Rock Gig Reviews

Dead End Heroes - Save The Fire Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:33:25 +0000

Queen - We Will Rock You (Live in Budapest)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:29:53 +0000

GRÖNWALL - Save Me Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:28:39 +0000

Myrath - Still The Dawn Will Come

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:27:56 +0000

Scorpions - We'll Burn The Sky (feat. Uli Jon Roth) (Wacken Open Air 2006)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:27:06 +0000

Metallica: Harvester of Sorrow (Live at Sphere, October 17, 2026)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:26:23 +0000

Mr Big Green-Tinted Sixties Mind - Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, USA, June 18, 1991

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:15:53 +0000

SatchVai - Mayhem Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:23:27 +0000

Scarlet Rebels Flawed By Design Album Review.

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:19:07 +0000

Scarlet Rebels release their new album, Flawed By Design on 13 November 2026 via Earache Records which was recorded with returning producer Chris Clancy, and it sees lead vocalist and guitarist Wayne Doyle , drummer Gary Doyle, lead guitarist Chris Jones and bassist Carl Oag build on the foundations laid by previous albums Show Your Colours (2019), See Through Blue (2022) and Where The Colours Meet (2024) that all reached the upper echolons of the UK charts.

After having the pleasure of seeing the band headline Chepstow Castle in August and hearing 3 of the 11 songs contained within on the live stage I can confirm that the band have surpassed themselves with Flawed By Design with a collection of songs built for huge crowds worldwide.

We have gold plated riffs and huge choruses and a drum sound to die for on every song and it is difficult to pick a favourite as it changes every time I listen to the album.

In this throw away world we live in where it has to be instantaineous this is best listened to as a whole. Yes all of it all 11 tracks then press repeat and let it seep into your soul.

I love an album that I can sing badly along to and this is right up there with every song having a hook and such great melodies with Wayne showcasing his vocal talents and range at every turn.

God's Honest Truth is the opener and after a picked electric guitar riff intro the band kick in and the wonderful production shines through with that drum sound crackling along deliciously and the first great chorus.

This is Happening Now was the first single and it's fast paced guitar riff eases under the first verse and builds into the chorus and Wayne's vocal delivery perfect. Arena ready chorus as arms reach for the sky.

A word on Chris Jones on lead guitar. A ball of energy on stage and on the album his guitar solo's are extraordinarily superb taking each song every higher. Each tell a story with melodic intent and full of poise and fiery attitude. Credit again goes to the production as every time Chris solo's it leaps out of the speakers and says look at me and never overplayed as all good guitar solo's should be.

Picture credited to Rob Blackham and used with thanks.

Second single Don't Look Down and follow up Chains show more razor sharp guitar riffs and choruses and you can't stop smiling and singing along to the albums and wish you had an open top sports car so you can share it with the world.

Hanging On A Rope I think at the moment with its harder edged chugging guitar riff is my favourite. A whoa whoa chorus too and then back to the main guitar riff that I can't wait to see on the forthcoming tour. Chris's guitar solo is wonderful too as it explodes out of the speakers . Quite superb.

Happy Ever After has a slight ease in pace but no loss in power or emotion in the delivery or chorus and the production gives every instrument its place and chance to shine and another guitar solo from Chris that fits perfectly in the moment and then alongside and under Wayne in the outro.

Never Be Enough is another to add to the list with an anthemic chorus that you can see stand out in the live setting and I smile again as Chris guitar solo soars to the stars and beyond.

Let It Out has a harder edge guitar riff before mellowing in the verse before Fool Your Heart ends the album in style with an ease in pace and a chorus full of melody and love Chris's guitar add libbing under the chorus. A restrained Chris guitar solo fits just so but still shines brightly and shows what a talent he is.

Flawed By Design sees Scarlet Rebels at the top of their game with 11 beautifully crafted rock anthems and ready to show off their talents to crowds worldwide.

They hit the road hard starting next week go see them.

Scarlet Rebels – Flawed By Design UK Instore Tour 2026

13 November – Derrick’s Music, Swansea
14 November – Vinyl Tap, Huddersfield
14 November – Crash Records, Leeds
15 November – Banquet Records, Kingston
16 November – The Globe (presented by Jacaranda Records), Cardiff
17 November – The Parish (presented by Jacaranda Records), Wrexham
18 November – Truck Records, Oxford

Scarlet Rebels – 2026 Live Dates
25 November – The Tivoli, Buckley (supporting Tyketto)
26 November – The Polar Bear, Hull
27 November – Independent, Sunderland
28 November – Winterstorm Festival, Troon
29 November – Picturedrome, Holmfirth (supporting Tyketto)
1 December – The Black Box, Hastings (supporting Tyketto)
2 December – The Waterloo, Blackpool (supporting Tyketto)
3 December – Queens Hall, Nuneaton (supporting Tyketto)
19 December – RPM Christmas Special, Morecambe (with The Virginmarys, These Wicked Rivers, Kit Trigg, LN and more)

Scarlet Rebels – 2027 UK Tour
28–31 January – Planet Rock’s Winter’s End, Trecco Bay
11 February – The Junction, Plymouth
12 February – Cavern, Exeter
13 February – The Joiners, Southampton
15 February – G2, Glasgow
16 February – The Cluny, Newcastle
18 February – Rebellion, Manchester
19 February – Parish, Huddersfield
20 February – Corporation, Sheffield
22 February – The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
23 February – The Portland Arms, Cambridge
24 February – Downstairs at the Dome, London
25 February – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
3 April – Mayors Fest, KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton

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Armored Saint – "End Of The Attention Span" live, Rock Hard Festival l 2026 | Rockpalast

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:36:06 +0000

VANISHING POINT - THE FACELESS LYRIC VIDEO

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:31:31 +0000

Little Angels Radical Your Lover (Live at Hammersmith Odeon 1991)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:30:34 +0000

Little Angels Are Big, Bad & Back! First New Music in 32 Years Out Now

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:26:15 +0000

Little Angels Are Big, Bad & Back! First New Music in 32 Years Out Now

New EP released today ahead of the band's November tour, with a six-minute trailer offering a first look at an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary

OUT NOW: Listen to Big Bad & Back
CD & VINYL: Order here

Watch ‘COMING HOME’ The Making of The Big Bad & Back EP Trailer HERE

Little Angels are officially back! Their brand-new Big Bad & Back EP is out today (6 November), marking the band's first new music in 32 years, ahead of their highly anticipated UK and Ireland tour, which kicks off next week.

The band have also released a six-minute trailer for an exclusive, hour-long documentary, taking fans behind the scenes and inside the studio as they made the new EP.

The band say: “So happy the EP is finally out! It felt great in the room making this record – so when the needle hits the wax, we hope you all share in the joy… it’s good to be back… Let’s Rock!”

What began as a reunion tour was never intended to result in new music. But with tickets flying out and the band back together rehearsing, writing and jamming, the creative spark was quickly reignited. Toby Jepson began working on new ideas, and before long the band realised, they still had something to say.

Determined to capture the spirit of their classic recordings, they returned to the studio to play together live, allowing the songs and the chemistry between them to shape the sound. Rather than trying to recreate their youth, the five-piece found themselves reflecting on their journey, who they are today and what it means to come home.

The response to Big Bad & Back has been hugely positive with press with Entertainment Focus declaring: “This isn’t simply a nostalgic reflection on where they’ve come from; it’s a celebration of the people they’ve become. Quite simply, it’s as good as anything they’ve ever written.”

The Rock Pit agrees, praising the band's ability to move forward without losing what made them special, “They’ve acknowledged their past without becoming trapped by it. They’ve embraced the sound that made them great without simply recycling old ideas. And perhaps most importantly, they’ve made a record that sounds like five musicians genuinely enjoying being in a band together again.”

Meanwhile, Rockposer describes the five tracks as “five cracking songs brimming with personality, energy and irresistible hooks”, adding: “Rather than attempting to recapture their youth, Little Angels have rediscovered the musical magic that made them special.”

Want to see how Big Bad & Back came together? Little Angels are inviting fans inside the studio with an exclusive, hour-long documentary, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, great stories and a first listen to the music.

Available exclusively to Angels Army members, it's a must-watch for every Little Angels fan.
Not a member yet? Joining is completely FREE. All you need is an email address to access exclusive content, music, stories, videos and much more.

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The band head out on the road next week, bringing their classic line-up back together: vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass and drummer Mark Richardson.

With several shows already sold out, fans are encouraged to get their tickets now.

Big Bad & Back Tour – November 2026
Mon 09 Nov – Dublin – Opium
Tue 10 Nov – Belfast – Limelight
Thu 12 Nov – Glasgow – O2 Academy
Fri 13 Nov – Manchester – O2 Ritz (SOLD OUT)
Sat 14 Nov – Leeds – O2 Academy (SOLD OUT)
Mon 16 Nov – Norwich – UEA
Tue 17 Nov – Newcastle – O2 City Hall
Thu 19 Nov – Oxford – O2 Academy
Fri 20 Nov – Nottingham – Rock City (SOLD OUT)
Sat 21 Nov – Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill (SOLD OUT)
Mon 23 Nov – Cardiff – Depot
Tue 24 Nov – Liverpool – O2 Academy
Thu 26 Nov – Bristol – O2 Academy
Fri 27 Nov – Bournemouth – O2 Academy
Sat 28 Nov – London – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (SOLD OUT)
Sun 29 Nov – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town

And as Maximum Volume perfectly sums it up: “This is a band that is big, bad, brilliant and most definitely back.”

For more information, visit www.littleangelsofficial.com

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These Wicked Rivers - Rise | Acoustic (Guitar Shack Sessions)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:21:34 +0000

Melissa Bonny - Live from the Apocalypse

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:40:38 +0000

Powell-Payne - "I'll Never Ask You Why" Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:41:11 +0000

Little Angels - Kids Wanna Rock (Live at the Town & Country Club, London, March 1991)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:39:54 +0000

Burn Eternal - Wounds I've Made Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:38:38 +0000

DEATH ANGEL - The Never Was Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:37:44 +0000

Metallica: For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live at Sphere, October 17, 2026)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:31:44 +0000

Neal Morse & The Resonance – Shine Until Tomorrow Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:18:43 +0000

Dirty Honey - American Lies (Live From Downtown Los Angeles)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:17:34 +0000

Slash feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators - Flying Blind Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:16:32 +0000

Metallica: Sad But True (Live at Sphere, October 15, 2026)

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Charlotte Wessels' The Obsession - Incubus Video

noreply@blogger.com (Gigger) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:14:05 +0000