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Rock Metal Machine
5 days ago3 min read
Gland Slam
Grand Slam have had a busy month or two, traipsing round Europe and playing to sizeable crowds whilst supporting Saxon and Girlschool, and
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Rock Metal Machine
Mar 84 min read
Romeo‘s Daughter
Artists: Romeo‘s Daughter, Midnite City, No Favors
Venue: Wakefield, Venue23
Date: 23 February 2025
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Rock Metal Machine
Feb 263 min read
Tremonti/Florence Black
It is nearly three years since I last saw Tremonti. It was June 2022 to be exact, when they were out on the road on the back of the
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Rock Metal Machine
Feb 244 min read
Papa Roach
If I am honest, arena gigs are not usually my thing. I like the more intimate settings, where you can actually see the bands
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Rock Metal Machine
Feb 186 min read
Toto
I’d read a few mutterings on Social Media that Christopher Cross was not the ideal support for Toto in the UK.
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Rock Metal Machine
Feb 145 min read
H.e.a.t
As the outro tape of Night Ranger’s ‘Sister Christian’ played, and the band took their deserved applause
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Rock Metal Machine
Feb 114 min read
New Year's Day
Not only was it a Saturday night, but all four Academy venues were hosting sold-out shows, so to say it was busy at the University
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Rock Metal Machine
Jan 175 min read
Evergrey
This was Evergrey’s forty-second show of the tour, and the band were firing on all cylinders. If you’re a fan of any type of Metal, and
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 26, 20244 min read
Dare
Apologies to Blackballed, as I remained in the pub next door until 8.45 pm, although those I spoke to really enjoyed their set, as I did the
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 25, 20244 min read
Gun
It seemed crazy only opening the doors to the venue at 7.30 pm when the first band hit the stage at 7.45 pm;
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Midnite City
Midnite City have treated their fans (the Midnite Army) for several years with an end of year Christmas show, and once again they chose The
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 23, 20245 min read
Myles Kennedy
Having seen Myles Kennedy with Alter Bridge and Slash, I have to be honest and say I have never seen him with his own band,
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 18, 20245 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 16, 20244 min read
The Corrs
Natalie Imbruglia had just taken to the stage when we got our seats, low down on the left-hand side, approximately twelve rows from the ...
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 11, 20244 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 7, 20245 min read
Within Temptation
It had been a while since I last saw Within Temptation live, and that was at the smaller Academy venue in Birmingham.
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Rock Metal Machine
Dec 5, 20246 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
Dec 3, 20245 min read
Collateral
Collateral is a Stadium Rock band in the making. Hopefully, in years to come when they‘re playing to tens of thousands, I can say I saw them
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Rock Metal Machine
Nov 28, 202413 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 22, 20246 min read
FM / Brave Rival / Spin
My wife Carol and I got to Wakefield early doors and there was already a sizeable queue to get in the venue.
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