The Blues came calling first, but rock was always waiting around the corner. Well it would be, wouldn’t it? Coming from the deep south, it was inevitable, but living in the deep south of a major Yorkshire City, there’s a gritty hard edge to life! ​ A female guitar prodigy, Chantel was told by a major label that she had a "great voice, but girls don't play guitar like that!" Wisely ignoring their comments, she enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark at BTEC, with 18 distinctions. Chantel then pursued further education and left with a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and a coveted prize, the college’s musician of the year award. ​ Chantel released her highly anticipated second album, Lose Control, in October 2015 on her independent boutique label Tis Rock Music, this being the follow up to her critically acclaimed 2011 debut album, Like No Other.

Australian rocker Cassidy Paris has a very bright future ahead of her. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by artists such as Halestorm, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat Benatar & Avril Lavigne, the fiercely determined young woman is on a mission to inspire a new generation. Since the beginning, Cassidy Paris has released two sold out eps Broken Hearted & Flirt, and her first full length record "New Sensation" was released via Frontiers Music Srl in December 2023. At the age of 11, Cassidy met singer songwriter Paul Laine (ex Danger Danger & The Defiants), who developed a unique mentoring role. Paul took Cassidy under his wing to help develop her as an artist and songwriter, collaborating with her in songwriting and producing her music. From early on, Cassidy wanted to deliver a strong message through her music. In 2018, Cassidy Paris released the song 'Stand', a heartfelt song about standing up for yourself as a young woman. Cassidy continues to deliver that message and promotes anti-bullying through her performances. Paris enjoys performing at many schools around Melbourne, and is an active campaigner for the worldwide Metalheads Against Bullying. Cassidy's talents have not gone unnoticed by some of the most prestigious companies in the industry, with brands such as Fender Guitars, Ernie Ball Strings & Wornstar Clothing all endorsing her. Cassidy Paris has built up a strong connection with her growing worldwide fanbase that has already seen her perform in America, Japan and the UK. 2022 saw Cassidy Paris tour Australia with the likes of John Corabi & H.E.A.T, along with a 12 date UK tour. In 2023, Cassidy Paris signed to Frontiers Music SRL. She released her debut album 'New Sensation' in December to rave reviews, many including a Top 10 Album Of The Year. Cassidy launched the album by touring the UK for a second time to packed rooms at WinterStorm in Scotland, Planet Rockstock in Wales and a number of club dates in England. After the very successful 17 date Midnight Desire headline tour in the UK, which saw Cassidy play a number of packed out clubs shows as well as a very successful appearance at Steelhouse Festival, Cassidy recently appeared at Frontiers Music Festival 2025 and completed a European tour supporting rock legends Harem Scarem.

Australias Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping heavy rock to the forefront. They released one of the albums of the year in 2021; a collection of ten killer songs, produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger). Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, we're a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our presence known with the release of our debut album Wait For The Night". Wicked Smile is fronted by charismatic powerhouse lead vocalist Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (ex Black Majesty & Cyclone Tracy) & Dave Graham (EX In Malice's Wake) on guitars, Tom Nugara (Envenomed) on bass & Andrew Sharp (EX Pegazus) on drums. Lyrically, the band explores current issues within society such as civil unrest, bullying and mental health. Songs like We Fall, Sign Of Times, Daze Of Delirium, Stronger, Last Goodbye & Dont Wait For Me are all thought provoking and not the cliché lyrics that youd expect for this style of heavy rock. Wicked Smile has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the underground rock and metal community. Steve Price at ARfm radio called the band kickass Australian rock with killer vocals. Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio and Skid Row should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and heavy metal.

The UK Classic Rock band STRAY make a long awaited return to Hastings, East Sussex. After touring with Iron Maiden, Kiss, Rush, Black Sabbath etc this show features tracks from across their acclaimed career. With a new album, About Time, there has never been a better time to see these legends. Support from our mates the cheeky cockney rockers 'Soho Dukes ' .....who are absolutely brilliant

The Coven Club is a fabulous new live music night to bring more "oestrogen-fuelled" rock, punk and metal bands to Hastings!

The real bricks and mortar of the band are a heady mix of bands from Englands Scarborough Strip (think Sunset Strip but with less debauchery, more chips and an untapped resource of talent since five Little Angels flew big in 88). Players Scott Wardell (vocals guitar), Andy Jackson (guitars vocals), Chris Mayes (drums vocals) and Wayne Dowkes White (bass) finally came together just prior to the world shutting down in 2020. Rather than dwell on not being able to bring their collective talents to the stage, they started the socially distanced writing sessions that bought the plot for the house they were about to build. Each man brought a different musical path to the band, and you can hear them all as the album unfolds. Eclectic influences ranging from classic rock, funk, emo, nu-metal and melodic rock are mixed perfectly across the ten songs and brick by harmony laden brick they build a unique sound that transcends all of the aforementioned genres. Dead Zebras From the neon-lit streets of London comes Dead Zebras, a band hell-bent on proving that big hooks, bigger hair, and face-melting solos never go out of style. Blending the arena-sized anthems of 80s hair metal with the polished punch of modern rock radio, these four bring a fresh, high-voltage energy that feels like the soundtrack to a high-speed chase in a flaming DeLorean.

Fast-rising American singer Hannah Wicklund develops her art into a psych-rock trip.

Dirty, sweet, rock n' roll from London, UK. New album 'Promised Land' out now.

Of course there are bands that have garnered higher chart positions, sold more albums and filled bigger venues than Anvil. Yet there are few metal acts that have earned as much respect from their colleagues as the Canadian act surrounding vocalist/guitarist Steve ́Lips` Kudslow and drummer Robb Reiner. The most renowned Anvil aficionados include, among others, international stars such as Metallica and the late Lemmy of Motörhead, who have expressed their unreserved admiration time and again. Expect sold out sweaty smiley shows to tell your mates about. These guys are living legends and inspiration to many.