What Casey Did Next
‘All I know is that I harbour an inconsolable grief’ At the end of 2019 Casey played their final shows, it was a time when the band felt they had done as much as they could and so went their...
Author: Azra Pathan
Crying In The Rain
‘Somehow she’ll never explain, what’s more she’ll never complain’ Birmingham, the second city in England, has been a leading light in the formation and propagation of heavy music. Out of so many bands that have emerged from this great city,...
Keep Smiling, Keep Shining.
‘Let’s see those broken teeth, still smiling, whatever’s underneath’ We have a brand new song from our musical lord and saviour Jesus Jones, who I remember from the heady Indie days, they bring with them the ‘ Still Smiling’ spirit,...
Howling Wolf
‘My posture starts to fold.’ For me, Matty Awbery is probably the most important and intellectual singer/songwriter of modern times, having had the privilege of reviewing his work for some time now, it is always exciting to see what he...
Thirty Years Black
‘Lay down your souls to the gods rock ‘n roll’ Celebrating a blackened legacy, thirty years in the business our Norwegian cousins Dimmu Borgir present an album of cover versions, whose murky tendrils seek out your jaded heart, envelope your...
The Firebird
‘I cannot, I will not, conform or try to fit, hold high your heart.’ I saw the Dynamo Is Dead programme that aired recently, and I think it’s quite fitting here with the return of Alex Varkatzas, known for his...
Five Year Storm
‘Today we rise above, tomorrow hit the floor.’ The name’s Pek, Templeton Pek and today we return after a five year absence with our new single ‘Perfect Storm’, quite apt for the weather we have been having recently. To my...
The Final Curtain
On 29th December 2020 Alexi Laiho passed away, leaving an unsurpassed legacy and a light on over Lake Bodom that illuminates the universe. That is my opinion, I miss this band and to celebrate and honour them we have an...
Victory Night
‘I lost my way, I hope you’re happy.’ So, on the 24th November I found myself back at The Flapper, to celebrate the news that this extremely popular establishment will forever remain a pub and live music venue. After a...
Winter Souls
‘The bee that flew when summer shone, in winter cannot sting.’ Welcome my friends to a homecoming of sorts, I bring you the latest release from Julianne Regan and Tim Bricheno, who were the core songwriting team for 80’s folk...