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Gig review: LEPROUS – London, The Underworld, 9 November 2013‏

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Blindead Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Emily Dgebuadze Two weeks or so ago I was contacted by Inside Out’s London PR rep about reviewing the upcoming London show of Norwegian Progressive Metal band Leprous. Up until … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: CHRIS REA – Bluesfest, Royal Albert Hall, 31 October 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by jason

For my money, Chris Rea is a legend. So this won’t be the most objective review I’ve ever penned. I was a fan of his sometimes off-beat pop/soft rock gems of the ‘80’s like ‘Stainsby Girls’, ‘On The Beach’ and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WALTER TROUT – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by petefeenstra

Walter Trout’s most durable qualities are his intense guitar playing and his ever ready sense of humour. Both were in evidence at a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire as he overcame his daunting health problems in front of his biggest London … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: VISTA CHINO – Bristol O2 Academy, 1 November 2013

Posted on November 9, 2013 by david.wilson
Vista Chino, Bristol Academy, 1 November 2013

Everyone who has loved metal and hard rock since the 90’s has heard of the mighty Kyuss. With the exception of the bass player the original line up are now reincarnated as Vista Chino. With a pounding new album, ‘Peace’, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARILLION – Manchester Academy, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Marillion - Manchester Academy, 8 November 2013

In September 2012 Marillion brought their Sounds That Can’t Be Made tour to the Academy on a dismal Manchester evening.  Some things don’t change and the weather was equally inclement as they chose to open a short pre-Christmas ‘Sounds Live … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PARADISE LOST, Lacuna Coil, Katatonia – London, The Roundhouse, 3 November 2013

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Yiannis

My introduction to the chromatic world of Death Metal took place exactly twenty three years ago and one of the albums responsible for my immediate conversion was Paradise Lost’s debut “Lost Paradise”. It was not at all surprising, then, that … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE ANSWER/Tracer – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, 18 October 2013

Posted on November 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
The Answer

Tonight’s gig started with confusion with a late venue change meaning there were a large number of rock fans wandering around Wolverhampton trying to find the Slade Rooms But the evening ended with a definite feeling that The Answer now … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: SKID ROW – The Garage, Glasgow, 28 October 2013

Posted on October 30, 2013 by david.wilson

For those of you old enough to remember the 80’s I am sure that you would agree that the decade saw some great moments in rock and metal. The 90’s however were to my mind less productive and a bit … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FIREFEST X, Nottingham Rock City, 18-20 October 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Firefest X

Firefest’s status as almost a world convention for melodic hard rock seems to grow with each passing year. This year’s Festival was virtually sold out months in advance, reflecting the strongest line up to date and a festival that has … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMEL – RNCM, Manchester, 21 October 2013

Posted on October 22, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Camel - Manchester, 21 October 2013

The original credits on the 1975 album ‘The Snow Goose’ say it all really: Doug Ferguson: bass and duffle coat.  But it was actually Camel who made the afghan coat de rigeur in the seventies, never quite shaking off their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, Trillium – London Jazz Cafe, 19 October 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Yiannis

Fifteen years ago, at the now demolished Rodon Club in Athens and in the good company of another two thousand fans of atmospheric/progressive metal, the author of this review enjoyed one of the most artistically satisfying and emotionally charged performances … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: VOLBEAT – Manchester Academy, 18 October 2013

Posted on October 20, 2013 by david.wilson

The last time Volbeat graced our shores for a UK tour was a couple of years ago. Back then the guys were only starting to stir up some interest around the country and were playing shows to around a thousand … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALTER BRIDGE, SHINEDOWN, HALESTORM – Wembley Arena, 18 October 2013

Posted on October 19, 2013 by jason
Alter Bridge, Glasgow, 21 October 2013

Alter Bridge were back headlining Wembley Arena for the second time in as many years with Shinedown and Halestorm in support. The arena looked close to a sell out and with the seating removed in the arena area there were … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: QUEENSRYCHE – Islington Academy, 12 October 2013

Posted on October 14, 2013 by jason

Queensryche are the benchmark against which any progressive metal band must measure themselves. But they’ve had troubled times. Recent albums have sold poorly and last year, front man Geoff Tate was unceremoniously dumped after a back stage bust up. Tate … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STATE OF EDEN – The Jubilee, Sunbury, 12 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by jason

State Of Eden played their second gig and their first in a public venue, the cosy Jubilee pub. Only downside is the pub’s layout meant you can only see half of the band in certain areas due a wall blocking … Continue reading →

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Gig review: QUIREBOYS – The Garage, Glasgow, 11 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by david.wilson

The Quireboys’ annual autumnal visit to The Garage in Glasgow has has now become a firm favourite of my wife and I. There is always a great atmosphere at the gig and a special bond between band and audience that … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – Manchester O2 Apollo, 12 October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Deep Purple - Manchester O2 Apollo, 12 October 2013

He may have disappeared once too often behind the drum riser to what appeared to be a ‘recreation’ area – no doubt with full access to ‘Strictly’ – but Ian Gillan is not quite ready to join the pipe and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROMEO’S DAUGHTER, Camden Underworld, 4 October 2013

Posted on October 11, 2013 by andynathan

After some rare wider exposure playing Fairport’s Cropredy Convention in the summer, Romeo’s Daughter,  were back playing to their loyal fanbase with this Friday night Underworld show. Indeed it was a double bill of arguably the two best female fronted … 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
The Temperance Movement

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: 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: 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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