With The Truth Ain't What it Used to Be landing last week and going on tour to coincide with the release to open for Black Star Riders, there's misfortune looming around the Glasgow date of the tour. Namely since Wayward Sons weren't meant to be here and Black Star Riders were meant to open for … Continue reading Interview: Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons)

If ever there was an evocative album title, it’s Wayward Sons’ newest. And the Toby Jepson-led outfit have a point. In an era of fake news and doublespeak, frankly, the truth ain’t what it used to be. Making no secret of the fact they weren’t going to make another Ghosts of Yet to Come, this … Continue reading Album Review: Wayward Sons – The Truth Ain’t What it Used to Be

After almost 40 years in the metal world, true legends Saxon are still going strong. Hot on the heels of their latest release, the awesome Thunderbolt, the band are kicking off the UK leg of this tour to a sold out Barrowlands in Glasgow. The denim and leather clad masses are here for a night … Continue reading Gig Review: Saxon / FM / Wayward Sons – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (18th October 2018)

Another night, another gig. Glasgow - indeed the UK - is heaving in live acts at the moment, with every week a veritable smorgasbord of choice when it comes to which bands are worth catching at one of your local venues. Steel Panther are a gimme, though, and it's no surprise that their current tour … Continue reading Gig Review: Steel Panther / Inglorious / Wayward Sons – Glasgow O2 Academy, 20th Jan 2018

Whenever we hit this point of the year, I simultaneously love and loathe it. It’s great to revisit everything that happened in the last 12 months but at the same time, when I collate my lists of what I feel are the best albums and live shows, I always hate leaving something worthwhile off the … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review: Ross Green – Music Editor

With tickets vanishing quicker than your mom's virginity, Steel Panther have been forced (actually held down and forced - Lexxi liked it) to add three more dates to their itinerary in early 2018. London, Nottingham and Bristol have just been given fair warning and fire brigades are on standby to deal with any blazes resulting from … Continue reading Steel Panther add three more dates to 2018 UK/IRE tour