Whenever we hit this point of the year, I simultaneously love and loathe it. It’s great to revisit everything that happened in the last 12 months but at the same time, when I collate my lists of what I feel are the best albums and live shows, I always hate leaving something worthwhile off the … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review: Ross Green – Music Editor
Tag: Black King Cobra
This was always set to be a good one from the minute it was announced. The two best bands in Glasgow at Bathgate’s Dreadnought Rock for the princely sum of a fiver? Sign me up. It’s unarguable that Anchor Lane have had an incredible year with some excellent slots, dominating Wildfire and Winter Storm … Continue reading Anchor Lane / Black King Cobra – Dreadnought Rock, Bathgate (16th December 2017)
“Who’s hungover?” Tom Russell asks Saturday’s assembled audience as he raises his own hand. Glasgow’s Beard of Doom is in fine spirits as always and despite the earlier start to proceedings, a sizeable crowd has already invaded Troon Concert Hall. Talk consists of how Heavy Pettin split the vote – pretty equally. Some thought they … Continue reading Winter Storm 2017 Review: Saturday
Friday night, four great bands and for the price of a pint (well, not far off it, especially in tonight's venue). Even if there was only one band you liked, value for money on the entry fee was undeniable. Never an easy task to be the first band on a night like this and add … Continue reading Manifold / Black King Cobra / Mantis Toboggan / Magic Trik – O2 ABC2, Glasgow (8th September 2017)
Following on from last year’s New Blood showcase at Glasgow’s Hard Rock Café, Shock City’s second showcase of Glasgow’s talent proves there’s no shortage of great bands in the local area. With three different takes on what constitutes rock, the variation is welcome. Although there’s a sense of friends and family attending to , … Continue reading New Blood II: Last Alibi / Neon Hurricane / Black King Cobra – Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow (28th July 2017)
Wildfire Festival – set in the idyllic location of Wiston Lodge – may no longer hold the title of Scotland’s only rock and metal festival but it can lay claim to the title of the best. With a relaxed vibe, it’s a great weekend for the whole family with little ones and even dogs a … Continue reading Wildfire 2017: Friday Review