To many people Swedish Rockers, Europe, start and finish with “The Final Countdown” yet a three hour, 26 song set, tells a different story. Celebrating their 40th anniversary last night at the Glasshouse in Gateshead, …READ MORE
At one time, it used to be something of an unwritten rule that when the support band were playing, everyone would head to the bar with only a few hardy souls paying a passing interest …READ MORE
No one would blame you if you’ve never heard of Mennecy before. The 16,000 souls of the city live about 40 km south of Paris intra muros, but it could very well be light-years away …READ MORE
Who was to know back in 1991 when Mike Tramp stood on stage at The Mayfair in Newcastle on the final night of their European Tour, that this would be White Lion’s last ever appearance …READ MORE
Quite what the locals in the adjoining bar made of this is anyone’s guess but those lucky enough to be in the know, experienced something rather special in a small, intimate social club on the …READ MORE
Another Wacken Open Air festival is in the history books. Although it got off to a rocky start, or should I say muddy start, the promoters and crew worked diligently to keep this legendary festival …READ MORE
Except for their appearance on the Hellfest mainstage this year, Iron Maiden had not planned to stop in France for their Future Past Tour. Yours truly was not discouraged by this and travelled to Antwerp …READ MORE
While Europe and seemingly the rest of the world was basking in stifling heatwaves, over here we are facing the usual British summers of rain, rain and yet more rain. Earlier in the day it …READ MORE
On the 8th of July 2023, the village of Colombier-Saugnieu seemed to be under a spell of lethargy after the festivities of the night before. Campers of the Plane’R Fest could be found wandering about …READ MORE
The village of Colombier-Saugnieu is more used to the sound of planes passing above than the saturated guitars of Heavy Metal. However, for the last ten years, the hamlet of Montcul has been hosting the …READ MORE