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Anger Is An Energy

So, this fine November evening my gig buddy and I find ourselves in the belly of a raging mosh pit to celebrate a most decadent five band bill of deliciously dark Deathcore.Openers Viscera, approach the audience, unabashed and ready to...
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Live Review: Biffy Clyro at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Live Review: Biffy Clyro at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

There’s always been a space in my heart for Biffy Clyro (and yes that wording is definitely intentional). It’s hard to argue that they haven’t been one of the hardest working bands over the last couple of decades; from their...
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Live Review: Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace Featuring Suzi Dian, at the Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen (November 8, 2022)

Live Review: Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace Featuring Suzi Dian, at the Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen (November 8, 2022)

On this night, Robert Plant was a constant name-dropper – which is probably the closest I will come to criticising a superlative musical experience, co-ordinated and masterminded by the former Led Zeppelin frontman turned far-travelled, wise and eclectic mus...
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Live Review: Paolo Nutini at Cardiff International Arena

It’s been a long eight years since the soulful Paolo Nutini released the wonderful “Caustic Love” and a lot has changed in that time. Back in 2014 it felt like a real statement piece; something that showcased a new maturity...
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Punk needs more bongos: NOBRO, Pom Pom Squad and PUP @ O2 Ritz Manchester

Punk needs more bongos: NOBRO, Pom Pom Squad and PUP @ O2 Ritz Manchester

With songs that are relatively simple in structure I wasn’t overly excited for NOBRO’s performance, but their energy and stage presence makes them a band you won’t want to miss out on hearing live. If you ever want to stir...
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Live Review: Alexisonfire at Cardiff Great Hall

Canadian rock outfit Alexisonfire last played Cardiff 12 years ago and at the time missing out on that gig was something that I remember really regretting at the time. Particularly as they subsequently broke shortly afterwards; I’d thought that my...
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I’d get a heart tattoo for Joyce Manor: Sincere Engineer, Joyce Manor, and the Menzingers @ Manchester Academy 07/10/22

I’d get a heart tattoo for Joyce Manor: Sincere Engineer, Joyce Manor, and the Menzingers @ Manchester Academy 07/10/22

It’s rare that you see three major bands in the alternative scene touring together in the UK, and after a long year’s wait since the Menzingers + Joyce Manor + Sincere Engineer European tour was announced I could finally experience...
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Live Review: SWF Wrestling and Kapow Wrestling storm Eastleigh’s Thornden Hall

Live Review: SWF Wrestling and Kapow Wrestling storm Eastleigh’s Thornden Hall

SWF Wrestling and Kapow Wrestling once again provided entertainment, slams and fun for all the family at Eastleigh’s Thornden Hall this past Saturday on 17th September. Prior to the event, the packed crowd were asked to stand up to commemorate...
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Live Review: Cassyette at Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff

There is a wave of kick-ass women leading the way in a British punk movement at this moment in time. Along with acts like Nova Twins and Wargasm, Cassyette is bringing rock back to the mainstream along with collaborating with...
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Live Review: WWE Clash at the Castle 2022

Live Review: WWE Clash at the Castle 2022

WWE saw 62,296 attend Clash at the Castle at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday 3rd September as fans from across the world travelled to see WWE make history in what would be their first stadium show in the UK since...
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