Iron Maiden @ NIA, Birmingham – 31 July 2011
Rock legends and worldwide brand Iron Maiden are considered the most successful heavy metal band in history, having sold over 100 million records worldwide…
Live Reviews
Judas Priest @ Civic Hall, Wolverhampton – 21 July 2011
After storming the world for nearly 40 years, Judas Priest – one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time – may…
B.B. King @ O2 Apollo, Manchester – 25 June 2011
Since the 1950’s there has only been one King of the Blues, a man who has influenced the genre beyond measure. – Riley B. King,…
Rush @ LG Arena, Birmingham – 22 May 2011
Whilst there are many bands that can fill an arena, there are few who can combine wacky humour with seriously stunning musicianship to culminate…
Children Of Bodom @ O2 Academy, Birmingham – 8 April 2011
Finnish band Children of Bodom were formed in 1993 and consist of Alexi ‘Wildchild’ Laiho (vocals, lead guitar), Roope Latvala (rhythm guitar), Janne Wirman…
Black Label Society @ Colston Hall, Bristol – 23 February 2011
In the two decades since Ozzy Osbourne hired him away from his job at a New Jersey gas station to become his new guitarist,…
Black Country Communion @ Civic Hall, Wolverhampton – 29 December 2010
Black Country Communion are the critically acclaimed Anglo/American rock supergroup who are in Wolverhampton tonight for their first complete live performance. Black Country Communion consists of…
Manic Street Preachers @ O2 Academy, Birmingham – 12 December 2010
In September came the release of the Manic Street Preachers tenth studio album ‘Postcards From A Young Man’, which according to Nicky Wire is…
Reef @ Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton – 4 December 2010
Reef reformed earlier this year, and after a run of shows and some select festival appearances, the West Country’s favourite decided it was too…
Deftones @ O2 Academy, Birmingham – 20 November 2010
Hailing from Sacramento, California, Deftones formed in 1988 and have released six albums to date. ‘Adrenaline’ and ‘White Pony’ achieving platinum status, with ‘Around…
Feeder @ Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton – 25 October 2010
Brit-nominated Feeder have been a favourite band of mine since hearing their debut EP ‘Two Colours’ back in 1995. Since which they have received…
Bloodstock Festival 2010 Sunday – 15 August 2010
It’s midday, there’s glorious sunshine, and I’m in the middle of a field somewhere in Derbyshire. What more could I ask for? A German…