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Undeath & Horrendous Lead Think Tank Death Metal Midweek Mayhem

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Gig Review: Undeath and Horrendous brought brutal energy to Think Tank Newcastle, with Plague Rider and Inhuman Suffering on a stacked Death Metal midweek show.

Kerry King And Fear Factory Bring Heat, Power And Energy To Bristol

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Gig review: Thrash legend Kerry King and Fear Factory light up Bristol with Slayer hits, From Hell I Rise intensity, and 30 years of Demanufacture power.

The Smashing Pumpkins / Hard Rock Royalty Thrills At Gunnersbury Park

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On a golden August afternoon in Gunnersbury Park, The Smashing Pumpkins returned to London with a thunderous, genre-blending set that proved their hard rock legacy is as alive as ever.

Goo Goo Dolls And The Scorching Summer Anthem Tour In Toronto

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Gig review: Goo Goo Dolls light up Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on the Summer Anthem Tour 2025 with Dashboard Confessional. Pure rock magic in the summer heat.

The Darkness / A Titanic Knees Up In Belfast’s Custom House Square

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Gig Review: The Darkness deliver a Titanic knees up in Belfast’s Custom House Square. The work ethic of The Darkness remains the same. They just live to play.The Darkness are still the best fun you can have with your clothes on, or off. Whatever you fancy.

Castell Roc Hosts When Rivers Meet, Toby Lee And Xander And The Peace Pirates

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Gigi Review - When Rivers Meet - Toby Lee - Xander And The Peace Pirates - Castell Roc - 10 August 2025. An unforgettable night of blues rock at Chepstow Castle

Hawkwind / An Evening With The Pioneers Of Space Rock

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Gig Review: Hawkwind / An Evening With The Pioneers Of Space Rock live at Chepstow Castle – A sold-out night of lasers, legacy, and timeless energy proves this band can still deliver with astonishing consistency.

Wednesday 13 Brings The Ghoulish Fun To Chalk In Brighton

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Gig Review: A wild night with Wednesday 13 live at Chalk, Brighton! On July 30th, horror-punk, crowd-pleasers, and schlock theatrics thrilled fans.

Metal Mayhem In Dublin: Andry And Spirit War Tear Up The Button Factory

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It was a night of unfiltered metal chaos at The Button Factory as French trio Spirit War and Greek powerhouse Andry brought theatrical spectacle and sonic firepower to Dublin. From devil horns and LED gloves to blistering riffs and powerhouse vocals, both acts commanded the stage with relentless energy, leaving the crowd breathless and buzzing for more.

Yngwie Malmsteen / A Shredded Treat For A Guitar Hungry Dublin

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After a 20-year absence, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen returned to Dublin and lit up The Button Factory with a jaw-dropping display of shred mastery, showmanship, and neoclassical firepower. From Rising Force to Hendrix tributes, this was a night of fretboard fireworks not soon forgotten.

Little Feat Live At Indigo At The O2: A Legendary Band Still At Their Best

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Little Feat live at Indigo at The O2 was a night to remember, blending timeless classics with fresh tracks from their new album Strike Up the Band. The legendary band proved their groove is as strong as ever, delivering an unforgettable performance that had the crowd on their feet.

Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts Stir Souls at BST Hyde Park 2025

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Even after decades on the road, Neil Young remains an electrifying force. At BST Hyde Park 2025, joined by The Chrome Hearts, he delivered a raw, emotional, and career-spanning set that united generations. From acoustic intimacy to electric fury, Young reminded us all why his music still matters—and why crowds still gather in awe.

Bobbie Dazzle Shines And Vixen Roar – Indigo At The O2 With Lita Ford

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Gig review: Bobbie Dazzle brings glam rock energy and Vixen deliver classic hits joining Lita Ford at Indigo At The O2 in a night of pure hard rock electricity.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive Roll Out All The Hits In Bloomington

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Bachman-Turner Overdrive delivered a powerful night of classic rock in Bloomington, IL, rolling out hit after hit in a high-energy set led by rock legend Randy Bachman. With nods to his iconic work with both BTO and The Guess Who, the show was a nostalgic and electric celebration of a six-decade music legacy.

Lita Ford / Indigo At The O2 – A Hard Rock Queen Still Dominating The Stage

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From Runaways fame to solo stardom, Lita Ford proved she's still a force of nature at Indigo at The O2. Blazing through classics like Cherry Bomb and Close My Eyes Forever, her fiery performance, surprise collaborations, and raw stage presence reminded everyone why she's a rock icon.

Wolfsbane Make A Howling Mad Return To KK’s Steel Mill

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Gig Review: Wolfsbane tear up KK’s Steel Mill with a howling mad return packed with blazing riffs, raw energy, and pure Heavy Metal chaos.

Creed / Summer Of ’99 Tour Hits Hartford With Daughtry & Mammoth

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Gig Review: Creed’s Summer of '99 Tour rocked Hartford’s Xfinity Theater with powerful sets by Daughtry and Mammoth, honouring Ozzy Osbourne on an unforgettable night.

Ugly Kid Joe / Comforting Hard Rock For The Grieving Music World

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Ugly Kid Joe put on a gig crammed with classics and crowd-pleasers at The Fleece, Bristol, and threw a real rock party paying homage to the late Ozzy Osbourne.
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