Category Archives: 1) Live Reviews

Henge – Live at the Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea, 2025 It’s not every night at the Wedgewood Rooms you’re taken on an intergalactic mission to the planet Voltus B, so who better to do it with than psychedelic electro-rock band Henge. … Continue reading →

Review: Danny and the Champions of the World The last time I saw Danny and the Champions of the World it was a stripped-back instore performance at Southsea’s Pie & Vinyl. This time around may have been the full band, … Continue reading →

Zakk Sabbath – Live Review, Southampton 1865 As far as tribute bands go, Zakk Sabbath certainly have the right credentials. Although, if the real Black Sabbath hadn’t recently announced their much-publicised Birmingham show, then maybe there would have been a … Continue reading →

True Steel Promotions – Traveler/Hanowar/Terminal Force It’s been a while since Pompey has had a regular underground live metal scene. There’s always been a steady flow of punk rock bands and hardcore was certainly thriving once upon a time – … Continue reading →

Beans on Toast – Live Review 2024 If every gig came with as much love as Beans on Toast, the world would be a much better place. Whether the tunes are statements about society and politics or simply about loving … Continue reading →

Photos: Sam Taylor/Loud Noises Mag Words: Sam Taylor/Mr Teeth Reviews Girl Scout – Wedgewood Rooms Review “It’s like a prom in here” enthusiastically proclaimed Girl Scout as they took the early slot at the Wedgewood Rooms. The Scandinavian band being … Continue reading →

Every so often one of those gigs comes along at the Wedgewood Rooms that’s more than just any old show. It’s a sense of occasion. That’s exactly what it was the moment legendary US death metallers Obituary were announced. When … Continue reading →

The James Taylor Quartet – Wedgewood Rooms, 2023 As the Wedgewood Rooms celebrated the 25th Anniversary of club night Hipshaker, tonight’s hosts welcomed acid jazz legends the James Taylor Quartet. This wasn’t to be a sit-down gig in a dimly … Continue reading →

KISS – O2 Arena, London – 5th July 2023 As the larger-than-life characters of Kiss were lowered from the rafters at the London O2 via their individual floating platforms, you knew this was going to be a ludicrous night’s entertainment. … Continue reading →