Author: Jon

Preview: “Shit”

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...

Miles and Erica

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...

Prong/October File/In The Hills

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...

Preview: William Control To Play Southampton

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...

EP: “Torn Between Lives” by Sansara

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,...

EP: The Rapids

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...

VenomFest II

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...

CD: “Another Story High” by Me

Aussie Retro-ists Me have a mini album out and it might just be the most interesting music you hear in a while. Influences will cover a wide range of the spectrum but to this...