BULLETBELT ‘Nine Centuries’
“The Uncanny Valley” — the phrase normally used to refer to computer generated images and robots as they reach a level of realism was on my mind as I came to listen to the new Bulletbelt release. While the phenomena don’t have a direct correlation to music – I find a sense of similarity when […]
Live Review + Photos: DEEP PURPLE and EUROPE at Manchester Arena, Manchester on 18/11/17
Manchester hosts the legends that are Deep Purple tonight. With support from Europe and Cats in Space, it’s a truly fantastic lineup. Taking the stage first are Cats In Space who completely take over with their high energy tracks and keyboard-heavy music. Playing through tracks from both their albums, frontman Paul Manzi got the crowd […]
Live Review: ALICE COOPER and Ace Frehley at The Trusts Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on 27/10/17
Like many people my age – my first real introduction to Alice Cooper was 1989’s album Trash, altho I’d long known the song Schools Out I knew very little of Alices’ exhaustive back-catalogue – the discovery that Trash was album #18 was astounding to me, and just didn’t compute. With a new, modern sound from producer Desmond […]
DEVILSKIN at The Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand on 22/10/17
As the country entering into a momentous change in government coincided nicely with the final night of their seven-date national tour, it seems fitting that tonight we’ll start a revolution with Devilskin and celebrate the new order. Hot on the heels of their newly released EP “Woman”, His Masters Voice opened up the evening, and I’m […]
