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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.
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 1, 20246 min read
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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 23, 20233 min read
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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 22, 20233 min read
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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 21, 20238 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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 17, 20235 min read
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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 15, 20234 min read
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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 10, 20234 min read
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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, 20233 min read
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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, 20235 min read
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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
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Mostly Autumn
I can say with the utmost certainty, that I have seen Mostly Autumn more than any other band.
Rock Metal Machine
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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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 30, 20234 min read
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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 29, 202312 min read
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The Raven Age
There are clear indicators when an artist can see the bigger picture. Until recently The Raven Age were unknown to me
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 24, 20235 min read
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Russ Ballard
There are a few venues in Hull, varying in size from the Bonus Arena to the City Hall, but for smaller, more intimate shows
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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Erja Lyytinen
his evening was the final night of the Finnish Blues guitarist/singer’s five-date UK tour.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Toyah And Robert’s Rock Party Tour.
When I decided to go and see Toyah Wilcox in Sheffield in February 2022, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 19, 20233 min read
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Terrorvision
Tonight I have travelled to the Electric Ballroom in Camden to celebrate thirty years of Terrorvision.
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 14, 20237 min read
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Punk Rock Factory
Due to some transport issues we manage to miss most of U.S support act Adam & The Metal Hawks, though amongst some lively originals ...
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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