Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS

MARDUK Gig Review

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Yiannis

MARDUK Gig Review Support Acts: Immolation /De Profundis/ Heaving Earth/Forsaken World & Sinate London Underworld, Saturday the 29th of September 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Fabiola Santini   These past few weeks have been relentless for me … Continue reading →

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DOWN, WARBEAST gig review

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jason

Down. Warbeast, and Mount Carmel Got My Crippled Ass Rocking! Camaraderie. That’s one of the things that have drawn me to live hard rock and metal shows over the years. Until the last couple years, and sporadic shows during those … Continue reading →

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FLYING COLORS Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Friday 21st September 2012

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jason

A very decent turn out and a fair few of the audience were Beardfish fans who had a 45 minute support slot. They were touring in support of their new album ‘The Void’, which sees the band take a more … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FIREWIND/LEAVES’ EYES, Manchester Moho Live,14 September 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Leaves

“Leaves’ Eyes leave the uninitiated listener wanting to investigate more and this should happen with greater regularity during this European tour, and songs like ‘My Destiny’, ‘Elegy’ and ‘Take The Devil In Me’ instantly engage an unknowing audience.” Read more… … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WEYFEST 1-2 September 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Weyfest, 1-2 September 2012

Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Nr.Farnham, Surrey 1-2 September 2012 The last of the big summer festivals, with headliners ASIA and 10cc, together with Martin Barre, Anna Phoebe and Karnataka amongst others. Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARILLION, Manchester Academy 10 September 2012

Posted on September 12, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Marillion, photo by Steve Goudie

MARILLION, Manchester Academy, 10 September 2012 “Hogarth’s vocals were as raw and visceral as Rothery’s uncharacteristically incendiary riffs” Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOLFEST – Cumbria, 24-26 August 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
The Waterboys, Solfest

SOLFEST, Cumbria 24-26 August Three days of brisk Cumbrian air and artists including KT Tunstall, The Waterboys and Big Country Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH & GUESTS – 31 August 2012

Posted on September 10, 2012 by GRTR! HQ
Marin Turner

MARTIN TURNER’S WISHBONE ASH AND GUESTS Liscombe House, Nr. Leighton Buzzard, Bucks 31 August 2012 An unexpected reunion with Ted Turner, Steve Upton and Laurie Wisefield. Read more… Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SAXON – London Koko, 20 December 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Yiannis

Saxon is one of those bands that I have seen more times than I can count, but I have never lacked the motivation to attend any of their shows. What was it that made their performance at the London Koko … Continue reading →

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