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Rock Metal Machine
5 days ago5 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 114 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 56 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
Nov 2813 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 215 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
Oct 105 min read
The Struts, Barns Courtney
This was a double headliner bill dubbed as ‘The Grand Union Tour’ with The Struts and Barns Courtney taking it in turns to actually go last.
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Rock Metal Machine
Jul 122 min read
Bon Jovi - 'Forever'
The press release declares “The joy is back, and Bon Jovi is here. Forever!” Listening to this record, I can believe it.
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Rock Metal Machine
Jun 1122 min read
Call Of The Wild
It’s a fine, cool, bright morning and a lovely warm welcome for everyone arriving as this most friendly of festivals.
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Rock Metal Machine
Mar 228 min read
HRH AOR X
It would be madness to try to leave the Monsters of Rock Cruise in Miami on a Thursday and try to be back to a Hard Rock Hell in the UK
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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Rock Metal Machine
Sep 22, 202310 min read
HRH SLEAZE VI
Opening party night just featured three bands, but I was really glad I made the effort to make it. The sense of anticipation is palpable.
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Rock Metal Machine
Sep 17, 20234 min read
The Struts
Bad Nerves, with their slickly produced videos, cute frontman and hi energy Punk tunes, what could possibly go wrong?
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Rock Metal Machine
Jul 23, 20235 min read
KISS, Skindred, The Wild Things
Whatever happens I will remember this night and the others like this forever. To quote another Glam Rock band; “Don’t know what you got ...
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Rock Metal Machine
Jun 8, 202315 min read
Call Of The Wild Festival 2023
Date: 26-28 May 2023
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