Brisbane

My heart is gladdened. Catching three solid bands, especially on a balmy Sunday evening, is always a joy and tonight was no exception.

Despite playing to a half empty room Melbourne's Sun God Replica got things off to a fine start with their sexy rock/roll/stoner grooves.

The Zoo is one of my favourite venues in Brisbane and while I must confess that I wasn't a massive Korpiklaani fan before entering the gig, when I left I was a con

Tonight's dinner menu at the special hospital where I usually reside consisted of a massive prawn curry and a variety of medicinal pills; all washed down with several large beers.

I'd had a bit of a rough week but with Battle Beast's Steel album pumping through my headphones, I stepped out into the night knowing things were going to get better.

You may or may not know, or indeed care, but Quiet Riot and Warrant aren’t coming to Australia this week.