STRYPER Live Review, 2023

Supports: Crosson, Panik Liberty Hall, Moore Park, SydneyFriday, 3rd of March 2023 American evangelical rock band Stryper has long since considered itself a ministry but we’re not here to discuss the prosperity gospel and the thoughts of denominational theologians. Stryper are well known for their bold approach of using their music as a vehicle to

D-A-D : DISNEYLAND AFTER DARK (Jacob Binzer) Tour Interview

Most recent release: A Prayer for the Loud Label: Mermaid. Site: www.d-a-d.dk Tour: https://metropolistouring.com/d-a-d-2022/ Danish rock band Disneyland After Dark aka D-A-D, and prior punctuation variants, are the quintessential no-nonsense band. If not for the pandemic, their 35th Anniversary World Tour would have landed on our shores in late 2020. However, the postponements are finally

SOILWORK (Rasmus Ehrnborn) Interview

Övergivenheten Nuclear Blast www.soilwork.org Soilwork’s musical legacy continues with their most recent album, titled Övergivenheten, translating somewhat poignantly to The Abandonment. Recorded at Nordic Sound Lab in Skara, Sweden, and again co-produced by Thomas ‘Plec’ Johansson and the band, it is a musical expression that delves into dark territory, yet with a sense of hope.

SOILWORK Live Review, 2022

Manning Bar, Sydney UniversityThursday, 3rd November, 2022 Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork’s latest album Övergivenheten has a lyrical depth and variety of musical approaches that few bands of their ilk will ever muster. Co-written by greatly missed late guitarist, and medical practitioner, David Andersson, the album content is suitably dark yet refreshingly honest, and

THE ANIMALS (John Steel) Tour Interview

www.animalsandfriends.info Sixties British legends The Animals are currently in the country after a postponed tour due to the pandemic. They are bringing us their Greatest Hits Australian Tour and in doing so, promise to offer up a concert full of hit songs, plus the odd unexpected track from deep within their catalogue. The history of

STEEL PANTHER Live Review, 2022

Steel Panther with guests, Airbourne Heaps and Loads Tour 2022Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, SydneyFriday 21st of October, 2022. Californian 80’s hard rock parody band, Steel Panther, have toured Australia numerous times. They’ve appeared here either as co-headliners with Alter Bridge or Slash, or as headliners themselves, selling out large venues, and touring here with a

SOILWORK (Björn ‘Speed’ Strid) Interview

Övergivenheten Nuclear Blast www.soilwork.org Soilwork’s musical legacy continues with their most recent album, titled Övergivenheten, translating somewhat poignantly to The Abandonment. Recorded at Nordic Sound Lab in Skara, Sweden, and again co-produced by Thomas ‘Plec’ Johansson and the band, it is a musical expression that delves into dark territory, yet with a sense of hope.

H.E.A.T (Jona Tee) Tour Interview

Latest Album: Force MajeureEarMusicwww.heatsweden.com Swedish hard rock band H.E.A.T have been steadily making a name for themselves over the years. As their career trajectory has been rapidly going upwards, their global fan base has also increased, and significantly so with the departure of front man Erik Grönwall, joining the ranks of US rockers Skid Row.

ENVY OF NONE (Andy Curran) Interview

Interview: Andy Curran from Envy of None https://envyofnone.com/ Kscope / Snapper Music Canadian band Envy of None is largely the result of various musical ideas and collaborations gaining pace. Bassist Andy Curran, known to many as the founder of exceptionally loud 80’s band Coney Hatch, and more recently being The Tea Party’s band manager, is

DECAPITATED (Wacław ‘Vogg’ Kiełtyka) Interview

www.decapitatedband.netLatest Album: Cancer CultureNuclear Blast Polish death metal band Decapitated have endured more than their fair share of challenges and heartache over the years. Having survived for over two and a half decades is a monumental feat, especially with the tragic loss of incredible drummer Witold ‘Vitek’ Kiełtyka back in 2007. A steady but measured