This is the first part of a series of articles detailing some of the finest rock venues in Europe All photos: David Bronstein La Cartonnerie roughly translated to The Cardboard in English is Reims premier music venue for up and coming bands as well as established artists whizzing their way through France on European tours.
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Co-written by Brett Buchanan In 1996 the biggest story in rock music hit MTV News with a thud, and we all ran for tickets to what would surely be the hottest gig that summer. KISS were reuniting with their original lineup of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, the two former band
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Edited by Brett Buchanan 25 years ago Guns N’ Roses were blazing a trail across North America when they kick-started what would be a two year world tour to support Use Your Illusion I & II. The most dangerous band in the world, as they were often touted back in the early 90’s, went on
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Ugly Kid Joe played their 3rd show in France in 20 years and Alternative Nation was there to see it. La Cartonnerie, Reims, France To most rock fans the sheer mention of Ugly Kid Joe evokes memories of some very fine rock tunes from the 1990’s. ‘Everything About You’, ‘Neighbor’ and their hit cover
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November 18th was a pretty special day for Metallica, their fans and Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. First up the day was celebrated with the arrival of the bands momentous 10th studio album, ‘Hardwired to…Self- Destruct’. The twelve song album has received positive reviews and many are saying it is the best effort from the band
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If 2016 was a busy year for Guns N’Roses then get prepared for 2017 because LA’s finest have just announced a European tour for next summer. And if that wasn’t enough they will be playing a North American 2nd leg of their ‘Not in this Lifetime’ tour which includes, wait for it a show in
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Thrash legends Anthrax are back in Europe in February to support their superb 11th album For All Kings– see below for a full list of dates. To celebrate the New Yorkers returning to Europe and indeed being on the road now for 2 years we will take a look at the history of the band,
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All Photos: David Bronstein Effortless is one way to describe Anthrax’s show at the Forum in London, relentless would be another. For over two hours the New York thrash band belted out crowd favorites, scooped into new material from their 11th album For All Kings and then half way into the show played 1987’s seminal
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All Photos: David Bronstein The lights go out the roars emerge and Iron Maiden’s seminal classic ‘Run to the Hills’ blasts out of the PA, this means only one thing- Trivium. On every night of their latest European tour supporting their 2015 album Silence in the Snow there has been this undeniable homage to
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Edited by Brett Buchanan This Alice In Chains Sap piece was originally published on Alternative Nation in April 2012 as part of our Remembering Layne Staley series. We are republishing it now since Alice In Chains’ Sap recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. This article takes a look back at the making of the EP, how
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Listen up rock fans in England- Camden Rocks is back again to rattle your eardrums, present some of the best old and new talent and to give you an unforgeable day in London! 250 bands- yes you read that right will be playing over one day in 25 music venues around historic Camden, and the
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Festival season is upon us once again and one of the first to be sweeping across the UK will be the Slam Dunk Festival. This 3 day outing now in it’s 10th year takes in 3 different cities kicking off on Saturday, May 27th in Birmingham. On Sunday the festival heads to Leeds and then
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The Great Escape Festival is back for another year of seriously great music from up and coming artists. The festival takes place in Brighton, England and has now become an annual pilgrimage for dedicated music fans. Spread over 3 days starting on May 18th, the festival will feature over 500 musicians playing various venues throughout
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Imagine a festival that doesn’t require rain boots to navigate your way through muddy fields, no tent to stay overnight, good food, flowing beers and toilets that are actually clean. Imagine again a festival that is on your doorstep or at worst right in the heart of your city. Finding it hard? Well there is
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Guns N’Roses are currently sweeping through Europe with alarming rate and fantastic reviews as the trio of Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan are making their mark on Europe for the first time together since 1993. Ever since the ‘Not In This Lifetime’ tour was announced at the beginning of 2016, Europe has waited for
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All Photos: David Bronstein There are some gigs you go to where you know there will be an extra buzz, an atmosphere rarely seen and already an afterthought that you can always say you were there to see a certain band. The Brixton Academy in London has been host to virtually every single group that
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Whilst most bands today seem happy to chug off a new record every five years or so (unless you’re Tool), Rancid have kept themselves busy as their ninth studio album Trouble Maker hits the shelves just three years after Honor Is All We Know. As you would expect the record is short, 36 minutes for
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The 13th edition of the Main Square Festival at Arras in Northern France took place at the beginning of this month and Alternative Nation was there to cover the Sunday edition. All photos: David Bronstein It’s quite a sight to see the brooding figure of Mark Lanegan in the daylight as his show kicks off
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Scottish rockers GUN and the Glaswegians who have always stayed so true to their roots and have one of the closest connections with their fan base that you’re likely to see are back with new album Favourite Pleasures. Favourite Pleasures is the bands 7th album and their first
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There’s a big chance that you haven’t heard of British band Just A Ride, don’t worry the foursome featuring Rod Henderson on vocals, Drew Lowe (guitar), Eddie Hoffmann (bass) and Alex Bailey (drums) formed less than two years ago. Just A Ride have released their first two track EP with production coming from Dave Draper
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