In my view, ForChristSake are a very talented band with a lot to offer the music world They represent a genre many may not have heard of – Othra Metal. This translates as ‘orthodox metal’ or ‘Christian metal’ and merges the slipknot/metallica/Panthera style with deep spiritual lyrics. Upon entering the Pavilion, I wasn’t quite sure ...
On the BBC’s morning breakfast show this week, Jeff Beck, who has often supported Rod Stewart called the Scottish rocker two things: “A great performer” and a “cheeky rascal.” Tonight, it was easy to see why. The show opening was announced to the audience as “The Stripper” blared out of the Odyssey Arena’s speaker cabinets, ...
The very moment Music Matters Magazine arrived at Auntie Annie’s, brimming with excitement at the prospect of seeing Nerina Pallot live in Belfast for the first time in three years, we were greeted by John D’arcy’s unexpected grinning face. “What are you doing here!?” we exclaimed. “I don’t know,” replied the charming Lisburn based singer/songwriter, ...
Following last year’s geographical challenge that was the sold-out A-Z tour, encompassing numerous far-flung, little-used venues in areas such as East Grange, Aldershot and Zennor (yes that is a real place!), Ash’s touring schedule in 2010 seems markedly more straightforward. Their venues are bigger again, and the crowds even more eager than before, welcoming the ...