Author: Team Uber

Colours Of One – ‘Vessels’ (Self-Released)

Looking back through the socials of the band, David O’Neill is surprised he’s not come across them on the South Wales music scene over the past 12 years, that is how long they have been together! It’s a hell of a commitment to continue with a project over that period. Searching Spotify, you’ll come across a heavier rock album, ‘Bad News Makes Big Noise’, released in 2009. Dave wonders if they were still finding their sound because there is a variety of styles on there, but it is mainly similar to this, their third album.

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The Undertones/Hugh Cornwell – Camden, Electric Ballroom – 12 March 2022

Finally back on the road for the rescheduled dates following the numerous postponements of the past couple of years, Derry’s finest The Undertones hit Camden’s Electric Ballroom the day after the release of their new ‘Dig What You Need’ compilation album. And what’s more, they have the legendary Stranglers founding member Hugh Cornwell as a special guest for what promises to be a very special night in the English capital.

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Kris Barras Band/Scarlet Rebels/Tribeless – Cardiff, Tramsheds – 11 March 2022

Having bought the ticket for this a few months ago when it was announced, it passed David O’Neill by that it was the same night as Wales v France in the Principality Stadium. It didn’t on the way to the gig! Traffic, no parking and a good few thousand in red and white scarfs reminded him. Anyway, the ticket was a lot cheaper and he thought it was going to be warmer, drier and more entertaining. ..

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Laniidae/Fractured Frames/Regions/Haymaker – Charlotte, NC- Amos’ Southend – 25 February 2022

In case there were any doubts, this particular Friday night was proof that the Carolina metal scene is alive and well in the Queen City. It was the debut show for local band Laniidae and metal fans turned out in droves to show their support. The event took place at Amos’ Southend, a staple of live music in Charlotte, and one venue that has survived the gentrification of the South End neighborhood that was once home to light industries and older homes and is now filled with new high rises, craft breweries, and restaurants. It’s a spot that many hold close to their hearts and simply no better place for what would be a metal showcase for the ages.

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The BIG Über Rock Interview – Brant Bjork (Stöner)

If a band adopts a name like Stöner, then it’s not hard to guess what sort of music they play… even more so when said band’s line-up features two of the founding fathers of the genre, in the shape of one half of the original line-up of one of the THE seminal desert rock bands… We are talking, of course, about a project that has seen the reunion of Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri after a decade-long separation, to bring back to life the sounds that spawned a generation of copycats.

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