A delayed review, for which I offer apologies. The return from SOS Fest clashed with my heading off on holiday and I've enjoyed a bit of time offline! However, it's time to throw buckets of credit at the bands who made up the entertainment for the duration of SOS Fest XIV... I begin with a … Continue reading Festival Review: SOS Festival XIV (Saturday’s Bands) – Whittles@tokyo, Oldham (July 1st 2023)
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Given I run this thing I suppose I should rattle off some words as the clock ticks down (up?) to midnight and for some reason we decide that a fresh sheet of life-paper is plopped in front of us as January 1st suddenly appears. 2022 has been a roller coaster for me. For personal reasons … Continue reading 2022 Year In Review: Mosh
My first gig in ages and I confess it takes a bit to get me out of the house at the moment. "A bit" equates to the lunatics of Ward XVI and two bands, and a venue which I know and like. And it was definitely worth the trip (and very late night)! Openers … Continue reading Gig Review: Ward XVI / Death Ingloria / Splintered Halo – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (7th May 2022)
This was my first time visiting Electrowerkz, a small nightclub venue hidden in the depths of central London, however, I couldn’t think of anywhere better to spend my Friday night. First up onto the stage is Aliceissleeping, a London-based “Band that played a blend of 90s grunge and 70s hard rock.” A unique and unusual … Continue reading Gig Review: Ward XVI / Death Ingloria / Aliceissleeping – Electrowerkz, London (15th April 2022)
UK shock rockers and in-house favourites Ward XVI have announced a dramatic change to their look and style. Now called Ward Sixteen, their new image will have them dropping the face paint and theatrics to focus on a more conventional style of rock music. Guitarist David Stott: We’ve been leaning to a more straightforward style … Continue reading Ward XVI reboot as Ward Sixteen
Ready those strait jackets, and stock up on tranqs - Ward XVI are heading your way for a bumper UK tour! They have just announced most of the acts who will be ing them at each of the dates, and those details follow. Death Ingloria are touring , with locals opening each show. Tickets are … Continue reading Ward XVI announce acts for tour