Mark Dean
I'm a 40+ music fan. Fond mostly of rock and metal - my staple musical food delights. Originally from Northern Ireland, I am now based in the UK-Manchester. I have a hectic musical existence with regular shows and interviews. Been writing freelance for five years now with several international websites. Passionate about what I do, I have been fortunate already to interview many of my all-time musical heroes. My music passion was first created by seeing Status Quo at the tender age of 15. While I still am passionate about my rock and metal, I have found that with age my taste has diversified so that now I am actually dipping into different musical genres and styles for the first time.Photo: Mark Dean with Jeff Kendrick of Devildriver - Photography by Olga Kuzmenko
Concert Reviews
December 12, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: CKY and SUMO CYKO in Manchester, UK
Another evening out and rocking with a diverse three band bill in a less than sunny Manchester. All were bands…
Interviews
December 10, 2018
Interview: Doug Aldrich of THE DEAD DAISIES
I first became aware of the music of Doug Aldrich when he played guitar in a band called Lion in…
Concert Reviews
December 10, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: ALL THAT REMAINS in Manchester, UK
All That Remains, despite having a long musical history, were a new name to me personally. I generally tend to…
Concert Reviews
November 29, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: GRETA VAN FLEET in Manchester, UK
Last time around Greta Van Fleet were tarred with a negative label, that they were mere clones of another great…
Interviews
November 17, 2018
Interview: JAKE E LEE of Red Dragon Cartel
Jake E Lee was the flash kid that Ozzy picked up during his successful Bark at the Moon and Ultimate Sin…
Interviews
November 4, 2018
Interview: Barry Stock of THREE DAYS GRACE
Three Days Grace are a band that seem to be a regular yearly touring stop in Manchester. I have been…
Interviews
November 4, 2018
Interview: Tommy Vext of BAD WOLVES
Bad Wolves is an American heavy metal group formed in 2017. They are best known for their 2018 cover of…
Concert Reviews
November 4, 2018
Concert Review: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in Manchester, UK
Four band bills always appear to offer fans value for money and help to shift ticket sales, but the reality…
Interviews
November 1, 2018
Interview: Denis Bélanger (Snake) of VOIVOD
Industrial innovators Voivod have been blasting out their powerful brand of noise for over 35 years. Despite this, I have…
Concert Reviews
October 12, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: THREE DAYS GRACE with BAD WOLVES in Manchester, UK
Arriving early afternoon for my interview with the headliners it was clear that many had got the day off work/school…
Concert Reviews
October 9, 2018
Concert Review: VOIVOD in Manchester, UK
Noise innovators and legends Voivod recently celebrated 35 years together as a band by releasing a new album, The Wake.…
Concert Reviews
October 9, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: SONS OF APOLLO in Manchester, UK
The combined musical pedigree of the band members is unsurpassed. Quality is guaranteed along with technical virtuosity although with only…
Interviews
October 3, 2018
Interview: RICH ROBINSON of THE MAGPIE SALUTE
The former Black Crowes guitarist talks about his band, The Magpie Salute, and the release of their latest album, High…
Interviews
September 22, 2018
Interview: Jon Harvey of MONSTER TRUCK
Don’t tell Monster Truck that Rock is dead. Rock isn’t dead, it’s alive and burning a trail across the globe. Don’t fuck with…
Interviews
September 11, 2018
Interview: A Conversation with CHRIS SLADE
Chris Slade is a Welsh rock musician and drummer, best known for playing for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He…
Film/DVD Reviews
July 16, 2018
THE ROLLING STONES – FROM THE VAULT: NO SECURITY SAN JOSE ’99
EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS THE ROLLING STONES FROM THE VAULT: NO SECURITY – SAN JOSE 1999 CONCERT FILM OUT 13…
British Summer Time
July 16, 2018
Festival Review: British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park – London
British Summer Time has been a regular part of London’s gig schedule since Bon Jovi headlined the first night back…
Interviews
July 5, 2018
Interview: Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock is an English musician best known for being the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the punk rock band…
Concert Reviews
June 27, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES at Manchester Arena
A very eclectic mixed three band tour rolled into Manchester Arena. Headliners the Hollywood Vampires – with a couple of…
Concert Reviews
June 26, 2018
Concert Review: MONSTER MAGNET at Gorilla Manchester
I have not seen Monster Magnet for several years, I think it was actually at a festival on a sunny…
