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Tag Archives: Christopher Bowes
Gig review: ALESTORM – Barrowlands, Glasgow, 5 December 2021
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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Tagged 5th December 2021, Alestorm, Angus McFife, Barrowlands, Bootyard Bandits, Captain Yarrface, Christopher Bowes, Drink, gig, Glasgow, GLORYHAMMER, Hoots, live, Luke Philp, Mate Bodar, metal, Mexico, pirate metal, power metal, rock
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Album review: ALESTORM – Curse Of The Crystal Coconut
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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Tagged album, Alestorm, CD, Christopher Bowes, Curse Of The Crystal Coconut, Fannybaws, Glasgow, Mate Bodor, metal, Perthshire, pirate metal, review, rock, Scotland, Sunset On A Golden Age, Tortuga, Wooden Leg
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Alestorm, Christopher Bowes, folk metal, metal, Napalm Records, No Grave But The Sea, pirate metal, review, rock
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Album review: GLORYHAMMER – SPACE 1992: Rise Of The Chaos Wizards
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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Tagged Aberdeen, album, Alestorm, Anstruther, CD, Christopher Bowes, Crail, Dragonforce, Dundee, East Neuk Of Fife, Edguy, GLORYHAMMER, Helloween, Paul Templing, power metal, review, rock, Space 1992 - Rise Of The Chaos Wizard, Tales from the Kingdom of Fife, Thomas Winkler
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Gig review: 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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Tagged 19 October 2014, Alestorm, Captain Greggaarrr, chip tunes, Christopher Bowes, Dani Evans, gig, Glasgow, Lagerstein, live, pirate metal, Piratefest, Rainbowdragoneyes, Red Rum, rock, Sunset On The Golden Age, The Arches, The Hobbit, The Immobilizer
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Album review: 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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Tagged album, Alestorm, Christopher Bowes, Dani Evans, metal, Napalm Records, pirate metal, review, rock, Sunset On The Golden Age
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Gig Review: GLORYHAMMER – Classic Grand, Glasgow – 26th September 2013
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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Tagged 26th September 2013, Alestorm, Angus McFife, Christopher Bowes, Classic Grand, Darkest Era, Dendera, Dundee, gig, Glasgow, GLORYHAMMER, live, review, The Kingdom Of Fife
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Album review: GLORYHAMMER – Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife
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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Tagged album, Alestorm, Christopher Bowes, GLORYHAMMER, power metal, review, Tales from the Kingdom of Fife
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