Album Reviews
Album Review: Kamelot – The Awakening
Album Review: Kamelot – The Awakening Reviewed by Dan Barnes I would never claim to be any sort of aficionado of the Power Metal arts […]
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Album Review: Hanoi Rocks – Oriental Beat (40th Anniversary)
Album Review: Hanoi Rocks – Oriental Beat (40th Anniversary) Reviewed by Dan Barnes Dubbed by some as the “re(al) mix” and by vocalist, Michael Monroe, […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: Author & Punisher – Manchester
Live Review: Author & Punisher – Deaf Institute, Manchester 21st February 2023 Support: Zetra, Tayne Words: Dan Barnes Photos: Jacob Schwar (London) The Victorian splendour […]
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Live Review: Black Star Riders – Manchester
Live Review: Black Star Riders – O2 Ritz, Manchester 17th February 2023 Support: Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons, Michael Monroe Words: Dan Barnes Photos: […]
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Album Review: Death Pill – Death Pill
Album Review: Death Pill – Death Pill Reviewed by Dan Barnes Label mates of Shooting Daggers, whose Athames disc released last May, Death Pill is […]
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Album Review: Various Artists – Suburban Annihilation
Album Review: Various Artists – Suburban Annihilation: The Californian Hardcore Explosion – From the City to the Beach 1978 – 1983. Reviewed by Dan Barnes […]
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Album Review: Venomous Concept – The Good Ship Lollipop
Album Review: Venomous Concept – The Good Ship Lollipop Reviewed by Dan Barnes Yep, you’re reading that right – Venomous Concept have put out another […]
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Live Review: Revocation – Manchester
Live Review: Revocation – Rebellion, Manchester 13th February 2023 Support: Creeping Death, Alluvia, Goatwhore Words: Dan Barnes Photos: Damian John (Birmingham) The second of the […]
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EP Review: Real Friends – There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late
EP Review: Real Friends – There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late Reviewed by Dan Barnes Although having not released a full-length record since 2018’s Composure, […]
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Album Review: Grade 2 – Grade 2
Album Review: Grade 2 – Grade 2 Reviewed by Dan Barnes Being cited by Vive Le Rock magazine as one of 2023’s Punk Bands to […]