That kilt wearing, Scottish blues-rock guitarist is back in Manchester…. and he isn’t taking any shit!
The Kris Barras Band and Jack J. Hutchinson at The Deaf Institute: Live Review
The Deaf Institute hosted a night of blues rock on steroids with both Jack J Hutchinson and The Kris Barras Band raising the roof…
Psycroptic & Aversions Crown @ Rebellion
Deathly Aussies team up to give Rebellion a pounding
River Becomes Ocean at the Eagle Inn: Live Review
From grungy tones to sweet melodies and then to high intensity alt-rock, on Sunday night the Eagle Inn in Salford had it all…
Interview with Stone Broken
Are West Midlands-based Stone Broken “the least rock ‘n’ roll band out there”? Anne Estella interviews the band to find out as they prepare for their upcoming UK tour…
DeeVer - You Need This: Album Review
Do DeeVer have what it takes when they call their debut album ‘You Need This’? Anne takes a listen to find out…
Metal 2 The Masses - Manchester Launch Party Review
Some of the best of the underground rock and metal scene is put on view at Rebellion at the launch of the Manchester leg of the Metal 2 The Masses competition…
Mastodon? Mastoclass!
Atlantan riff monsters unleash a set from Freddy Krueger’s nightmares in Leeds
Interview with One-Way Song
We feature an interview with Manchester-based One-Way Song who released their debut EP ‘Passionate Leave’ last year…
Interview With Nathan James - Inglorious
We talk to Inglorious frontman Nathan James about the new lineup, the latest record and treading the boards
Lonely The Brave at The Deaf Institute: Live Review
Lonely The Brave return to the stage with a new singer, are they still going to be able to cut it?
Interview With Angelo Tristan Of Collateral
Appealing to a new generation of rock fans, Collateral are making their mark with their debut EP ‘4 Shots’, we hit the damage control button as Anne interview’s Angelo Tristan…
Myrkur and Jo Quail at Gorilla: Live Review
A genius pairing of Jo Quail and Myrkur leaves a Manchester audience stunned…
End of Year Lists: Anthony Firmin's Picks
An end of year list from writer and photographer Anthony Firmin which unsurprisingly heavily features #postrock #postmetal and #postprog...
End of Year Lists: Anne Estellas Picks
Our writer Anne Estella has complied her lists for 2018? What do you think?
Telepathy: Interview
We sit down with Telepathy and discuss their love of a cheesy 80’s pop rock band amongst other things…
Manchester Punk Festival Announce Third Wave Of Bands For 2019
The annoucement includes eight bands from across the globe for the festival happening April 2019
In Coinversation With Monolord
The Swedes reflect on their return to Manchester in 2018, a year after headlining The Star And Garter in the wake of the Manchester Bombing. They also talk of their evolving sound and big up two rising bands you need to check out.
Preview of Stonedeaf Festival 2019
STONEDEAF FESTIVAL - a day of classic rock, old and new in Newark! A stellar lineup featuring: Glenn Hughes, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Inglorious, Wayward Sons, Geoff Tate, Diamond Head, The Amorettes, Massive and Samarkind.
Reef and Broken Witt Rebels at Academy 2: Live Review
Britpop destroyers Reef return to Manchester’s Academy to see if they can do the damage again and bring along Brummies Broken Witt Rebels for an explosive ride…