Tag Archives: goth

Album review: BLACK VALLEY MOON – Songs From The Black Valley

Posted on March 9, 2022 by jason

Otitis Media Records [Release date 25.02.22] Black Valley Moon was formed in 2019 by guitarist Sam Williams (Down By Law) and started as an instrumental surf band, however, during the recent global pandemic they added vocalist Ray Vega. The band … Continue reading →

Album review: THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE – Fascination

Posted on February 17, 2022 by jason

Metropolis Records [Release date 18.02.22] Have you ever craved the thick tones of electric guitars over synths in a dark, electronic cocktail of gothic delightfulness? The Birthday Massacre might just be the thing you are missing. Unless of course, like … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: VISIONATICA, ARDOURS

Posted on August 21, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

VISIONATICA Enigma Fire (Frontiers) [Release date 12.07.19] You have to ask yourself, on occasions, where has originality gone? Visionatica, a[nother] female fronted symphonic metal band, this time, from Nuremberg, failed to make much of a global ‘splash’ with their 2016 … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE – The Shape Of Blues To Come

Posted on July 2, 2018 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 20.07.18] ‘The Shape Of Blues To Come’ is a conceptual titled album that pushes the blues envelope into unexpected directions The Apocalypse Blues Revue is a head-on collision between metal (Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola from Godsmack)and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DELAIN, Evergrey – O2 Ritz, Manchester, 12 November 2016

Posted on November 13, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

DELAIN - O2 Ritz, Manchester, 12 November 2016

In May 2013, David Randall chatted to Charlotte Wessels at the time of the release of their first mini-album for Napalm Records, ‘Interlude’. Their chat includes references to the early development of the band, the split from the Roadrunner label, … Continue reading →

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Album review: SINNERGOD – Sinnergod

Posted on July 27, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 09.09.16] www.sinnergod.com Described as “Goth Metallers” this is the Wigan/Manchester quintet’s sophomore album release. There’s a confidence at play, the more so when you realise it has been conceived and produced locally and by the band’s twin brothers … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS, JOANA SERRAT, JAMES McARTNEY, DIRTY ACTION

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jason

CALLING ALL ASTRONAUTS Anti-Social Network This is Calling All Astronauts’ second album and they have been around since 2012, consisting of David B (vocals/programming), J Browning (guitars) and Paul McCrudden (bass). Musically they cover goth, rock, electro and certainly have … Continue reading →

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News: PARADISE LOST, BULLETBOYS, GLENN HUGHES – Wednesday 13th May 2015

Posted on May 13, 2015 by jason

JOE SATRIANI releases his 15th solo studio album, ‘Shockwave Supernova’, on Friday 24th July. Joe also tours the UK in November with support from South African guitarist Dan Patlansky. (Ticket hotline: 0844 888 9991, Book online: ticketline.co.uk) Manchester o2 Apollo … Continue reading →

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Interview with LIV KRISTINE (Leaves’ Eyes) – 12 December 2013

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Yiannis

There are few people who I have thoroughly enjoyed talking to over the years in my capacity as a music journalist, and Liv Kristine, leading member of the Symphonic/Gothic Metal sextet Leave’s Eyes is certainly one of them. Hours prior … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: MICHAEL MONROE – Thekla, Bristol, 2 December 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by david.wilson

Michael Monroe’s illustrious career in the history of rock and roll started in 1980 when he was the flamboyant, fun and edgy vocalist of Hanoi Rocks. This new sounding glam punk band had a strong influence over many bands including … Continue reading →