Slam Dunk Midlands - Civic Hall, Wolverhampton - May 25 2015 (Photo Gallery)
Slam Dunk has passed from snotty upstart to bank holiday tradition and this year’s triple header further cemented its place as the discerning pop-punk fan’s weekender, even drawing in a few old heads thanks to the addition of some ‘90s heroes and hardcore mainstays.
Written by: Dani Hewitt | Date: Thursday, 28 May 2015
Pretty Vicious - Miners' Institute, Blackwood - January 30 2015 (Photo Gallery)
A matter of hours after sticking a cap on the hype surrounding them by announcing a deal with Virgin EMI, Pretty Vicious hit the stage at Blackwood Miners’ Institute.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Monday, 02 February 2015
Kasabian - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - November 23 2014 (Photo Gallery)
Kasabian have had a pretty good 2014. Glastonbury headline set? Yep. A #1 album? That too. Now, as winter sets in, the indie heroes are winding their way across the UK and Ireland, bothering arenas either side of setting up shop at London’s O2 Academy Brixton next month.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2014
The Gaslight Anthem - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - November 22 2014 (Photo Gallery)
The Gaslight Anthem have spent the last few years climbing the rungs of rock’s ladder, with ‘Get Hurt’, their fifth full-length, landing in the upper reaches of album charts on both sides of the Atlantic back in the summer.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Monday, 24 November 2014
Lit - Cardiff University - November 13 2014 (Photo Gallery)
It’s been a busy year for Lit. The Orange County rockers have been on the road pretty much throughout, wishing a grand ol’ Happy Birthday to their finest album, ‘A Place In The Sun’.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Friday, 14 November 2014
Kids In Glass Houses - Great Hall, Cardiff University - October 31 2014 (Photo Gallery)
The streets outside might have been reserved for ghosts and ghouls, but inside all thoughts were of a fond farewell. Kids In Glass Houses drew a line under their time together at a packed Cardiff University on Friday night, going out in a blaze of confetti and pop-rock gems.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Monday, 03 November 2014
Black Stone Cherry & Airbourne - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - October 28 2014 (Photo Gallery)
Black Stone Cherry brought Airbourne and Theory Of A Deadman with them to Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena for an evening of riffs, solos and just a little beer on October 28.
Written by: Stereoboard.com | Date: Thursday, 30 October 2014
Paul Weller - Cardiff Castle - July 24 2014 (Photo Gallery)
Paul Weller arrived at Cardiff Castle on July 24 for an evening of sunshine and classics from his back catalogue, with the Modfather providing exactly what was required in the first show at the venue since the Stereophonics’ second stop there five years ago.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Friday, 25 July 2014
Frank Turner - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - February 6 2014 (Photo Gallery)
Frank Turner arrived at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena on February 6 to kick off his first arena tour.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Friday, 07 February 2014
Airbourne - O2 Academy, Bristol - December 10 2013 (Photo Gallery)
For those about to rock...we give you Airbourne.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Thursday, 12 December 2013
Swn Festival - Cardiff - October 17-20 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Sŵn Festival invaded Cardiff for four days of new music and revelry between October 17 and 20, with a host of thrilling gigs ensuring that the latest edition of the venue-hopping event delivered on its promise.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Fat Freddy's Drop - Colston Hall, Bristol - October 2 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Fat Freddy's Drop landed in the UK earlier this month to bring their mash-up of reggae, ska and hip hop to the masses, and we were on hand to capture the action at their Bristol show.
Written by: Craig Thomas | Date: Thursday, 10 October 2013
Steelhouse Festival - Ebbw Vale, South Wales - July 27-28 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Last weekend the Heads Of The Valleys became the centre of the rock music world, with Planet Rock's Steelhouse Festival hosting some of the biggest names in rock at one of the most picturesque venues in the world. Stereoboard were at the festival to bring you all the action from the stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Bon Jovi - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff - June 12 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Rock legends Bon Jovi were in Cardiff last night for the latest show on their massive 'Because We Can' world tour. You can check out our live review of the spectacular show here, in addition, Stereoboard were on hand to photograph all the action on stage!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 13 June 2013
The Specials - Newport Centre, Newport - May 23 2013 (Photo Gallery)
The Specials, the most popular 2Tone band of their generation, were in South Wales last week stopping off at the Newport Centre on Thursday 23rd May as part of their current UK tour. Stereoboard were on hand to capture all the action on stage!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Bring Me The Horizon - Solus, Cardiff University - May 5 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Bring Me The Horizon were in Cardiff last Sunday, May 5th, supporting the release of their latest acclaimed studio album 'Sempiternal'. The tour concluded on Tuesday with a huge show at London's KOKO, however, in the welsh capital, Stereoboard were stage side to capture all the action on stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 09 May 2013
Crossfaith - Solus, Cardiff University - 5th May 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Japanese Electro Metalcore outfit, Crossfaith have been supporting Bring Me The Horizon on their recent April and May UK tour. Last Sunday, May 5th, the tour arrived in Cardiff and Stereoboard were waiting in the wings to catch all the action on stage!
The Quireboys - O2 Academy, Bristol - 28th April 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Currently storming through a series of UK dates, The Quireboys were at Bristol's O2 Academy on Sunday April 28th, supporting Saxon who are currently promoting their new album 'Sacrifice'. Stereoboard were stage-side to capture all the action!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Saxon - O2 Academy, Bristol - 28th April 2013 (Photo Gallery)
New Wave of British Heavy Metal front-runners, Saxon were in Bristol on Sunday, April 28th, to promote their latest studio album 'Sacrifice', released on 25th February. Stereoboard were in attendance to bring you all the action from the stage.
Rival Sons - Solus, Cardiff University - 10th April 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Long-beach four-piece Rival Sons were in the welsh capital last week, as part of their April 2013 headline UK tour. Stereoboard were on-hand to capture all the action on stage!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 15 April 2013
The Graveltones - Solus, Cardiff - 10th April 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Rival Sons are currently on tour in the UK in support of their latest album, 'Head Down'. Stereoboard were stage-side to caputure all the action on stage - check out some shots from The Graveltones, who supported Rival Sons at their Cardiff show.
Biffy Clyro - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 22nd March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro were in Cardiff last Friday, stopping at the Motorpoint Arena for the welsh leg of thieir 'Opposites' UK arena tour. Stereoboard were on-hand to capture all the action on stage!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Ghost - O2 Academy, Bristol - 22nd March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
The mysterious cult known as Ghost descended upon Bristol last Wednesday to headline this year's Jagermeister Music Tour. Stereoboard were in attendance to bring you all the action from the stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 22 March 2013
Gojira - O2 Academy, Bristol - 20th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
French metal goliaths Gojira were on stage last Wednesday night, as the Jagermeister Music Tour rolled through Bristol. Gojira devastated the crowds with the hulking riffs, polyrhythmic pummelling and blood-chilling growls that their though provoking brand of metal offers and Stereoboard were on hand to capture all the action on stage.
The Defiled - O2 Academy, Bristol - 20th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Hotly-tipped UK metallers The Defiled were in Bristol last Wednesday, as part of the line-up for this year's Jägermeister music tour. Gojira and Ghost also appear on the bill. As usual, Stereoboard were stage-side to capture all the action.
The Script - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 19th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Bringing their current UK tour to a close, BRIT nominated The Script were at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena last night for the welsh leg of their spring arena tour. Stereoboard were stage-side to bring you all the action!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Lawson - Great Hall, Cardiff University - 15th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Lawson were in the welsh capital last weekend, stopping by at Cardiff University for the welsh leg of their current 'Chapman Square' UK tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 18 March 2013
Halestorm - Solus, Cardiff University - 10th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Grammy winners Halestorm were in the welsh capital Cardiff last weekend, performing at Solus at Cardiff University as part of their spring UK tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Friday, 15 March 2013
In This Moment - Solus, Cardiff University - 10th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
LA metallers In This Moment were at Solus, Cardiff University last weekend, supporting Halestorm on a spring UK tour. Stereoboard were in attendance to bring you all the action from the stage.
Breed 77 - Bogiez, Cardiff - 9th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Alternative metallers Breed 77 were at Bogiez, Cardiff, last weekend ofr the welsh leg of their UK tour. Stereoboard were at the show to capture all the action on stage.
Left Unscarred - Bogiez, Cardiff - 9th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Hailing from The Black Country, Left Unscarred were at Bogiez last weekend, supporting alternative metallers Breed 77 on their current UK tour. Stereoboard were on hand to capture all the action on stage.
For The Imperium - Bogiez, Cardiff - 9th March 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Finnish metallers For The Imperium were at Bogiez last weekend, supporting alternative metallers Breed 77 on their current UK tour. Stereoboard were at on hand to capture all the action on stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Grand Magus - Bogiez, Cardiff - 27th February 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Swedish riff gods Grand Magus are back in the UK right now, unleashing their brand of epic doom and extreme metal to the masses on a 10-date tour. Stereoboard were at Bogiez, Cardiff, to capture all the action on stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 28 February 2013
Example - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 25th February 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Nearing the end of his current UK tour, the chart-dominating Example performed at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena last night and Stereoboard were at the show to capture all the action on stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Ronan Keating - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 19th January 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Ronan Keating has announced dates for a 2013 UK tour supporting new album 'Fires'. The Boyzone star performed at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena yesterday, Sunday 19th January, and Stereoboard were at the venue to capture all the action on stage. Check out the photo slideshow, below.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Sunday, 20 January 2013
Electric Six - Glee Club, Cardiff - 10th December 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Detroit six-piece Electric Six are currently unleashing hell on their 10th anniversary tour, performing their debut album ‘Fire’ in it’s entirety for the first time in the UK. Earlier this week, Dick Valentine and the gang returned to Cardiff's Glee Club for another night of high voltage entertainment. Stereoboard were at the show to capture the action on stage. Check out the photo slideshow below.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Thin Lizzy - Colston Hall, Bristol - 4th December 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Irish rockers Thin Lizzy are currently on the road, performing at venues around the UK and Ireland for the last time ever under the Thin Lizzy banner. The iconic band were in Bristol last week and Stereoboard were at the venue to capture all the action on stage. Check out the photo slideshow, below.
Testament - HMV Ritz, Manchester - 29th November 2013 (Photo Gallery)
Californian thrash metal outfit Testament were recently in the UK for a run of four UK tour dates supporting tenth studio album ‘Dark Roots of Earth’. Stereoboard were at their Manchester show last week, check out all the on-stage action below.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Wednesday, 05 December 2012
Europe - Coal Exchange, Cardiff - 30th November 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Swedish rockers Europe have just concluded their autumn UK tour supporting latest album 'Bag Of Bones'. Performing at Cardiff's Coal Exchange on the penultimate stop of the tour, Stereoboard were at the show to capture all the action on stage.
Buckcherry - Cockpit, Leeds - 27th November 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Anyone catch Buckcherry, one of L.A's finest rock acts, performing in Leeds earlier this week? The show, which is part of the band's current Autumn UK tour, took place at the Cockpit venue and Stereoboard were on hand to capture all the action on stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 29 November 2012
Motorhead - Colston Hall, Bristol - 18th November 2012 (Photo Gallery)
In keeping with what has now become tradition for any self respecting rock fan, Motorhead have been out on the road for their annual autumn tour. Last night, the iconic Lemmy Kilmister and co wrapped up 2012's tour with a thundering performance at Bristol's Colston Hall. Stereoboard were on hand to capture all the action on stage!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 19 November 2012
Steel Panther - O2 Academy, Bristol - 13th November 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Steel Panther are to wrap-up their biggest UK headlining tour to date tonight at London's Hammersmith Apollo. Earlier this week, the Sunset Strip rockers stopped to perform at Bristol's O2 Academy and Stereoboard were on hand to capture all the action on stage.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 15 November 2012
Westlife - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 10th May 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Westlife are currently on the road for their mammoth 'Farewell Tour' of the UK and Ireland, playing a string of dates at most of the country's biggest arenas.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 14 May 2012
Skindred, Therapy?, Black Spiders, Turbowolf - O2 Academy, Bristol - 14th April 2012 (Photo Gallery)
Newport ragga-metallers Skindred were in Bristol last Saturday, 14th April, headlining the second Jägermeister Music Tour with Irish alternative metal band Therapy?. Black Spiders and Turbowolf were also around to provide some pretty awesome support.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 16 April 2012
Alter Bridge & Black Stone Cherry - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 23rd November 2011 (Photo Gallery)
American rock outfits Alter Bridge (pictured) and Black Stone Cherry have kicked-off their co-headline UK tour.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Thursday, 24 November 2011
Alice Cooper - Colston Hall, Bristol - 26th October 2011 (Photo Gallery)
Preparing for tonight's hugely-anticipated Halloween show, Alice Cooper, one of the world's most entertaining live performers, will wrap up his Halloween Night of Fear UK tour in Glasgow this evening. Check back to Stereoboard within the next few days for a full review of the spooktacular show!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Monday, 31 October 2011
Bombay Bicycle Club - Cardiff University - 14th October 2011 (Photo Gallery)
Bombay Bicycle Club were performing in Cardiff on Friday, October 14th, as part of their biggest UK headline tour to date. Following the release of their third album, ‘A Different Kind of Fix’, this tour has seen the band with guitars fully plugged back in!
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Snoop Dogg - Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff - 8th October 2011 (Photo Gallery)
The Doggfather Snoop Dogg was in Cardiff last Saturday, 8th October, performing at The Motorpoint Arena as part of his 2011 UK arena tour. The tour follows his triumphant UK festival appearances and saw Snoop deliver the ultimate show featuring special guests and all the hits spanning his 19 year long career.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Judas Priest & Queensryche - Newport Centre, Newport - 15th July 2011 (Photo Gallery)
After storming the world for nearly 40 years and taking their very special brand of heavy metal to all four corners of the planet, Judas Priest - one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time – kicked-off their 'Epitaph' final UK tour in Newport, South Wales on Friday 15th July.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Bon Jovi - Ashton Gate, Bristol - 27th June 2011 (Photo Gallery)
Bon Jovi's 2011 Tour hit the UK earlier this month and having played to a packed-out Hard Rock Calling Festival crowd at London's Hyde Park on Saturday 25th June, the band rolled into the home of Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate, last night to deliver a stunning set of greatest hits.
Written by: Jon Stickler | Date: Tuesday, 28 June 2011