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Evergrey
This was Evergrey’s forty-second show of the tour, and the band were firing on all cylinders. If you’re a fan of any type of Metal, and
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 26, 20244 min read
Dare
Apologies to Blackballed, as I remained in the pub next door until 8.45 pm, although those I spoke to really enjoyed their set, as I did the
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 25, 20244 min read
Gun
It seemed crazy only opening the doors to the venue at 7.30 pm when the first band hit the stage at 7.45 pm;
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Midnite City
Midnite City have treated their fans (the Midnite Army) for several years with an end of year Christmas show, and once again they chose The
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Myles Kennedy
Having seen Myles Kennedy with Alter Bridge and Slash, I have to be honest and say I have never seen him with his own band,
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 18, 20245 min read
Cherie Currie/ Yaki Dah
Support Yaki Dah (meaning Cheers! In Welsh) from Swansea are a shouty Punk band like the Beastie Boys, with some Nu Metal and Thrash influen
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 16, 20244 min read
The Corrs
Natalie Imbruglia had just taken to the stage when we got our seats, low down on the left-hand side, approximately twelve rows from the ...
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Quireboys/Willie Dowling/Continental Lovers
The Quireboys have always cheered me up when I see them. Despite the cost of living crisis, the crowd are here to have a good time
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 7, 20245 min read
Within Temptation
It had been a while since I last saw Within Temptation live, and that was at the smaller Academy venue in Birmingham.
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 5, 20246 min read
Michael Monroe / CJ Wildheart
CJ Wildheart opened with his own band, following the split of the classic line up of The Wildhearts. It’s Punky, trashy Rock ‘n’ Roll
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Collateral
Collateral is a Stadium Rock band in the making. Hopefully, in years to come when they‘re playing to tens of thousands, I can say I saw them
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 28, 202413 min read
HRH XVII
The main “mothership” event of HRH in the autumn traditionally starts with the awards.
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 22, 20246 min read
FM / Brave Rival / Spin
My wife Carol and I got to Wakefield early doors and there was already a sizeable queue to get in the venue.
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 21, 20244 min read
SOiL
I saw SOiL for the first time in 2006. A.J. Cavalier had just replaced original singer Ryan McCombs for the ‘True Self’ album,
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 21, 20245 min read
Suzi Quatro
On almost the exact anniversary of her gig at the Palladium last year (which was the fiftieth anniversary of ‘Can The Can’) Suzi Quatro
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Kamelot
Kamelot have a big sound, painted on an epic musical canvas, and when they have played in the UK in the past,
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 20, 20245 min read
Y&T
Completing a run of three gigs in five days (they’re like buses), I ventured over to one of my favourite venues, the Holmfirth Picturedrome
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 16, 20243 min read
When Rivers Meet
The Arts Centre is situated in the old town of Swindon, and there is a car park only five minutes’ walk away.
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 2, 202432 min read
Firefest 2024
Strolling into the Academy 1, I got to see for the first time the fantastic stage set up with the Firefest logo emblazoned across a large
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Rock Metal Machine
Oct 29, 20244 min read
Walter Trout
The Cheese and Grain is situated in Frome, Somerset. It has been in existence for a very long time.
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