Shock City’s New Blood event is always a must-see when the latest incarnation is announced. Showcasing the best of Glasgow’s up and coming talent, there’s always a high level of quality from every band featured. Much like the other two previous events, there’s a wide variation of bands on the bill to give something for … Continue reading Gig Review: New Blood III – Concrete Kingdoms / Manifold / Uproar – Hard Rock Cafe, Glasgow (9th March 2018)
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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)
Hitting the play button on Manifold’s EP, The Promised Land, you’re greeted instantly with a sound which could have stepped out of a DeLorean. Equal parts glam and sleaze, the five-piece are the archetypal no-nonsense hard rock band you’d expect to hear in the mid-80s. Lyrically, it’s about what you’d expect for a band … Continue reading Review: Manifold – The Promised Land