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KAMP – “CLAIRVOYANCE”

Posted on 15/01/2017 by admin

As a youngster, John Kampouropoulos (or just Kamp for short) spent his time sat behind a drum kit, eventually stepping out to take to the microphone and becoming a frontman. The result in recent years has become the KAMP band. … Continue reading →

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BLOODRAINBOW – UPHEAVAL

Posted on 15/01/2017 by admin

There’s probably a reason saxophones and trumpets aren’t normally associated with Death Metal, it’s weird. Having said that, Bloodrainbow hail from a country that find it OK to wrap cottage cheese in chocolate. The album itself starts off sounding like … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW – MIKE HARTLEY (Icebreaker Festival)

Posted on 08/01/2017 by admin

As we pack away the Christmas albums for another year, January brings with it an early start to the festival season and Southsea’s very own Icebreaker. With a key ethos on promoting local underground bands, Icebreaker Festival hosts 120 acts across … Continue reading →

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CARL KAVORKIAN – “SERPEPHANT ELENTINE”

Posted on 05/01/2017 by admin

Hailing from the USA, producer and MC Carl Kavorkian follows up the spectacular “The Happiest Sad Face” with a story of two parts in “SerpePhant EleNtine”. Released as two separate EP’s, both come together as one, taking the listener on … Continue reading →

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5 GO MAD – “LASHINGS AND LASHINGS OF FIVE GO MAD”

Posted on 31/12/2016 by admin

When singer Alan was pushed out of a UK Subs tribute band, it opened the doors to new beginnings and probably the best thing that could have happened. Sticking the proverbial two fingers up at his former band-mates, the aptly … Continue reading →

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STAYAWAKES, HORSEFLIES, FAINITES and CYPRIAN SCEPTRE – EDGE OF THE WEDGE, SOUTHSEA, 20th December 2016

Posted on 27/12/2016 by admin

In what was likely to be one of the last gigs of the year, the Edge of Wedge sold out in advance. After all there’s far more to Xmas nights out than the awkward end of year works party. It … Continue reading →

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REEF – PYRAMIDS CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH, 15th December 2016

Posted on 22/12/2016 by admin

Despite some great gigs over the years, I’ve always been a little uncertain about the Pyramids Centre as a venue. Unless you’re right in the thick of it, I’ve often felt slightly distanced from the band performing. There’s too much … Continue reading →

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DREADZONE – WEDGEWOOD ROOMS 2016, Photo’s

Posted on 19/12/2016 by admin

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INTERVIEW – REEF (Jack Bessant)

Posted on 09/12/2016 by admin

Formed in Somerset back in 1993, REEF went to number one in the UK charts with their 2nd album “Glow” featuring the hit singles “Place Your Hands” and “Come Back Brighter”. Following a couple more successful releases REEF called it … Continue reading →

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TONGUES – “TONGUES EP”

Posted on 08/12/2016 by admin

Hardcore metal from the other side of the globe, Tongues have released their debut EP into the world. Upon leaving the band Aversions Crow vocalist Collin Jeffs started his new project with former bandmate Jay Coombs on bass. Tongues are … Continue reading →

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