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Michael Schenker
The weather is glorious and I’m in North Wales for a long weekend, however all I can think about is the gig on Sunday night. After a two-hour mad dash I’m outside the Ritz and there is a sizeable crowd already gathered. Once inside you can sense the night is going to be special – it doesn’t get much better than my all-time favourite musician performing my all-time favourite live album in full.
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 4, 20254 min read
Ghost
As my sister and I approached the venue, I began to worry that we were not going to make it to our seats for the scheduled start time of eight o’clock. The queue we were in literally snaked around buildings approaching the train station entrance; however, once it began to move, it did so very quickly.
Rock Metal Machine
Apr 24, 20254 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
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 26, 20253 min read
H.e.a.t
As the outro tape of Night Ranger’s ‘Sister Christian’ played, and the band took their deserved applause
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 14, 20255 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
Rock Metal Machine
Feb 11, 20254 min read
Kamelot
Kamelot have a big sound, painted on an epic musical canvas, and when they have played in the UK in the past,
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Lacuna Coil
Milan’s Lacuna Coil have been a permanent fixture on my live calendar for over twenty years, ever since I saw them for the first time in the
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Geoff Tate
Recent years have seen Geoff Tate embrace his Queensrÿche past in a big way. More so, I guess, than when he was still part of the band.
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 20, 20243 min read
Sam Millar
When I reviewed Sam Millar’s ‘More Cheese Please’ album, in September 2023, I said that had it been released several months earlier
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Tower Of Fire
This was my first visit to the Rebellion in Manchester. I’d heard unfavourable stories about the venue; however, with only approximately ...
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 9, 20247 min read
Nickelback
Support this evening came from local band The Lottery Winners who were well over halfway through their set when we (my sister and I) finally
Rock Metal Machine
Jun 1, 20244 min read
Sirenia / Temperance
Temperance formed in 2013, with Marco Pastorino (guitar/vocals) and Luca Negro (bass) being ever-present since then.
Rock Metal Machine
May 16, 20243 min read
Kira Mac
Recently there have been changes to the Kira Mac line-up and the band now operate as a quartet.
Rock Metal Machine
May 16, 20242 min read
Leaves' Eyes
I freely admit that I don’t embrace the Symphonic Metal genre as some do. I really like Within Temptation and Delain ...
Rock Metal Machine
Mar 22, 20244 min read
Glenn Hughes (2)
I have no affection at all for the Academy 2 venue in Manchester. After two visits earlier in 2023 that resulted in unpleasant experiences
Rock Metal Machine
Nov 3, 20233 min read
The Dust Coda
I’m not sure how long it has been a live music venue, but in all my recent years attending gigs in Manchester I have never been to The ...
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Kezia Gill
For my second gig in three days (not to mention a T-Rex Tribute night sandwiched in-between) it was a trip into Manchester ...
Rock Metal Machine
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Brave Rival
Facebook brought Brave Rival to my attention around twelve months ago. I was so impressed by the song-clips being previewed
Rock Metal Machine
Sep 19, 20232 min read
The Fallen State, Twister, Temples On Mars, Crude Virtue, Eazy Queen
A show that contained something for everyone and at around £15 certainly value for money.
Rock Metal Machine
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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