Shane Pinnegar, Journalist

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Live Review: Iron Maiden, The Raven Age

"The tour was designed to appeal to dedicated fans."

Features / Music

On Battling Cancer And A Plane Crash

"Bruce was devastated about it."

Features / Music

On Dealing With The Haters

"Those people that hate Steel Panther, they can just suck my dick."

Features / Music

‘Walking On Sunshine’ 30 Years On

"We were up against Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet and Siouxsie Sioux. We seemed fairly ordinary!”

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Hailmary - Evolve Dissolve EP

"Hailmary are their own men now."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Black Stone Cherry – Kentucky

"Kentucky distils the BSC sound: it’s four guys remembering why they started a band."

Features / Music

Keeping Your Guard Up In The Digital Age

“Our bread and butter is always touring and that is what keeps the band alive."

Features / Music

Touring With Friends To Re-Invigorate Creativity

"We're like just a bunch of kids out on the road."

Features / Music

Things Aren't Always As Glamorous As They Look

"We were so tired we hated each other. We hated everything."

Features / Film & TV

On The 'Decline' Trilogy And A Follow-Up

"All your readers could take their iPhones and make that movie before I get mine done."

Features / Music

The Importance Of Reggae In Society

“We follow his lead as far as where the music takes us.”

Live Review: Def Leppard, Baby Animals

"Def Leppard gave Perth a little bit of everything that has made them endure so well for so many years."

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