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@ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, May 11 2010

The Australian Pink Floyd just get better and better and better.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the band’s audience appeal.

Don’t get me wrong, everyone who witnessed their latest gig at Newcastle’s Metro Arena will have left convinced – if they ever needed convincing -that they’d just been privy to an awe-inspiring set by the world’s finest tribute act. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s all done and dusted – rock legends Kiss will play Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on Sunday May 2.

After initially missing the North East off next summer’s Sonic Boom European tour the boys have caved in to phenomenal demand and will headline the region’s biggest music venue.

Tickets go on sale at 9am tomorrow via the internet and through telephone bookings. The Arena’s box office opens an hour later. See you there and get ready for a Kiss-tastic 2010 with rushonrock!

@ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, November 10 2009

Leicester’s finest came  took Newcastle by storm with an outstanding live show on the opening night of their tour promoting new album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum.

Playing on stage with none other than Noel Gallagher on guitar, it is clear to see that Tom Meighan and his army are enjoying life as one of the best bands in Britain today. Read the rest of this entry »

North East rock heroes Fables Last Stand take their game to the next level tonight with a special showcase set in front of 3,000-plus fans at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena.

Roachie, Twiggy and the boys are celebrating cutting the remaining tracks for their forthcoming debut album with a full set prior to Newcastle Eagles’ British Basketball League clash against London Capital.

And the show will double up as a celebration of the Eagles’ second successive league title – the franchise’s 10th trophy in four years under celebrated player-coach Fabulous Flournoy. Read the rest of this entry »

As one of Britain’s fastest-rising rock bands wrap up their debut headline tour of the UK we pay tribute to the the monster that is the Stone Gods by posting the second part of a cracking interview with the skin tight quartet.

Leaving behind The Darkness and ensuring rock fans finally see the light we’re expecting some awesome festival shows from the band this summer followed by another bigger and better headline tour before the year is out. And maybe a follow up to their brilliant debut album? Who knows.

One thing’s for sure – at a time when traditional British rock is enjoying a long overdue resurgence, the Stone Gods are setting the standard. And they know it. Read the rest of this entry »

With a big arena date two months away and a few tickets still to sell it’s about this time that venue bosses, band management and record company PRs start to get a little twitchy.

They’ve done the magazine adverts, the billboard posters and even, in the case of the biggest-selling bands, the television campaign.

They’ve even booked one of the most talked about emerging acts of the modern generation to boost interest and appeal to a wider audience. Read the rest of this entry »

They’re destined to become one of the biggest British rock bands of the modern era with infectious hooks and singalong choruses underpinning a determination to succeed.

Yep the Stone Gods have it all – a brilliant debut album, a charismatic frontman, experience of the highs and lows of the music biz and a new single out this week. You can purchase Start Of Something from the usual outlets and in the meantime enjoy the first part of rushonrock’s exclusive chat with Richie, Dan, Robin and Toby. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you an all rounder or do you like it in your face? Do you like your gigs with a hard centre or a focal point?

Does a stage in the middle fail to hit the heights? Or is it time rock and metal bands came full circle?

Metallica’s decision to play ‘in the round’ has divided opinion on the visually stunning Death Magnetic tour but what’s not to like? Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been officially designated Metallica Day on rushonrock as the thrash beasts roll into Tyneside to play the Metro Radio Arena for the first time in many a long year.

Having witnessed James and the boys lay waste to Leeds last summer it’s safe to say we can expect something very special from one of 2008′s top selling acts. And the fact Metallica have brought young upstarts The Sword and en vogue metal kings Machine Head along for the ride really is an added bonus.  Read the rest of this entry »

Just imagine The Answer (pictured), Metallica, Justin Hawkins and Hot Leg, Thin Lizzy, Rush and Testament all in one place, all in one week?

No, we’re not talking about the festival to end all festivals but one of the UK’s fastest-growing rock and metal websites featuring the bands you love by the bucketload. Yes, we’re confidently predicting this could be the biggest week yet for rushonrock and its army of loyal readers but if you’re new to this then welcome along for the ride. Read the rest of this entry »