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About Matt Mead

Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
NEWS: Limp Bizkit added to Download 2024 Line-Up

NEWS: Limp Bizkit added to Download 2024 Line-Up

LIMP BIZKIT NU METAL ICONS ADDED TO DLXXI LINE-UP GENERAL TICKETS ONSALE NOW www.downloadfestival.co.uk Liquid Death presents Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, has today revealed nu metal legends Limp Bizkit as the latest addition…

NEWS: HOUSE OF ALL TOUR - APRIL 2024

NEWS: HOUSE OF ALL TOUR – APRIL 2024

How odd it is that the first reports of the existence of HOUSE Of ALL only appeared only early this year, followed by a magnificently-received debut album and two UK tours. Praise was immediate and ecstatic, in spite of controversy…

NEWS: New Fads A Final Encore - Live at the Hacienda

NEWS: New Fads A Final Encore – Live at the Hacienda

In a surprise revelation for music enthusiasts and the indie scene, New Fads has announced the release of their historic final live performance as a live recording titled “Live at the Hacienda”, set to drop on the 24th of November…

REVIEW: Marr Guitars – Johnny Marr

REVIEW: Marr Guitars – Johnny Marr

The playing of a guitar, 6 or 12 string, electric or acoustic, is an art form tried by millions, achieved by 1000’s, perfected by a few chosen souls. One of these few perfectionists is Johnny Marr. A chunky new book,…

INTERVIEW: Andy Spearpoint speaks!

INTERVIEW: Andy Spearpoint speaks!

Andy Spearpoint was the front man of indie funk rock gods New Fast Automatic Daffodils. With live gigs still uttered in certain circles as being the best of the period it is pleasing too hear Andy is working on new…

NEWS: Download XXI line up announced!

NEWS: Download XXI line up announced!

#DLXXI 14-16 JUNE 2024 LIQUID DEATH PRESENTS DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2024 HEADLINERS AND OVER 70 OTHER BANDS REVEALED QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE FALL OUT BOY AVENGED SEVENFOLD PLUS ROYAL BLOOD, THE OFFSPRING, SUM 41, COREY TAYLOR, PANTERA, MACHINE HEAD, BABYMETAL,…

NEW BOOK: Framed: Manchester Photographed 1988-1993

NEW BOOK: Framed: Manchester Photographed 1988-1993

Framed is a unique collection of photos (1988-1993) taken by Simon Taylor, a stalwart of the Manchester music scene, from the late 1980’s onwards. Amazing photos from some truly memorable gigs are intertwined with stories, insider tales and anecdotes from Simon…

Pete Garner original Stone Roses bassist dies

Pete Garner original Stone Roses bassist dies

Reports are coming out of Manchester that original Stone Roses bassist Pete Garner has tragically passed away due to cancer. Pete was there right from the beginnings of the The Stone Roses, seeing them morph from The Patrol and The…

INTERVIEW: Michael Robert Murphy speaks!

INTERVIEW: Michael Robert Murphy speaks!

The Wicked Whispers singer-songwriter explores two beginnings over 10 years apart on a very special collaboration with AV8 Records. Featuring the celebrated debut solo EP Metamorph with 6 stunning exclusive never before heard rough cut demo tracks, previously lost 10…

REVIEW: Produced By Tony Visconti

REVIEW: Produced By Tony Visconti

The works of David Bowie and Marc Bolan might not have been the same without the careful guiding collaboration with Tony Visconti. Bowie was so touched with the relationship that over 40 years of working together did wonders for the…