Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS

Gig review: DANA FUCHS – The Borderline, London, 8 October 2013

Posted on October 10, 2013 by petefeenstra

If the ‘Bliss Avenue’ CD was an interesting introduction to New York’s hard hitting vocalist and songwriter Dana Fuchs, her live show quickly revealed all her qualities. As she made clear at the outset, her songs deal with ‘the dirty … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JONNY LANG – The Borderline, London, 3 October 2013

Posted on October 10, 2013 by petefeenstra

Jonny Lang’s overdue return to London was a qualified success. At his best, as on the spiritual ‘That Great Day’, his mastery of the material showed a maturity that makes him a totally convincing while boy soul singer. His sense … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, The Graveltones – Academy 2, Leicester, 30 September 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

There was a buzz of excitement and expectation coming into tonight’s gig for a few reasons, The Temperance Movement are riding on a high after release of their same titled debut album, The Graveltones have just launched their debut album … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: BLACK SPIDERS – The Cathouse, Glasgow, 6 October 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by david.wilson

I have had a Black Spiders baseball shirt for about a year and a half now and it is the only band shirt I have ever owned which has had people both at gigs and in the street stopping me … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FINNTROLL – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 1 October 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by david.wilson

On a wet Tuesday night what better way to pass the evening than in the company of three top Viking metal bands? I wasn’t sure how big a crowd would venture out on a school night for an evening of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 28 September 2013

Posted on October 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

Royal Southern Brotherhood may be considered the latest super group on the circuit, but the label appeared irrelevant to a line-up that celebrated its wealth of talent with a breathtaking two hour set. RSB is the considerable sum of its … Continue reading →

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Gig review: POWERWOLF, ASHES OF ARES – The Underworld, London, 27 September 2013

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Yiannis

Friday the 27th of September was a day that I had been looking forward to with feverish antiscipation, the way I would have done when I was in my teens. Why? Well, Matt Barlow and his Power Metal troupe Ashes … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO – Jazz Cafe, London, 29 September 2013

Posted on October 1, 2013 by petefeenstra

This always promised to be a curious night, but if some of the audience were taking a leap of faith they were amply rewarded by a band who clearly relished a challenge as much a sharing their enjoyment with their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: POWER WOLF London Underworld Friday 27th September 2013

Posted on September 30, 2013 by jason

To the Underworld and another night when they cram four bands into a tight time frame. I wish they would stop this, yes its great to give bands some exposure but it means fewer songs for the headliner. Majesty were … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: GLORYHAMMER – Classic Grand, Glasgow – 26th September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by david.wilson

It may have seemed like an ordinary Thursday night in Glasgow but something glorious was stirring in the heart of the city. The faithful flocked from all corners of Glasgow and beyond, wizards, warlocks, knights and warriors, all with swords … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PRETTY MAIDS – Camden Underworld, 22 September 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by andynathan

One of the most enduring bands from the European metal scene, Danish outfit Pretty Maids, have not played these shores since 1985 amazingly enough, other than an appearance at Firefest. In the circumstances it was disappointing that even the Underworld … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KIP WINGER- The Borderline, London, 21 September 2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by andynathan

The overused media format ‘an evening with’ was for once an appropriate one to describe Kip Winger’s solo show with a difference, from the moment he came on stage with a routine more suited to stand up comedy before strapping … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: Y&T – ABC,Glasgow,19 September 2013

Posted on September 21, 2013 by david.wilson

I have had a few rants in the past regarding gigs starting unexpectedly early due to venue curfews but tonight was the worst yet. Arriving at the ABC at 7.30pm I was greeted by the sight of the stage crew … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – Oran Mor,Glasgow,18 September 2013

Posted on September 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Every so often a band appears, seemingly from nowhere, who the press and media embrace. They appear in all the magazines, are played endlessly on the radio, and have grown men foaming at the mouth whilst waxing lyrical about the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE GRAVELTONES – Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes,London,17 September 2013

Posted on September 20, 2013 by petefeenstra

Blink and you’ll miss them. The explosive Graveltones came, saw and conquered with a frenzied, hi-octane, riff driven wall of sound and the kind of visceral intensity not seen since the raw doorstep blues of Hound Dog Taylor. The band … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: NILE, EX DEO – The Garage, London, 10 September 2013

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Yiannis

I love autumn, especially when it follows a particularly hot summer: the air is once again fresh (as much as this is possible in London!), friends are back from holiday and, most importantly, it’s possible to attend an intimate Death … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CROPREDY, 8-10 August 2013

Posted on September 8, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

34 years ago, an English electric folk band played what was intended to be there final show in a field in Cropredy village, Oxfordshire. However, as the saying goes, ‘best laid plans’, a reunion tour was announced shortly after and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL, 1-4 August 2013

Posted on September 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Haggis Farm Polo Club, Cambridgeshire Back in 2004 the first Rockingbeerfest three day festival took place under the blackened skies and torrential rain, quite contrastingly here we are today celebrating the 10th anniversary in 31degree bright sunshine. Under the leadership … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE BLACKOUT – The Fleece, Bristol, 22 August 2013

Posted on September 2, 2013 by david.wilson

Since touring with the Lost Prophets and winning Kerrang’s Best British Newcomer award in their early days, The Blackout have come a long way, recently releasing their fourth album ‘Start The Party’. On the eve of playing the main stage … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE VAI – O2 Academy, Glasgow, 31 August 2013

Posted on September 1, 2013 by david.wilson

This was the first time in a long time that I had ventured out to catch Steve Vai on stage. In fact the last time I saw him live he still had Devin Townsend up front and was confusing the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOLFEST, Cumbria, 23-25 August 2013

Posted on September 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Solfest is a small festival with a big heart. It’s a celebration of music and community. Solfest feels like an enormous family reunion and perhaps even more so this year as it was Solfests 10th Anniversary. To celebrate the occasion … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE – The Borderline, London, 23 August 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by jason

Deadly Circus Fire take their moniker from the Hartford circus fire of Connecticut in 1944, one of the worst fire disasters in US history. Many burned to death while others, overcome by hysteria, were reported to have run round in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HAWKWIND, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 24 August 2013

Posted on August 25, 2013 by jason

A very full and enthusiastic crowd tonight, possibly larger than usual as the band are playing the whole of their classic ‘Warrior On The Edge Of Time’ album, in sequence and recently re-issued on Cherry Red Records. I have seen … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOS Festival, Manchester, 20-21 July 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Now in it’s sixth year, SOS festival is a chance for Rocksector Records to showcase it’s impressive repertoire of rock and metal acts alongside other established and emerging artists. Tucked in a pocket of Radcliffe, within ten miles of the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LAST IN LINE – Islington Academy, 1 August 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jason

LAST IN LINE + SWEET SAVAGE + DENDERA A two thirds full Islington Academy to see the surviving members of the classic Dio line-up from the early/mid-80’s, no mean feat as August is never a great month for gigs outside … Continue reading →