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12 Nights of Work for the Working Men of Bon Jovi Yields Fond Memories
Once upon a time I was a massive Bon Jovi fan, first witnessing them live at Castle Donington back 1985. A year later Bon Jovi turned the rock world on its head with the release of "Slippery When Wet," an album that featured the slick global hits of "You… more »
The View from the Circle Pits of Sonisphere Day 2
There wasn't much time to sleep off the hangovers as the music started early on the Saturday. In the Bohemia marquee tent Swedish metallers Enforcer were onstage at the ungodly time of 11.30am. Sensibly staying off the booze for a few hours, Enforcer… more »
Looking Back on Knebworth House and the Launch of Sonsiphere
The Sonisphere Festival is a travelling circus of rock which routes itself around Europe. Now in its second year, those who attended the Eastern European shows were treated to the big four of thrash (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax). We weren't t… more »
Day Two of High Voltage Shockin Awesome
Review and Photos by Mark Taylor Day 2 of the High Voltage Festival would be another busy day with plenty of non-stop action which would see classic albums performed in their entirety, powercuts, fisticuffs… more »
Inaugural High Voltage Festival Makes History in London
History was being made this weekend at the inaugural High Voltage Festival as it was the first time a major rock festival was being held in London.Located to the East of London in Victoria Park ,not too far from where the Olympics will be he… more »
Ozzy Osbourne Brings Scream to Roundhouse
Ozzy Osbourne is now a household name, but sadly not just for being the Godfather of Metal. He almost lost that status after making a moany divering old fool of himself on the reality show of his family the "The Osbournes." Ozzy i… more »
Iggy and The Stooges at Hammersmith Apollo
When original Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton sadly passed away too soon in 2008, many felt that the reunion of Iggy Pop and The Stooges was a joyful, short-lived time that would be laid to rest a… more »

