Tag Archives: Massive Wagons

Gig review: MASSIVE WAGONS – SWG3, Glasgow, 27 November 2024

Posted on December 1, 2024 by david.wilson

Wednesday nights are not renowned as party nights, but with Massive Wagons back in town a healthy crowd gathered in SWG3 to rock along with the band that always get the party started. With a full on night of thrash … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 27th November 2024, Adam Thistlethwaite, Andy's Mans Club, Bangin' On Your Stereo, Barry Mills, blues, Cam Cole, Earth to Grace, Florence Black, gig, Glasgow, live, Massive Wagons, One Man Band, review, rock, SWG3 | Leave a comment

Album review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Earth To Grace

Posted on November 12, 2024 by jason

Earache Records [Release date 08.11.24] Amazingly this is album number seven from Massive Wagons, and their fourth on Earache Records, with their last two albums both making the UK top 10 album chart. No pressure then lads! The pre-released songs/singles … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Earth to Grace, hard rock, Hundred Reasons, Massive Wagons, melodic, metal, punk, review, Wildhearts | Leave a comment

Gig review: FIREVOLT FESTIVAL- Whitebottom Farm, Stockport, 11-13 August 2023

Posted on August 25, 2023 by andynathan

Last year’s inaugural Firestorm festival defied the naysayers to be a roaring success. Indeed the combination of the friendly atmosphere, beautiful setting on a farm at the end of a country park and wall to wall music made it instantly … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Absolva, Ashen Reach, Atack, A’priori, Black Spiders, Cardinal Black, Collateral, Dare, festival, Firevolt, gig, Gin Annie, Hell's Addiction, Hollowstar, Jack J. Hutchinson, Kris Barras Band, Luna Marble, Mason Hill, Massive Wagons, New Wave of Classic Rock, Royal Republic, Scruffy Bear, Sons Of Liberty, THE ANSWER, The Golden Leaves, The Hot One Two, The Virginmarys, Thieves Of Liberty, Valhalla Awaits, Vega, When Rivers Meet, White Raven Down | Leave a comment

Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 10-12 June 2022

Posted on June 24, 2022 by andynathan

A year ago a special pilot event at Download pointed the way for live music to return: now in 2022 the UK’s biggest rock and metal festival was back in a recognisable format. It was the biggest sign yet that … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged AIRBOURNE, Dirty Honey, Donington, Download, festival, gig, Iron Maiden, Kiss, Kris Barras Band, Legacy of the Beast, Massive Wagons, metal, Monster Truck, Myles Kennedy, powerwolf, Shinedown, Tempt, The Darkness, Theory, Those Damn Crows, Tremonti, VOLBEAT, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Gig review: SOUNDBAY FESTIVAL – Patti Pavilion Swansea – 25th – 27th March 2022

Posted on April 11, 2022 by david.wilson

Finally, after what seemed like a rollercoaster ride, Soundbay went ahead. All be it with a slightly rearranged line up, a couple of bands pulling out at the last minute due to illness, the core of the line up remained … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged Anchor Lane, Baz Mills, Beth Blade, blues, Darren Griffiths Photography, Daxx and Roxanne, Florance Black, Howling Tides, live, Massive Wagons, Matti Alfonzetti, metal, Patti Pavilion, Ricky Warwick, rock, Scarlet Rebels, Soundbay Festival, Swansea, These Wicked Rivers, Valhalla Awaits, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE DARKNESS – 02 Academy, Bristol, Tuesday 7 December 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021 by jason

Never have I seen a queue so big so early at the 02 Academy in Bristol, particularly on a school night – and this had nothing to do with the time taken to show covid status and get in, which … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 02 Academy, Bristol, classic rock, gig, Massive Wagons, NWOCR, review, rock, The Darkness, Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE DARKNESS – Reading Hexagon, 26 November 2021

Posted on November 30, 2021 by andynathan

Never mind the hysteria that surrounded them in the early 2000’s, proof of how quickly time marches lies in the fact that it now a full ten years since the Darkness triumphantly reformed at Download. Since then they have surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Dan Hawkins, Frankie Poullain, gig, Justin Hawkins, Massive Wagons, Rufus Taylor, The Darkness | Leave a comment

Gig review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, 25 September 2021

Posted on September 27, 2021 by jason

This was only my second gig with zero restrictions in place, what a venue the Grand Central Hall is. I have not been before, I will definitely be back – the venue team were well organised and entry was easy, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 25 September 2021, Bastette, Chris Catalyst, classic rock, gig, Grand Central Hall, live music, Liverpool, Massive Wagons, NWOCR, review, rock, rock alt rock | Leave a comment

Gig review: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Showground, Newark – 28th August 2021

Posted on September 9, 2021 by david.wilson

“It was quite simply great for everyone – bands and fans alike - to be back in the groove doing what they love, and the set up was as a good festival should be…” Stonedead Festival was set up by genuine music fans who wanted to recapture some of the spirit of … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 28th August 2021, Absolva, Black Star Riders, Blaze Bayley, Cats In Space, Dead Mans Whisky, festival, Giraffe, Gun, HEAT, inflatable, Kris Barras, Krusher, Massive Wagons, metal, Myke Gray, Newark, rock, showground, Stonedead, Stonedeaf, Stop Stop Stop, Terrorvision, The Hot Damn, Uriah Heep, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Album review: VARIOUS – New Wave of Classic Rock Vol 1

Posted on July 12, 2021 by jason

RPM [Release date 23.07.21] New Wave of Classic Rock (NWOCR) will be a term familiar to many but for the uninitiated, the NWOCR Facebook group was set up in October 2017 to support and promote the many new bands who … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Bad Touch, Dust Coda, Elles Bailey, Massive Wagons, New Roses, New Wave of Classic Rock Vol 1, NWOCR, review, various artists | Leave a comment

News – BLACKMORE’S NIGHT, H.E.A.T., ORANGE GOBLIN (November 2020)

Posted on October 30, 2020 by jason

DORO - The Tivoli, Buckley, North Wales, 21 November 2015

Blackmore’s Night release a festive themed four song EP ‘Here We Come A-Caroling’ on December 4 via earMUSIC. The same label release the band’s new studio album ‘Nature’s Light’ next spring. Lizzy Borden releases ‘Best of Lizzy Borden, Vol. 2‘ … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, ALL POSTS, Band Entrees & Exits, Books, Festivals & Large Events, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, PledgeMusic/Kickstarter Campaigns, Pure Metal/News, Re-issues/special editions, RIP | Tagged Arthur Brown, Blackmore's Night, classic rock, Crashdiet, H.E.A.T., Massive Wagons, metal, news, Orange Goblin, prog rock, rock | Leave a comment

EP review: BOOTYARD BANDITS – The Very Best Of

Posted on April 8, 2020 by jason

Facebook [Release date 17.04.20] The Bootyard Bands may play country rock/Wild West music and give the impression they hail from the US, when in fact they are from Worcester UK. Touring wise they have supported the likes of Massive Wagons … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Single and EP reviews | Tagged album, Black Stone Cherry, Bootyard Bandits, country rock, EP, Massive Wagons, review, rock, very best of | Leave a comment

Gig review: HRH AWARDS 2019 – Great Yarmouth, 6 November 2019

Posted on November 8, 2019 by david.wilson

For 13 years HRH has seen some of the finest bands and singers in the rock world grace its stages. This will be the third time that the HRH Awards have been held prior to the main event with a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 6th November 2019, Chic, gig, Great Yarmouth, Hard Rock Hell, HRH, HRH Awards, Inglorious, Johnny Davies, Killcode, Liberty Lies, live, Massive Wagons, Mike Monroe, review, Spidervayne, The Quireboys, Toby Jepson, Twister, Wayward Sons | Leave a comment

Gig review: LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Status Quo – SSE Arena, Wembley, London, 29 June 2019

Posted on July 7, 2019 by andynathan

LYNYRD SKYNYRD- SSE Arena, Wembley, London- 29 June 2019

When I first became aware of Lynyrd Skynyrd sometime in the eighties, they were one legendary band who I was never going to see. Fortunately, a decade after the untimely 1977 plane crash, they reformed with Johnny Van Zant filling … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Francis Rossi, Gary Rossington, gig, Johnny Van Zant, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mark 'Sparky' Matejka, Massive Wagons, Peter Keys, Rickey Medlocke, southern rock, Status Quo | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE WILDHEARTS – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 4 May 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by david.wilson

In the spirit of those bastions of journalism The Sun and The Star I am going to start the review with a sensational headline ‘Wildhearts Mime On Stage Shocker!!’. Fake news I hear you cry, but no this really did … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 4th May 2019, Baz Mills, Caffiene Bomb, CJ Wildheart, Danny McCormack, Edinbugh, Full Nelson, gig, Ginger Wildheart, Liquid Rooms, live, Massive Wagons, Renaissance Men, review, rock, Status Quo, the Wildhearts, Towers Of London | Leave a comment

News: STEELHOUSE – Thunder and Thin Lizzy headline Welsh classic rock festival (26-28 July 2019)

Posted on April 24, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Thunder - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL - Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 23 July 2016

This preview of Steelhouse was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 5 May. It features tracks from Hollowstar, Those Damn Crows and Thin Lizzy. (14:49) Melodic hard rockers Thunder and Thin Lizzy top the two-day Welsh … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 26-28 July 2019, classic rock, Ebbw Vale, festival, Gun, hard rock, Living Colour, Massive Wagons, Steelhouse, The Temperance Movement, Thin Lizzy, Thunder, Uriah Heep, Wales | Leave a comment

Album review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Full Nelson

Posted on December 19, 2018 by david.wilson

Earache Records [Release date 10.08.18] Massive Wagons must be one of the hardest working bands in the UK. Over the last few years they have toured incessantly up and down the country and have gradually built a huge following which is … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Baz Mills, CD, Earache Records, Full Nelson, Massive Wagons, review, Rick Parfitt, rock, Slade, Status Quo, Under No Illusion | Leave a comment

News: Heavy rockers MASSIVE WAGONS, IRON MAIDEN and THOSE DAMN CROWS named in popular poll (December 2018)

Posted on December 17, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On 16 December, David Randall presented a two hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio reflecting the reviewer and popular choices for “Best of 2018″ Readers and listeners have had their say in the annual ‘Best of 2018′ popular … Continue reading →

Posted in NEWS, The Best of 2018 | Tagged album, best of 2018, breakthrough, December 2018, Full Nelson, Get Ready to ROCK!, heavy rock, Iron Maiden, live, Massive Wagons, popular poll, Those Damn Crows | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE DEAD DAISIES – O2 Islington Academy, 19 November 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Davoski

I’ve come to love the Massive Wagons only relatively recently. This year’s excellent and decent-selling album ‘Full Nelson’ seemed to move the band into different territory. This awakening finally cemented in my dulling brain that Massive Wagons and Monster Truck … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged David Lowy, Deen Castronovo, Doug Aldrich, Full Nelson, gig, John Corabi. Burn It Down, live, Marco Mendoza, Massive Wagons, O2 Islington Academy, review, The Dead Daisies | Leave a comment

Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 3 – 29 July 2018

Posted on August 6, 2018 by david.wilson

Black Star Riders - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 3 - 29 July 2018

There was a tentative start to Sunday as the dreadful weather continued with what can only be described as monsoon rains decided to throw in some 40mph gusts for good measure. The organisers opened the arena early so those in … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 29 July 2018, Barry Mills, Black Star Riders, day 3, Ebbw Vale, gig, Ginger Wildheart, Mason Hill, Massive Wagons, metal, review, Ricky Warwick, rock, South Wales, Steelhouse Festival, The Dead Dasies, The Dust Coda, The Quireboys, the Wildhearts, Thin Lizzy, Those Damn Crows | Leave a comment

Gig review: SOS FESTIVAL, Manchester, 15-17 July 2016

Posted on July 22, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Absolva - SOS FESTIVAL, Manchester, 15-17 July 2016

With suitable tunes on the car stereo we headed over to Prestwich, Manchester for the Rocksector Records annual get-together, ‘SOS Festival’. Now in its ninth year it has a new home and has moved out of the now demolished Civic … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 15-17 July 2016, Absolva, acoustic, Attica Rage, Beyond Salvation, Bigfoot, Diggeth, Knock Out Kaine, Longfield Suite, Manchester, Massive Wagons, metal, rock, SOS Festival, The Idol Dead | Leave a comment

Gig review: GINGER WILDHEART – Stereo, Glasgow, 15 July 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by david.wilson

There can’t be many roads in the UK that Ginger Wildheart doesn’t know like the back of his hand. He appears to be constantly on tour either solo, with The Wildhearts or on one of his many side projects. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 15 July 2016, Baz Mills, Conny Bloom, gig, Ginger Wildheart, Glasgow, live, Massive Wagons, review, Ryan Hamilton and The Traitors, Silver Ginger 5, Stereo, the Wildhearts | Leave a comment

Gig review: TRUCKER DIABLO, SCREAMING EAGLES, MASSIVE WAGONS – O2 ABC, Glasgow, 16 April 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by david.wilson

Tonight’s gig was a showcase for the musical talent on the roster of Off Yer Rocka Records, the label of the HRH franchise and home of some of the finest up and coming bands in the UK. The bands were … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 02 ABC, 16th April 2016, AC/DC, Drink Beer Destroy, gig, Glasgow, Hard Rock Hell, live, Massive Wagons, metal, Metallica, Off Yer Rocka, rock, Screaming Eagles, Trucker Diablo | Leave a comment

Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 1 – Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 25 July 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 1 - Ebbw Vale, S.Wales, 25 July 2015

Steelhouse is celebrating its fifth anniversary and I am proud to say I was there at the inaugral event on a cold and rainy windswept mountain … not a lot has changed weatherwise since then. In fairness to the Steelhouse … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 25 July 2015, Day 1, Ebbw Vale, gig, Massive Wagons, Nazareth, review, rock, South Wales, Steelhouse Festival, The Treatment, Trucker Diablo, UFO, Y&T | Leave a comment

Album review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Fight The System

Posted on August 27, 2014 by david.wilson

Off Yer Rocka [Release date – out now] Fight The System is the debut album by Massive Wagons, a band who have, through hard work and relentless gigging, built up a healthy following and a great live … Continue reading →