Rock Regeneration

Aug11

The Longest Day/Empire Affair/The Rimes/Mikey Ball

on August 11th, 2011 at 08:50

Champions

As I entered Champions, I was more than a bit worried that there wouldn’t be a great turnout for tonight’s show due to a sudden flash of hesitation caused by a crowd of less than ten people at the last show I saw there. Luckily, organiser Lauren Howard had done a good job and there was a healthy following in the venue before the first band made their way onstage. The show was in aid of The British Heart Foundation and a worthy cause will have helped the numbers flow without a problem.
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Aug07

Bournemouth iBar to Close!!!

on August 7th, 2011 at 21:00

Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Events

The sad news that the Bournemouth iBar is to close on the 14th August has come as a bitter blow to the whole Bournemouth music scene. The Rock Regeneration team has had the pleasure of attending many great nights there, although the venue did not provide the best of facilities the spirit of a blossoming music scene was developing.
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Aug06

Iron Maiden/Trivium

on August 6th, 2011 at 19:51

Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Gigs

O2 Arena, London

Gigs don’t really get much better than this, Iron Maiden playing at home, in London at the impressive O2 Arena on the last night of their 95 date ‘Final Frontier’ tour in support of their latest album of the same name . The band have travelled all the world with Bruce Dickinson piloting the plane known as ‘Ed Force One’ bringing their legendary ground breaking music to millions of fanatic fans. The atmosphere tonight is certainly something worth savouring, the venue is full of metal fans from many generations excitedly waiting for possibly one of the best bands in the world to take to the stage.
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Aug05

Kids Can’t Fly/Blue Youth/The Ocean’s Eyes

on August 5th, 2011 at 19:13

Posted In: Reviews, George, Gigs

Champions, Bournemouth

It was a bleak day before the night began, as the news of local venue iBar’s closure caused a mass response of shock through social networking and probably ruined the promotion of the night. I turned up to Champions to see Kids Can’t Fly waiting outside and after chatting to them, they informed me that there was “no one” inside when there were only five minutes until the scheduled start of the night. I eventually went inside to find the opening band just finishing their sound check with a largely empty room billowing with self pity.
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Jul30

The Frequency/Sketches of the Adverse/Peace, Love & Gloves

on July 30th, 2011 at 20:11

Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Ross

The Winchester, Bournemouth

Its Saturday night and that can only mean one thing at the Winchester,Music Mania. Tonight’s bill is 3 Bournemouth based bands. First up are Peace,Love & Gloves. PL&G are clearly out to make a big impression having brought in a massive following tonight. Aptly named Gloves & Glovettes its more like a ‘hooligan choir’ such is their fervent voice even during the sound check. My editor, one Mr. Chinners has been championing these guys for a while now so lets see what I make of them!
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Jul30

CD: “Your Death: My Glory” by Kodiak Jack

on July 30th, 2011 at 12:11

Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Recently Kodiak Jack came to my attention, and I was lucky enough to get to listen to their soon to be released album,”Your Death: My Glory”, this Monday, 1st August, in fact. There is always an anticipation when you are about to listen to an album for the first time, especially when you have never heard of the band before. What is it going to be like, am I going to like it, are they any good? Kodiak Jack were more than a pleasant surprise, and one that I have repeatedly listened to a number of times now!
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Jul29

Battle For Bloodstock – The Finals

on July 29th, 2011 at 19:41

Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Jon

Sound Circus, Bournemouth

Sound Circus: Battle For Bloodstock - The Finals

Tonight Bournemouth’s very own alternative venue Sound Circus, saw the final of Metal to the Masses take place. With a spot on the unsigned stage at Bloodstock Open Air festival up for grabs, tonight was guaranteed to be a blast. The semis had seen six great local bands get whittled down to the four who were to perform tonight. The big difference was that with this being the finals, they all had to crank up their performances and try and take it to the next level.
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Jul28

Single: “All The Love In The World” by the War Berries

on July 28th, 2011 at 18:52

Posted In: CD, Reviews, Ross

Well,where to start with War Berries. Hailing from Ghent via France & Belgium Thomas Wykes formed War Berries. Current release ‘All The Love in the World’ has a wonderfully festival friendly sound to it. The beat is simple with a hint of flamenco in the guitars. The vocals are light-hearted,almost comical before we get the mid-80’s ‘hair metal’ middle 8 with noodling aplenty. This song is not unpleasant in any way & takes a generous nod toward Flaming Lips territory. With songs like this War Berries wouldn’t be out of place on a Camp Bestival or Larmer Tree Festival bill.
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Jul27

Endorse It in Dorset – Preview and Competition

on July 27th, 2011 at 12:41

Posted In: Reviews, Chinners, Preview

Oakley Farm, Sixpenny Handley, Dorset

The Endorse It In Dorset Festival returns this year with a fantastic line up and Rock Regeneration have got their hands on two adult passes to give away free. To enter this amazing competition please answer the following question…
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Jul26

Judas Priest/Queensryche/Rival Sons/DJ Lady Starlight

on July 26th, 2011 at 21:13