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Western Sand Talk To ThisIsNotAScene

by Greg Latham | Dec 7, 2013 | Interviews, Music | 0 |

As hot young talent Western Sand take to the road opening up for rock legends (sort of) Black Star...

Comply Or Die – Depths

by Mark Ashby | Sep 13, 2011 | Album Reviews, Music | 0 |

“Depths” is the second full-length album from Belfast hardcore-punk-sludge trio Comply Or Die. The self-released album was unveiled on September 8th 2011 at a launch party, held at the Menagerie Bar in their home...

Interrogate, Baleful Creed, F.A.S.T.L.I.F.E. – The Pavilion, Belfast

by Mark Ashby | Sep 4, 2011 | Live Reviews, Music | 0 |

Openers F.A.S.T.L.I.F.E. describe themselves as a band who “party hard and rock even harder” – and they certainly hit the stage hard, opening with Judas Priest’s ‘Breaking The Law’. However, despite a competent enough...

Gacys Threads, Fragments, Dead ‘Til Friday & Splinters – Auntie Annie’s, Belfast

by Mark Ashby | Aug 12, 2011 | Live Reviews, Music | 0 |

It’s a typical summer evening in Belfast – grey skies, howling winds and the rain lashing down: however, no matter what is happening outside, a few dozen hardcore fans have gathered inside this cramped venue in the heart of the...

Conan, drainland, Slomatics, De Novissimis – The Limelight, Belfast, 6 August 2011

by Mark Ashby | Aug 11, 2011 | Live Reviews, Music | 0 |

Liverpudlian doomsters Conan were making their eagerly anticipated Belfast debut (why is it so hard for mainland bands to travel that few miles over a wee stretch of water?), at the head of a five band bill. Having missed War...