Lennie Franklin
The Damned at the O2 institute in Birmingham did not disappoint, opening Fiercely with the beloved ‘I feel alright‘ to an incredibly powerful bouncing reaction, lead vocalist Dave Vanian stealing the show as always with powerful energy, stage presence and trademark swagger alongside original band members Scabies, James and the ever-elusive Captain Sensible himself bouncing … Read more
Hatebreed, fresh off a tour with Black Label Society, and an appearance at a US festival, it was time for their headlining tour. This tour made a stop in Virginia Beach, VA to an unsurprisingly sold-out crowd. First up on the bill was Dying Wish, a newcomer to the metalcore scene. Their lyrics being centered … Read more
Rising from the graves of Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Pretty Reckless return with their new album ‘Other Worlds‘ to bring us a blast from the past with their fantastic cover tracks. (Recommended for fans of: Halestorm, Dorothy, and Thundermother). “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is … Read more
Having been a Godsmack fan for over 20 years and seen them every time they’ve played the UK, I was excited to be given the opportunity of photographing and reviewing tonight’s show. Godsmack have come a long way in the UK since I first saw them at The Garage, London, on my 21st birthday in … Read more
What was billed to be a night of Rock ‘N’ Roll at an outdoor amphitheater in a coastal section of Virginia, there can be challenges with the weather. The show was delayed due to local lightning, and with it having a metal roof, it kind of makes sense. A lot of those waiting in the … Read more