Florence Black
The first time I heard the name Florence Black was when they replaced a band due to illness at the 2023 Stonedead Festival.
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Rock Metal Machine
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Joanne Shaw Taylor
Let me preface this review by saying what a magnificent venue the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is, offering an interrupted view
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 124 min read
Buckcherry
Yes, the main frontman was not at full vocal capacity tonight, but even taking that into consideration
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 94 min read
She Burns Red
I’d seen She Burns Red in Manchester in 2023 supporting South Of Salem and they were hugely impressive, so I had no compunction making ...
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 83 min read
Luke Morley
The Globe is situated a short distance from Cardiff city centre. It holds around three hundred and fifty people over two floors.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 16 min read
The Almighty
The first time I saw The Almighty was thirty-three years ago at the Hammersmith Apollo. A memory of which I have total recall.
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Dec 22, 20233 min read
Sweet
It’s a nice venue, the Tramshed, and there’s plenty in to see one of the greatest Glam Rock acts there’s ever been, or what’s left of them
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 22, 20233 min read
Slade
Fresh from hosting The Sweet last night, the Tramshed welcomes another set of golden oldies in the shape of Slade,
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 21, 20238 min read
Greta Van Fleet
I must confess I was quite excited about going to see Greta Van Fleet. I’ve been listening to their music for quite a few years
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 17, 20232 min read
Kira Mac
Since bursting on the scene some twenty months ago, with the song ‘One Way Ticket’, I have seen Kira Mac
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 17, 20235 min read
Halestorm
Mothica is new to me. I am not alone. She cheerfully asked the crowd to make some noise if they had no idea who she is,
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 15, 20234 min read
Michael Schenker
Having last seen Michael Schenker live at the Stonedead Festival in August last year, I expected to see mainly the same show, with possibly
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 10, 20234 min read
Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro chose the date for this evening of two sets of her songs and no support at this iconic venue with care.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 4, 20233 min read
Wicked Smile, Cassidy Paris
Technically, tonight is a Dead Man’s Whiskey gig, as their name’s at the top of the bill, but I’m just here to see the two Australian acts
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 4, 20235 min read
Hannah Wicklund
The name Hannah Wicklund first came to my attention when I recently attended a Greta Van Fleet concert at Wembley Arena.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 4, 20232 min read
Uli Jon Roth
Uli Jon Roth, founding guitarist with the Scorpions, is sixty-nine years old (just, December 2023), still touring, still wears his hair long
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Mostly Autumn
I can say with the utmost certainty, that I have seen Mostly Autumn more than any other band.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Cassidy Paris, Wicked Smile, Fury
In the past, Sunday afternoons were generally spent watching football on TV or writing up album reviews for the magazine.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 29, 202312 min read
Hard Rock Hell XVI
The main HRH event always begins with awards, which start smart and end messy, involving a lot of alcohol and hi-jinks.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 24, 20235 min read
The Raven Age
There are clear indicators when an artist can see the bigger picture. Until recently The Raven Age were unknown to me
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