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In March, Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones announced he would be performing a rare solo show at the legendary Paradiso in Amsterdam which sold out in minutes, a subsequent second night was added again selling out immediately. Due to continued ticket demand, shows in London and Cologne have been announced. These intimate shows […]
What a glorious summer for a festival! Maid of Stone 2026 didnât have a cloud in the sky for the entire three days. Also glorious was the line up and the organisation meaning that nothing overlapped on the main two stages and nothing was more than five minutes walk away! There was literally nothing to […]
Tuk Smith is someone who so far hasnât the breaks he deserves. His ability to write catchy Punk Pop songs like they donât make âem anymore should have paid more dividends. His authentic Rock ânâ Roll personality and coolest demeanour hasnât always chimed well in a corporate world. However, grey suits and rap-culture cannot rule […]
11 July 2026, Knebworth Review & Photography: Aggie Anthimidou Last year, Iron Maidenâs show at London Stadium felt like a homecoming, but this yearâs performance at Eddfest truly felt like home. This was more than a festival. It was a celebration of one of the most legendary bands in metal and the incredible community that […]
Those Made Broken – In Their Own Words Glasgow alt-rockers Those Made Broken drop in for a chat with TotalRockâs Dunk MacKellar for the lowdown on music, influences and insights and info about their new album! Those Made Broken‘s creative foundation stems from a Glasgow music college, where singer John Murray and guitarist Scott […]
PYROCLAST – IN THEIR OWN WORDS Glasgow metallers Pyroclast drop in for a chat with TotalRock’s Dunk MacKellar for the lowdown on music, influences, the scene and all things Pyroclast! Q. Hi. Can you tell us your name, what you do in the band? A. I am Mark, the misanthropic frontman and overly fussy lyricist […]
Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger Laid Bare: A Profoundly Human London Triumph! Stepping away from the towering speaker stacks and thunderous arena theatrics, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger arrived at Londonâs Islington Assembly Hall armed with little more than acoustic guitars and a mountain of shared history. The applause that greeted the Halestorm frontwoman and […]
19 June 2026, Wembley Arena Review & Photography: Aggie Anthimidou It was a night celebrating Foreigner’s golden era, packed with a collection of the band’s greatest hits as part of their 50th Anniversary tour. Although this is effectively a band of newer members – with only original founder Mick Jones remaining, and no longer touring […]
19 June 2026, Wembley Arena Review & Photography: Aggie Anthimidou From the moment Jefferson Starship stepped on stage, the audience was wrapped in the awe of a band whose history stretches deep into rock’s most iconic territory. Led by David Freiberg, the group’s longest-serving member and a veteran of the Woodstock era, the band delivered […]
Fascinating tales and revelations from Download 2026… Cover photo: Louise Phillips Photography
Sisters Doll are over from Australia, all the way to the Cart and Horses, East London! They made quite a splash at Call Of The Wild and have supported in London, but this is their first headline gig. Despite the tube strike they still pull a good number of punters, especially for a band that, […]
It is seven years since Bullets and Octane were in the UK. This is an eternity in the music industry, so what would the band be like? People are curious and despite the fact that there is a tube strike so it is difficult to get around London tonight, the venue is packed out. […]
