Live Reviews
DREAM THEATER (Live)
In celebration of 40 years since they formed, Dream Theater embarked on a full on celebration tour that had a stop in Portland, Oregon at the Keller Auditorium, and it was an epic evening. First …READ MORE
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Live Reviews
RONNIE ROMERO (Live)
When Ritchie Blackmore plucked Chilean singer Ronnie Romero from relative obscurity back in 2015 to front a revived version of Rainbow, he couldn’t have known just how much his life would change. Following a four …READ MORE
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FISH (Live)
It’s hard to believe that it was 41 years ago that FISH made his first appearance at Newcastle City Hall as frontman with Marillion on the Fugazi Tour so it is rather fitting that his …READ MORE
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BIOHAZARD / LIFE OF AGONY / LYLVC (Live)
Moving this show from the NX to Digital was an absolute masterstroke. This tight little club with a good sized stage and clear sightlines was absolutely perfect to create the atmosphere that the purveyors of …READ MORE
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URIAH HEEP / APRIL WINE / TYKETTO (Live)
The last time British Rock royalty, Uriah Heep, played in this esteemed hall back in 2022 as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations; it was an Evening With setup with Heep playing a long set …READ MORE
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TYTAN / KEV RIDDLES’ BAPHOMET (Live)
It’s Valentine’s Day and while some share a candlelit dinner with wine and roses staring dreamily into each other’s eyes, a hardy few headed towards the depths of Trillians in Newcastle for an evening of …READ MORE
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AIRBOURNE / ASOMVEL (Live)
The first time this reviewer saw Airbourne live, it was not exactly impressive. Indeed, the Australians didn’t have the best conditions to open for Iron Maiden: muddled sound, almost inaudible vocals and tracks sped up …READ MORE
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LOFOFORA / WRENSH (Live)
Lofofora is the French flagship of the punk metal scene. They’ve been on the local scene since the early 90s, always with the same biting irony, not to mention a strong political commitment. Lofofora, depressing? …READ MORE
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RATA BLANCA (Live)
It’s an odd thing in music that bands who don’t release albums in English can often be overlooked, even when they are the biggest band in their country/continent for their style. Rata Blanca is a …READ MORE
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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (Live)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s live performances have become synonymous with the Christmas season. The band continues to put on an amazing show that includes a revamped story this year! …READ MORE