Tenacious D are back, and so is their mojo... well, kind of. Post Apocalypto is album number four of the world’s best known comedy rock band, but it’s fair to say their last comeback Rize of the Fenix was not such a success. The ultimate funny band had gone stale, dad-rockers who told dad jokes … Continue reading Tenacious D – Post-Apocalypto – Album review
There are few better front men in rock today than Skindred’s Benji Webbe. With his great vocals, crowd interaction and look that just oozes cool, Benji has mastered the art of everything a good lead singer should be. As he sings himself in That’s My Jam (the song for which this tour takes its name from), he … Continue reading Skindred – Newcastle Students Union – review – 02/11/18
There was no time for talking on this evening as Shinedown blasted through a superb 90+-minute, adrenaline fuelled, setlist at Newcastle’s O2 Academy. For those who've seen Shinedown before, you might be aware that lead singer Brent Smith enjoys a conversation or two with the crowd. He even addressed that on this night on Tyneside, defending that … Continue reading Shinedown – O2 Academy Newcastle – 29/10/18
There was some big UK tours announced this week for rock fans - including Kiss' final goodbye. The face-painted, long-tongued, anthem rocking band announced earlier this year on America's Got Talent that they would be embarking on a farewell tour in 2019. And alas that news came with a number of arena shows lined up … Continue reading Kiss, Bon Jovi, Busted and more – this week’s gig announcements
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