Concert Reviews
Heavy Metal and Hard Rock Live Concert Reviews
Concert Review: 3 DOORS DOWN with POP EVIL and THE FALLEN STATE at Manchester Academy
November 20, 2016
Concert Review: 3 DOORS DOWN with POP EVIL and THE FALLEN STATE at Manchester Academy
A veritable explosion of musical delights on fireworks night. All three bands served up a bright and noisy performance which…
Concert Review and Photos: JIMMY EAT WORLD at Manchester Academy
November 19, 2016
Concert Review and Photos: JIMMY EAT WORLD at Manchester Academy
Playing Manchester Academy tonight are Arizona rockers, Jimmy Eat World, who are celebrating the release of their 9th studio album…
Concert Review and Photos: FEEDER with REIGNING DAYS at O2 Ritz Manchester
November 13, 2016
Concert Review and Photos: FEEDER with REIGNING DAYS at O2 Ritz Manchester
Feeder are back tonight with an incredible sold-out show. Their UK tour is in full spirit, and Manchester is showing…
Concert Review: SAXON with FASTWAY and GIRLSCHOOL at O2 Ritz Manchester
November 13, 2016
Concert Review: SAXON with FASTWAY and GIRLSCHOOL at O2 Ritz Manchester
The bill would feature Saxon, along with former Motörhead guitarist Fast Eddie’s Fastway, and former friends and touring pals, Girlschool.…
Concert Review and Photos: STRYPER 30th Anniversary Tour at House of Blues, Chicago, IL
November 13, 2016
Concert Review and Photos: STRYPER 30th Anniversary Tour at House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Stryper’s Scary-Great 30th Anniversary To Hell With The Devil Halloween Show at House of Blues, Chicago, IL November 3, 2016 Words &…
Concert Review: AMON AMARTH with TESTAMENT at Manchester Academy
November 8, 2016
Concert Review: AMON AMARTH with TESTAMENT at Manchester Academy
Amon Amarth with special guests Testament Manchester Academy – 31 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean & Donna Craddock ||…
Concert Review: YOU ME AT SIX with VANT at Liverpool Guild of Students
November 7, 2016
Concert Review: YOU ME AT SIX with VANT at Liverpool Guild of Students
You Me At Six return after 18 months being absent from the UK. Tonight, they are playing in Liverpool, bringing…
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS at Albert Hall Manchester
November 7, 2016
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS at Albert Hall Manchester
GOO GOO DOLLS at Albert Hall Manchester – 12 October 2016 Review and Photos by Rob Stuart I’ll be truthful,…
Concert Review: BAD COMPANY with guests RSO at Manchester Arena
November 4, 2016
Concert Review: BAD COMPANY with guests RSO at Manchester Arena
BAD COMPANY with RSO – Ritchie Sambora & Orianthi at Manchester Arena – 24 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean ||…
Concert Review: STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena
November 3, 2016
Concert Review: STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena
STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena – 18 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean ||…
Concert Review: Stryper with Firehouse at the Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL
October 8, 2016
Concert Review: Stryper with Firehouse at the Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL
STRYPER is one of the few 80's-era bands recording and touring with all original members. The band is tight, the…
Concert Review: PSYCHOSTICK at the Rebellion Club, Manchester
September 29, 2016
Concert Review: PSYCHOSTICK at the Rebellion Club, Manchester
Review by Donna Craddock || Photos by Christopher James Ryan It’s a balmy late-summer evening, and whilst the droves of…
Festival Review: ROCK ALLEGIANCE 2016
September 22, 2016
Festival Review: ROCK ALLEGIANCE 2016
The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance music festival kicked off the beginning of the fall season when it took over Talen…
Festival Review: CAPITAL OF ROCK in Wrocław, Poland
September 3, 2016
Festival Review: CAPITAL OF ROCK in Wrocław, Poland
Capital of Rock in Wrocław, Poland featured Gojira, Limp Bizkit, and headliners, Rammstein!
Concert Review: MINISTRY and DEVILDRIVER at O2 Ritz Manchester
August 31, 2016
Concert Review: MINISTRY and DEVILDRIVER at O2 Ritz Manchester
MINISTRY and DEVILDRIVER at O2 Ritz Manchester – 19 August 2016 Review by Mark Dean || Photos by Christopher James Ryan…
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2016 – Day 3
August 28, 2016
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2016 – Day 3
So this is the final day of the festival and tonight’s headliner is Slayer. That’s not all we also have…
Concert Review: WAKRAT at the BB&T Pavilion
August 27, 2016
Concert Review: WAKRAT at the BB&T Pavilion
Rage Against The Machine bassist, Tim Commerford, pulled double duty on August 20, 2016 playing bass for his band Wakrat…
Concert Review: KISS at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, IL
August 27, 2016
Concert Review: KISS at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, IL
KISS… the mere mention of the band’s name typically brings with it polarizing reactions. People either throw up the rock…
Festival Review: BRUTAL ASSAULT 2016 at Fortress Josefov
August 27, 2016
Festival Review: BRUTAL ASSAULT 2016 at Fortress Josefov
All in all, the 21st Brutal Assault was a huge success. Despite a few issues with sound and the chaos…
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2016 – Day 2
August 22, 2016
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2016 – Day 2
Bloodstock 2016 – Saturday Roundup Words by Matt Tustin || Photos by Christopher James Ryan Saturday began with the sound of…