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May26

Viking Skull/The Mercy House/In The Hills/Western Sand

on May 26th, 2012 at 12:55
Posted In: Reviews, DanO, Gigs

The Anvil, Bournemouth It’s hot in Bournemouth, 26 degrees all day without a cloud in the sky. So what do 100 metal heads decide to do? Spend 4 hours in a basement listening to some killer bands and drinking themselves silly. It was also assistant manager/Anvil promoter Bear’s Birthday. So take on water you’re gonna need […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May22

Rise To Remain/TRC/Kill The Conversation/Eden In Vain

on May 22nd, 2012 at 18:18
Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

Weymouth Pavillion Hourglass Promotions continues to work relentlessly to bring the previously neglected music scene of Weymouth some of the best acts on the UK circuit to date. Following bookings of the likes of Hadouken, Funeral for a Friend, InMe and various reputable smaller shows, it was the turn of UK metal uprisers, Rise To […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May20

The Mission (Bloodbrothers)

on May 20th, 2012 at 17:13
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

The Moles Club, Bath On the 1st April Wayne Hussey on The Mission’s official website announced that there was going to be at a gig at the Moles Club in Bath featuring his favourite new up and coming band “Blood Brothers”. This caused a stir amongst all the faithful Mission fans as some thought it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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

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.

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…

May10

Dan Hammond Smith(The Frequency)/Jack Martello/The Chong/Mark Betteridge(Death Of An Artist)

on May 10th, 2012 at 12:19
Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

The Winchester,Bournmouth It’s acoustic night at the Winchester and local promoter Dom Patience of “Chalk Inc. Promotions” has gathered together a diverse line up of acts for the evening’s entertainment. Tonight’s headliner is none other than Dan Hammond Smith of The Frequency and formerly of The Other half, this is Dan’s first excursion into solo […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May09

Happy Mondays/Inspiral Carpets

on May 9th, 2012 at 20:48
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

O2 Academy, Bournemouth On a busy Wednesday evening we’re here early to witness two of the most seminal bands of one of music’s most enduring “scenes” – we’re talking “baggy” here! The venue is at least half full now as we await the Inspiral Carpets. On they stride, one by one. Last on is original […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

May05

Bandalism 2

on May 5th, 2012 at 09:39
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Mike

O2 Academy, Bournemouth Featuring: Kings Mews, Saturday Sun, Sirpico, Empire Affair, Constellation , Butcher Blues Foundation and Lady Winwood’s Maggot Bandalism is an event thought up and arranged by local promoters “Whitehall Events” to showcase local bands,giving them a chance to perform on a large stage in front of larger audiences than they are normally […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…