Articles by Mick Burgess

It`s been quite a long weekend for Rock fans of the North starting on Thursday night with the slamming Funk Rock groove of Dan Reed Network, followed by the incredible four singer led Michael Schenker Fest, celebrating the work of Schenker in the Scorpions, UFO and his own band, MSG. Last night it ...READ MORE

Spinal Tap`s Nigel Tufnel may well have said “How much heavier could this be, the answer is none….none more heavy” and that could certainly be true of tonight`s show at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. This was not for the feint-hearted or for the casual fan walking up just to say “I was ...READ MORE

Michael Schenker Fest Live at the O2 Academy, Newcastle 9th November 2018 It`s never quite the same when a lead singer in a band leaves and the replacement sings those songs done by their predecessor. It never quite hits the mark.  For legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, a fair few singers have ...READ MORE

After seemingly disappearing off the scene for a while when the Dan Reed Network went on an indefinite hiatus after their 1991 album, The Heat, Dan Reed sought solace in a Tibetan Monastery only to be coaxed back into music by a Monk asking to be taught Queen`s We Will Rock You. Such is the power ...READ MORE

Most bands celebrating their 40th anniversary are lucky if they can scrape together one or two original members, quite often only the bassist or drummer remains which dilutes the effect somewhat.  Killing Joke however buck that trend as they hit the road with the original line-up that formed four ...READ MORE

He must be either mad or something of a genius to head out on tour and play his entire, new solo album, only released a day earlier.  Former Blues Explosion/Heavy Trash/Pussy Galore frontman, Jon Spencer, may be a touch of both but whatever he is, he`s never been safe or boring. His latest album, ...READ MORE