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The BIG Über Rock Interview: Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons)

The BIG Über Rock Interview: Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons)

Posted by | Feb 15, 2020 | ,

One of the hardest working musicians, fronting one of the hardest working bands in the Über Kingdom, Toby Jepson and his group of Wayward Sons are currently nearing the end of a month-long run supporting tongue-in-cheek superstars Steel Panther across the length and breadth of Europe. With the tour heading across the Irish Sea for its final trio of dates, we caught up with the singer to talk about how their latest roadtrip had been going, as well as the prospect of sharing the same stage as KISS at this summer’s Download Festival, the band’s relentless work ethic and the secret to their success on social media.

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‘Confessions Of A Female Tour Manager’: The BIG Über Rock Interview – Kim Hawes

‘Confessions Of A Female Tour Manager’: The BIG Über Rock Interview – Kim Hawes

Posted by | Feb 15, 2020 | , ,

Kim Hawes can rightly be regarded as one of the true groundbreakers for women in the music industry, someone who broke through the glass ceiling of perceived prejudice and proved that anyone, if they put their mind to it, can achieve virtually any goal they seek to score. Having survived ten years working with Motörhead – an achievement only one other person could boast about – this former swimming instructor became one of only six female tour managers working anywhere in the music industry, bringing with it the equal amounts of grit and glamour which makes up life on the road with some of the biggest bands on the planet, from Rush to Black Sabbath. Last year, having ended her journey and stored her suitcases away for the last time, Hawes shared her experiences in her autobiography, the rather cheekily titled ‘Confessions Of A Female Tour Manager’.

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Biff Byford – ‘School Of Hard Knocks’ (Silver Lining Music)

Biff Byford – ‘School Of Hard Knocks’ (Silver Lining Music)

Posted by | Feb 14, 2020 | , ,

When an iconic frontman from an iconic band releases their first ever solo album – and does so more than four decades into their career fronting said band – it is perhaps fair to say that the prospect of same could be approached with equal amounts of anticipation and trepidation. The canon of British heavy metal is littered with stories of varied success. Paul Di’Anno has spent his time since leaving Iron Maiden living on the legacy of the two albums he recorded with them, while Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson both produced some very dodgy stuff, to say the least. In fact, it could be argued that only Ozzy and Robert Plant have flourished by carving their own paths outside of the bands with which they made their respective names… which brings us neatly to this first ever solo offering from one of the most recognizable voices, never mind dominant forces, on the ÜK metal scene…

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The Interrupters/The Skints/ Buster Shuffle – Nottingham, Rock City – 5 February 2020

The Interrupters/The Skints/ Buster Shuffle – Nottingham, Rock City – 5 February 2020

Posted by | Feb 14, 2020 | ,

Nottingham was recently turned into a haven for ska fans as The Interrupters came to town as part of a short run of dates. Riding on the back of the extremely successful release of ‘Fight The Good Fight’ and years of hard work, the band have come far and are being rewarded by exciting venues each night of the ÜK tour. The ska punk quad hailing from Los Angeles took over Nottingham’s Rock City for a packed-out night of music, partying and fun. Supporting them were The Skints and Buster Shuffle, both perfect for waking the ever-growing crowd up for a dance…

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Godthrymm – ‘Reflections’ (Profound Lore)

Godthrymm – ‘Reflections’ (Profound Lore)

Posted by | Feb 14, 2020 | ,

After a long, hard day most people like to relax and unwind with maybe a bath or a glass of wine (sometimes both together) but not our Jonny B. Instead, He prefers to sit in a dimly lit room and stick on something particularly slow and doomy and just let the outside world slip away. Today it just so happens that Godthrymm has just what he’s looking for in their first full-length album, ‘Reflections’.

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