Interview: Anti-Flag’s Chris No.2 at Birmingham’s Asylum

Interview: Anti-Flag’s Chris No.2 at Birmingham’s Asylum

I arrived at the venue nervous as hell. I shifted from one foot to the other, worrying about what was about to unfold, when in strides Chris No.2 from Anti Flag, smiling, instantly warm and likeable, pleasantries extended, we sit...
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Album Review: Metallica – … And Justice For All (30th anniversary re-release)

Album Review: Metallica – … And Justice For All (30th anniversary re-release)

So, Let It Be Written… … in the language of the mad, and while chomping down chocolate Buttons and a Flake. In 1988 B.C. (before computers) I purchased Metallica “…And Justice for All” on cassette, see Fig.1, and hands up...
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Album Review: Christmas –  Scum As You Are

Album Review: Christmas – Scum As You Are

Glühwein and Good Times Fill your glasses my friends and welcome the season of peace on earth and goodwill to all men (women, children, animals and all else). On the other hand, just down your drinks in one and chase...
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EP Review: Phoxjaw – Goodbye Dinosaur…

EP Review: Phoxjaw – Goodbye Dinosaur…

With so many new bands launching their careers nowadays, it’s like a pick ‘n mix counter, all positively delicious, but which sweeties will you choose to take home? Bristol sees the coming of a new dawn in metal with PHOXJAW,...
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Live Review: Anti Flag, Worriers and Cancer Bats at Birmingham’s Asylum

Live Review: Anti Flag, Worriers and Cancer Bats at Birmingham’s Asylum

Bat Infestation? Nothing to Worry About! I feel kinda sorry for support bands as they have to carry the weight of warming the stage for the rest of the night. Not having heard any music from Worriers, I didn’t know...
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Album Review: Ginger Wildheart – G*A*S*S Mark II

Album Review: Ginger Wildheart – G*A*S*S Mark II

Caer Urfa – Home Ginger Wildheart – now there’s an artist who is genuinely prolific, (not unlike a serial killer), tenacious and accomplished in his work ethic. Admittedly I’ve not followed everything he has done but I have known of...
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Album Review:  Richard Ashcroft – Natural Rebel

Album Review: Richard Ashcroft – Natural Rebel

Music Is Power Recent reports in the press talk of how a troubled person was saved from suicide by the music of Richard Ashcroft. My heart stopped as I read the details and saw the sensitive and thoughtful reply. Music...
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Album Review: twenty one pilots – Trench

Album Review: twenty one pilots – Trench

Battle Weary, Battle Scarred From the tear stained agony of “somebody stole my car radio” we find ourselves in a perpetual state of angst as our heroes continue to bombard our senses with their hip hop and molten metal fusion....
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Album Review: Beartooth – Disease

Album Review: Beartooth – Disease

Spreading The Disease How depression has infiltrated our world is astounding. The alarming rate and frequency of cases we hear is more than I can stomach. There are, of course, the stories that do not come to light, for me...
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Live Review: You Me At Six at HMV Bullring

Live Review: You Me At Six at HMV Bullring

Lunch Date Whilst the rest of the UK is munching on a cheese sandwich and gulping down fizzy pop, myself and the chosen few have a lunch date with a difference. We, dear readers, are feasting at the YM@6 pop...
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