Monthly Archives: March 2010

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Peter Gabriel, Scratch My Back

Posted on 9th Mar 10 by | comments 0

Now here’s an odd yet interesting idea from Peter Gabriel, one of the most recognisable voices of the last forty plus years – Scratch My Back. Essentially, it’s a covers album but with a rather engaging twist. Every re-interpretation is backed by an orchestra. No guitars, no drums and certainly no synths. So if you’re looking [...]

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Vader, Whelan’s

Posted on 8th Mar 10 by | comments 1

It’s a night of no frills metal brutality here – straight to the point, straight for the jugular. British act Divine Chaos commences proceedings with their angular riff driven metal, all replete with some massive old school thrash influences. There’s a heady dosage of ambition in their delivery, with Path To War being a particular [...]

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Machine Head, Olympia Theatre

Posted on 4th Mar 10 by | comments 0

Initially, The Black Procession tour’s line up was a slightly divisive one, with some disagreeing on Machine Head’s support line up. But when Scottish bruisers Man Must Die take to the stage to commence the proceedings all those reservations are dispelled. For a band that is largely unknown to the crowd, they come out all [...]

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30 Seconds to Mars, The O2

Posted on 2nd Mar 10 by | comments 0

30 Seconds to Mars played the O2 Dublin 26th February 2010 supported on the night by Dublin band Fox Avenue and Los Angeles band Street Drum Corps. For a small band Fox Avenue played the still-gathering crowd with all the confidence of a well known band, at one stage giving a shout out to their [...]

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