Anita Pallenberg was an unusual woman. She is probably remembered most for her time in the ’60s and ’70s as the bad girl of rock ‘n’ roll. She attracted danger with a single tip of her feathered hat. She stole the hearts and minds of every man she met and became a muse to one …
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Festival Review: Camden Rocks 2017
With over 250 bands performing on just one day, it’s inevitable that you won’t catch everyone. So, in attempt to catch all the best bands, I spent a long time researching the line up and (sigh) I made an itinerary. Not to say that everyone who didn’t end up on my list was bad but …
Aerosmith Are Not Saying ‘Farewell’
Joe Perry, Aerosmith guitarist, has revealed that the band have changed their minds and have decided not to split up after their farewell tour. This is apparently all due to their dream of making it to their 50th anniversary in 2020. This all comes after Steven Tyler couldn’t say “for sure” if they were ending. …
Live Review: Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden stage a celebration of British Heavy Metal and a statement of unity at the O2 Arena. After receiving a body scan and a long moment of being intensely watched, I would have usually thought that I’ve pulled. In this case, it’s just a symptom of the attack in Manchester that happened only last …
5 Bands To Watch At Camden Rocks
Camden Rocks Festival has turned itself into a ’70s punk exhibition this year with real life punks. As always, Camden is playing host to a number of sub-genres of rock from the awful to the down-right ugly. But, like sifting through a second hand vinyl shop, there are some real gems to be discovered. Here’s …
Guide: Belfast Bars
From the Undertones to Stiff Little Fingers, the city of Belfast is still a treasure trove of musical history. When walking through the streets, be sure to pop in one of these bars to rehydrate. This is our guide to the Belfast nightlife. Voodoo A Carouser favourite and Belfast treasure, Voodoo is the place to …
The Irish Issue Cover Revealed
If you follow us on social media, you may have noticed that we were very excited to reveal the cover of our ninth issue – The Irish Issue. For our ninth collectable issue, we have chosen Phil Lynott to adorn the cover illustrated by artist and graphic designer Emma Le Ferrand. How could we not? …
UK Pubs Give Away Free Beer To First Time Voters
Pubs across the UK are giving away free beer to first-time voters this election. If you haven’t voted and are thinking about registering, here’s some motivation. A campaign called Vote This Year Get Free Beer are being super generous and offering first time voters a free beer if they register. The campaign hopes to encourage …
The Rolling Stones Announce European Tour
Try and get a deal on the Euros because The Stones aren’t coming home. Yes, I know, it’s sad but at least we can hop on a plane to a nearby country to catch them. The boys will be performing their Stones – No Filter Tour which was hugely popular in the states. To get …
Diamond Head Premier New Video ‘Diamonds’
Diamond Head premier their new video ‘Diamonds’ and continue to promote their 2016 self-titled album. The video is exclusively hosted on Guitar World and features vintage and modern footage spanning the band’s career. The cut and paste video was created by Emmy Award nominee Roman at Snakejam Studios. This all comes in time for their …
Belfast Travel Diary
The Belfast Clock The salty air brushed my skin as we walked by the Belfast Lough. Scenic routes and twisted roads had led me to this beautifully understated Irish city. But it is no less heaped in history and folklore than Dublin. An old pub by the sea is always a dream. My uncle …
Album Review: Blondie – Pollinator
Everybody and their goldfish knows who Blondie are. My first memory of Blondie’s music was watching Angelica Pickles butcher “One Way Or Another” during Rugrats The Movie. When I grew a little older, I heard “Call Me” as a murderous doll gave herself a makeover in The Bride Of Chucky. This prompted me to log …