Black Star Riders/Michael Monroe/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons – Leeds 02 Academy – 19<sup>th</sup> February 2023

Black Star Riders/Michael Monroe/Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons – Leeds 02 Academy – 19th February 2023

I rarely venture out to academy size gigs these days, not for lack of wanting I hasten to add, it just seems most of the... Details
Then Comes Silence/Aux Animaux – Bristol, Zed Alley – 19<sup>th</sup> February 2023

Then Comes Silence/Aux Animaux – Bristol, Zed Alley – 19th February 2023

Following my recent enforced 3-month layoff from attending live shows I really wanted something special to usher in my 43rd year of going to see... Details
Trampolene – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 03.02.23

Trampolene – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 03.02.23

Playing downstairs in the oddly shaped room of Clwb Ifor Bach to a sold out audience is a tasty proposition. They've played to a sold... Details
The Gathering – Venue Cymru, Llandudno 27-28/01/23

The Gathering – Venue Cymru, Llandudno 27-28/01/23

Friday 27/01/23 It's been a long time coming but it's good to be back. Some fella used to sing that every night from a stage,... Details
The Cure, The Twilight Sad – Cardiff International Arena – 8/12/2022

The Cure, The Twilight Sad – Cardiff International Arena – 8/12/2022

Being truthful this isn’t a gig that I expected to be reviewing, but with a poorly Johnny Hayward asking me to step in what could... Details
Urban Voodoo Machine – The Bunkhouse, Swansea – Friday 2.12.22

Urban Voodoo Machine – The Bunkhouse, Swansea – Friday 2.12.22

With a healthy audience assembled for The Urban Voodoo Machine and their regular visit to Swansea sees the band was ably supported by local misfits... Details
The Black Skies – The Crescent, York – 1st December 2022

The Black Skies – The Crescent, York – 1st December 2022

You could be forgiven for not knowing the name The Black Skies, as they are brand new. Formed during lockdown by two old school buddies;... Details
Therapy? – Sin City, Swansea 20.11.22

Therapy? – Sin City, Swansea 20.11.22

After announcing that this tour was going to be a trip back in time for both venues they've not played in a while (Crooked Timber... Details
Soul Asylum / Everclear – The Fleece Bristol – 15.11.22

Soul Asylum / Everclear – The Fleece Bristol – 15.11.22

After being moved from The Marble Factory to the more compact and cozy confines of The Fleece this had all the makings of one of... Details
Saxon/Diamond Head – St David’s Hall, Cardiff 14.11.22

Saxon/Diamond Head – St David’s Hall, Cardiff 14.11.22

I’m pretty sure most of us…ahem…. more mature metal heads would never have thought that 40 years on from the latter days of the New... Details