Tag Archives: Christopher Bowes

Gig review: ALESTORM – Barrowlands, Glasgow, 5 December 2021

Posted on December 14, 2021 by david.wilson
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For those who are unfamiliar with Glasgow, the Barrowlands Ballroom shares its name with Barra’s market which takes up a lot of the surrounding area. The Barra’s market used to be a huge affair which attracted people from all over Scotland looking … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALESTORM – Curse Of The Crystal Coconut

Posted on May 28, 2020 by david.wilson

Napalm Records [Release date 29.05.20] The Perthshire pirates are back with more tales of the high seas told in their own special way, forget sea shanties we want metal! As per usual the album won’t be to all tastes, its … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALESTORM – No Grave But The Sea

Posted on June 12, 2017 by jason
ALESTORM - No Grave But The Sea

Napalm Records [Release date 26.05.17] Pirate metal heroes Alestorm are back to wreck havoc! If you have not heard the folk metal shenanigans of Alestorm you really are missing out. They weave many a piratical and sea faring tale, taking … Continue reading →

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Album review: GLORYHAMMER – SPACE 1992: Rise Of The Chaos Wizards

Posted on September 13, 2015 by david.wilson

        Napalm Records [release date 25.09.15 ] Angus McFife and his merry band are back in another tale of daring do. This time taking on the galactic hordes in the defence of the mighty galaxy of Fife … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALESTORM – The Arches, Glasgow, 19 October 2014

Posted on October 22, 2014 by david.wilson
ALESTORM – The Arches, Glasgow, 19 October 2014

There was many a bemused look from passers-by as a motley crew of cut-throats and blaggards gathered outside The Arches in anticipation of a night of piratical fun. In fact the last time a group of pirates this size was … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALESTORM – Sunset On The Golden Age

Posted on July 23, 2014 by david.wilson
Alestorm - Sunset On The Golden Age

Napalm Records [Release date – 04.08.14] A new Alestorm album is always a highly anticipated event with those hungry for more piratical nonsense on the high seas and with ‘Sunset On The Golden Age’ the band don’t disappoint. Anyone familiar … 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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Album review: GLORYHAMMER – Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jason
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Napalm Records This is a new project from Christopher Bowes, who can normally be seen in pirate metal band Alestorm. He has recruited vocalist Thomas Winkler (Emerald) to give those classic high pitched power metal vocals. The story is set … Continue reading →

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