Brave Rival

Paul Monkhouse / The Best Of Heavy Metal In 2025

News
Paul Monkhouse: It's been quite a year for rock and Metal, with some monumental events and some smaller ones that all managed to shake the industry up.

Brave Rival And Star Circus Bring Rock Euphoria To Norwich

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: The Brickmakers, Norwich, is full ready to embrace the euphoria caused by two of the finest rising bands in the country, Brave Rival and Star Circus

Brave Rival – 5 To 4 Shows A Leaner, Meaner And Hungrier Outfit Than Ever Before

Metal Reviews
Album Review: 5 to 4 is not just the next stage for Brave Rival. It is a crystal clear declaration that they are here to stay and aiming for the big leagues.

FM / The Brotherhood Bring Hooks & Smiles Aplenty To O2 Academy Islington

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: FM. An electric night at O2 Academy Islington as the Brotherhood tour delivers soaring vocals and melodic rock brilliance for all ages. Plus Brave Rival.

Both Fight And Flight As Brave Rival Soar In Newcastle

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Brave Rival deliver electrifying night at The Cluny, Newcastle, showcasing latest album Fight Or Flight and proving they're a must-see live act. Words: Ian Sutherland Photography: Michael Burgess @braverivalband @theclunynewcastle

Brave Rival / The planets have aligned, standby for lift off

Metal Reviews
Brave Rival - A captivating second album Fight Or Flight, blending soulful harmonies, intricate guitar work, and emotional depth into a must-hear release. Words: @sophzrocks @braverivalband

Brave Rival / A Stunning Performance At Dingwalls

Gig Reviews
Gig Review: Brave Rival - Electrifying performance at Dingwall, Camden. Powerful blues rock and unforgettable songs make them one of the UK's best bands. Words: @pmonkhouse1 Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @braverivalband

Brave Rival / Sophomore Album Promises To Be An Absolute Killer

News
Brave Rival - Second album, Fight Or Flight, to release 16 August 2024 after crowdfunding success within 48 hours. Album launch show at Dingwalls on 12 Sept. @braverivalband Photo: Rob Blackham

NWOCR / Day One Opening Trinity Sets The Bar High

Gig Reviews
The electrifying performances of Brave Rival, Gallows Circus and White Raven Down at NWOCR Livefest 2023. A rock-filled day of bluesy riffs and captivating vocals.Words: @sophzrocks Photo: @jason_samuels_photography71 @nwocrlivefest @kkssteelmill @braverivalband @gallowscircus @white_raven_down

Maid Of Stone / Brave Rival Building Into A Tantalising Prospect

Gig Reviews
The irresistible rockers Brave Rival and their dynamic performance at Maid Of Stone, with hook-laden songs, album number two is a mouth-watering prospect.Photo: @robert_sutton_photography @maidofstonefestival @pmnkhouse1 #AdrianStonley @braverivalband

Brave Rival / The Giffard Arms enjoys an almost spiritual experience

Gig Reviews
Brave Rival - The Soul Revival - Sunjay. The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton – 11 February 2023. To say Brave Rival left you with a warm glow is doing them a major disservice. Photo: @inglisnomad @braverivalband @the_official_giffard_arms

Album Of The Week / Brave Rival creates a thrilling life-changing debut

Metal Reviews
Brave Rival – Life's Machine album review. Release Date 6 May 2022.Every band dreams of writing and releasing the perfect debut. Very few achieve that, but Brave Rival have, and then some. Photo: Rob Blackham. @braverivalband @pmonkhouse1

Brave Rival / South coast soul, building on a rising reputation

Interviews
MTTV Metaltalk Interview - Brave Rival.Portsmouth rockers Brave Rival have a lot to smile about. Guilty Love, the new single, and Life's Machine album ready for May and UK Blues Award Nomination.@braverivalband @pmonkhouse1

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