Archive for ‘2012’

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May19

Attack! Attack!/Straight Lines/These Days/Daylight Fireworks

on May 19th, 2012 at 17:02
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

The George, Andover It was my first trip to Andover tonight and what other way is there to break the ice than to witness Welsh pop rock masters Attack! Attack! back in action after a recent break. Front man Neil Starr hasn’t been sitting still though, as whilst contemplating ideas for the band’s third studio […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May17

EP: “Seagull” by Saturdaysun

on May 17th, 2012 at 21:07
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Now, I have not seen these guys live. I missed Bandalism 2, which I am still a bit miffed about it, and Yes, I have read the review and comments on that evening. Nothing like healthy opinions and differences. Either way, those nice Saturdaysun chaps wanted us to listen to their EP “Seagull” which was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May17

EP: “Split Tongue Cloven Hoof” by XII Boar

on May 17th, 2012 at 18:45
Posted In: CD, Reviews, DanO

Down in the blackest pits of hell, a solitary imp drags its weary bones along a bridge hewn from molten rock that spans a cavern decorated with human skulls. Red skinned and dressed in rags it reaches up with huge bony claws, that have spent endless hours torturing sinners in the seventh circle and rolls […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May17

Preview: “Shit”

on May 17th, 2012 at 18:15
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview

When you call your band “Shit” you are just asking for trouble, just imagine it, they have played a stormer of a set and have just left the stage, the audience are demanding encore…what do they shout “Shit Shit Shit”, you can take that one of two ways. Well actually there is a band called […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May17

Miles and Erica

on May 17th, 2012 at 16:59
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

Mr. Kyps, Poole In October 2011 Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls of The Wonder Stuff were invited to play an intimate acoustic show at Mr Kyps, the evening went so well that they have returned by request to play on the larger main stage. Tonight’s audience have certainly increased from the last and as the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May15

Prong/October File/In The Hills

on May 15th, 2012 at 22:06
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Cellar, Southampton First time at The Cellar in Southampton, it’s just across the road from the Guildhall. It boasts a nice stage in a long room, the drinks are a bit pricey but there was a pretty good vibe about the place.

May14

Preview: William Control To Play Southampton

on May 14th, 2012 at 20:14
Posted In: Preview

William Control is returning to the UK for a run of 11 shows in support of his latest solo effort, “Silentium Amoris”, in addition he will be playing at Download Festival next month, headlining the Red Bull Bedroom Jam stage on June 10. The new record, “Silentium Amoris”, is a twelve-track journey about finding a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May13

EP: “Torn Between Lives” by Sansara

on May 13th, 2012 at 21:22
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Mike

So, onto Sansara then. Well for a start, who are they? My answer, a very recently formed (We’re talking October last year) hard rock band from around Bournemouth, who have just finished their EP, “Torn Between Lives”. This three track affair is claiming to be “A barrage of big hitting songs that resonate through the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May13

EP: The Rapids

on May 13th, 2012 at 20:21
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Mike

Bear with me for this… So I personally like to think that I’m a fairly peaceful guy, not a fan of confrontation, and would just sort of sit down and cry if I got in a fight. However, it’s a less than perfect world we live in, and I’m sure the day where I get […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May12

VenomFest II

on May 12th, 2012 at 12:06
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Events, Gigs

The Anvil, Bournemouth Featuring: Nepalese Temple Bell/Skeleton/Caravan Of Whores/XII Boar/Desert Storm/Witch Sorrow Bournemouth’s Doomheads had gathered at The Anvil on a Saturday night to pay homage to some of the best unsigned Stoner-Doom bands that Dorset and the surrounding counties have to offer. With six bands on the bill everyone was looking forward to an […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…