ANTHEM the most consistent top quality Heavy Rock band from Japan played in Singapore yesterday 25th May 2025 at the Esplanade Studio. It was an awesome, spectacular, loud, heavy, fast, yet melodic performance with some surprises in the setlist.
A dynamic memorable experience.
A photo of my humble IMPIETY collection. Currently and probably Singapore's biggest and most well-known musical act all over the world.
The latest Japanese Black Metal band CHARLOTTE THE HARLOT release has arrived and as usual another glorious collection of songs. This new one is a split with Androalphus. Very contrasting styles from these two bands.
The new Drummer for Iron Maiden is Simon Dawson. Found this video on my phone of the video I record of him and Steve Harris playing together with British Lion in 2023 at Nottingham.
I was actually rooting for Steve's Nephew - Joe Lazarus to be the new drummer.
Anyway Good Luck.
IMPIETY
16 November 2024
Phil Studio Grid SINGAPORE
Mighty IMPIETY plays their home country and what a solid, mesmerizing, disciplined and powerful performance.
A night to remember.
LOUDNESS the supreme & respected Japanese band returned to Singapore on 15 September 2024 to play Esplanade Annexe Studio to about 200 fans in a tight intimate setting. About 100 minutes of blockbuster new and sing-along old songs. A high adrenaline, happy & memorable occasion.
A video from last year 2023 July when I backpack across England to see Iron Maiden 4 times, Kiss, British Lion & KK Priest first ever live show.
This is from Nottingham, a short 2 minutes of ALEXANDER THE GREAT middle section - both harmonizing, Adrian 1st solo, Dave 2nd solo.
Flying high the tradition of Japanese Heavy Metal that is loved worldwide since early 1980s are Coven Japan. Soaring melodious dramatic female vocals with thrilling variety style songs like early Maiden, NWOBHM, Mercyful Fate style full of sudden time changes of fast,slow (cont.)
I just received the new Charlotte The Harlot - Unchained cd and its lovely and beyond expectations.
Charlotte The Harlot is a Japanese Black Metal band with a fusion of Traditional Heavy Metal, fabulous solos, melody and awesome songwriting.
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Review
Kreator
28 Jan 2024
Esplanade Annexe Singapore
With about 200+ attendees in a small studio, this feels like an exclusive intimate private show with one of the best live bands around.
A wonderful time indeed. Some photos and videos.
Galneryus
22 Dec 2023
Esplanade Annexe Singapore.
Rare to see a Japan rock band in Singapore but Galneryus did came and a chance to be " educated and exposed " to the disciplined, well oiled 5 piece band.
Brilliant songs, delivery and showmanship.
Gonna check out their catalog.
Secure Standing Ticket for Tokyo September 2024.
Country number 12 to see Iron Maiden if all goes to plan.
City number 21.
Show number 26.
Up The Irons.
KISS - 5th July 2023
o2 Arena, London
One of the best bands in history is ending.
I just have to say goodbye to KISS during my Iron Maiden backpacking trip.
photos of the show &
The Japanese style Tshirt.
But stil Eric Carr, Bruce Kulick, Gene and Paul - my favourite Kiss Lineup.
30 June 2023. AO Arena.
Iron Maiden was on fire.
I took this photo of Adrian Smith doing his guitar solo far away from his spot for one of the new song.
They are so happy and confident. I do not know if they can hear each other well but it was awesome pure 666% live performance.
British Lion (Steve Harris band) at Rebellion, Manchester UK last night 29 June 2023.
A tiny club of a few hundred.
To see Steve Harris in a small area is amazing
As usual, Steve personally was on fire. Opening band was The Strays. (Its all In Your Mind - Iron Maiden cover song)
Housekeeping. A chance to snap this photo. I have a soft spot for Mr Big. Never disappoint seeing them live or listening to their releases.





































