Friday, March 27, 2026

Hard rock

The Darkness have ‘Permission To Land… Again’ – special 20th anniversary reissue announced with a UK & Ireland headline tour

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On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Permission To Land – the chart-topping, award-winning, multi-platinum debut album which changed the face of rock music forever when it was originally released on July 7th 2003 – The Darkness today announce Permission To Land… Again; a special 20th Anniversary reissue collection, to be released on October 6th 2023 via Warner Music.

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Guns ‘N’ Roses Hyde Park: A Day of Pure Rock ‘n’ Roll – BST Hyde Park 2023 Review

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What a day! We, along with 65,000 fans, gathered in Hyde Park for a day of pure rock n roll, as part of the BST season in London. With the Great Oak Stage welcoming Larkin Poe, The Darkness, The Pretenders and of course Guns ’N’ Roses, and two other stages hosting another eight acts, including Dirty Honey, James and the Cold Gun and The Foxies, there was something for everyone.

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Def Leppard Dominates Hellfest 2023 with High-Energy Set of Classic Hits – Gig review.

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Def Leppard took to the Main Stage at Hellfest 2023 on Friday, June 16th, and delivered a high-energy, crowd-pleasing set that showcased their status as one of the world’s premier rock bands.

The setlist was a mix of classic hits and newer material, with plenty of fan favourites to keep the crowd singing along. The band opened with ‘Take What You Want’ from their latest album, Diamond Star Halos, before launching into a string of hits, including ‘Let’s Get Rocked,’ ’Animal,’ and ‘Foolin’.

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Hellfest: Where Metal Dreams Become Reality – HellFest 2023 Gig Review

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Welcome to the heart of the metal realm, where the roaring riffs, thunderous drums, and electrifying energy converge to create a festival experience unlike any other. The enchanting town of Clisson, France, is home to the annual celebration that has become synonymous with unadulterated sonic mayhem. Embracing the unwavering spirit of metal, Hellfest has once again taken its place as the definitive pilgrimage for devoted headbangers from across the globe. 

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Hollywood Vampires Rock Hellfest 2023 – Gig Review

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Hollywood Vampires kicked off day one of Hellfests evening slots with a fantastic performance full of classic rock favourites, captivating an enormous crowd with their charisma and impeccable stage presence. It was a wonderful day with the radiant sun shining down on the arena although as Alice Cooper said ’You don’t often see vampires come out in the sunlight’ but even with the risk of being burnt by the sun didn’t stop them putting on a show that the crowd went wild for.

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KISS – The End of the Road World Tour at HellFest 2023 – Gig Review

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Here we are, HellFest 2023, the KISS of The End of the Road World Tour, and you just know it’s going to be legendary. This will be the last time we ever get to see KISS live again, but I said that last year at Download. I first witnessed KISS in my 20s, and now at 57, thanks to their iconic makeup, they still look the same. The fiery anticipation fills the air as the black curtain conceals the entire stage.

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