Adrian Stonley

Nov 22, 2024 | metaltalk.net | Adrian Stonley

Steve Hackett will release Live Magic At Trading Boundaries on 17 January 2025. The 19-track package contains track recorded over the years at the Fletching venue, where Steve presents his stripped-down material. These evenings have become almost legendary where, as Steve told MetalTalk, “a greater level of indulgence” is required from the audience.

Nov 20, 2024 | metaltalk.net | Adrian Stonley

The last time Dutch symphonic rockers Within Temptation graced the UK was two years ago in a doubleheader with US rockers Evanescence, dubbed by MetalTalk as a retina-burning eardrum-blasting spectacle. Tonight, however, was all about Within Temptation. With an album, Bleed Out released in 2023, they were here to show how they have grown and developed as a live act and as musical artists.

Nov 16, 2024 | metaltalk.net | Adrian Stonley

Tonight, The London Palladium saw the first night of the Suzi Quatro UK tour celebrating her 60th anniversary in music. There really is still no holding this lady back. She very much remains the Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll and sets the benchmark for younger female artists to follow. With an introduction from ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, we knew that we were in for something special.

Nov 9, 2024 | metaltalk.net | Adrian Stonley

Sometimes, as a music fan, you are lucky enough to witness a show that transcends all expectations, and with Solstice, expectations are always high. Tonight was one of those nights at the excellent Trading Boundaries. Words And Photography: Adrian StonleyWhatever or however you approach a concert, whether it is simply musical entertainment, to see a favourite band, or to discover a new one there is always an element of hope for something special to occur.

Oct 28, 2024 | metaltalk.net | Adrian Stonley

The main support to the brutal, intensive, but thoroughly entertaining Kings Of Thrash came in the form of Greek band Andry. Taken from the name of the vocalist Andry Lagiou, they are a female-fronted ‘old school’ Heavy Metal band. Words: Adrian StonleyPhotography: Steve RitchieAs a runner-up on The Voice of Greece and front-woman in The Harps, Andry recently decided to go solo and released her debut solo album Skies, of which eight of the nine songs were performed during this show.