Team Member: Gareth Rooke

Hi I'm Gareth, A foolish Welshman that has found himself living in Scotland. I adore live music and this all started back in University when a friend dragged me along to my first gig and I saw Travis. From then on I spent a lot of time going to see bands from rubbish uni bands that had formed one drunken night to the mighty Blur. When I finished uni there was a 10 year gap between gigs (long story). Now though, on any given day of the week I can be found in the venues of Glasgow. With regards to my music taste I love anything with great lyrics and heavy drums. When I was younger (and still am) I was obsessed with a band called Alisha's Attic. When not at a gig I will be found at my computer playing games like Prison Architect, Hearthstone and Wolfenstein.

Gareth Rooke's Articles:

Track of The Day: Neverise – No Identity

Neverise hit us with their second single 'No Identity'. which brings, heavy guitars, heavy drums and a sultry vocal.

Slam Dunk Festival Has Announced Nine More Bands

Slam Dunk Festival has announced nine more bands for the Kerrang! Fresh Blood Stage.

2000trees Festival 2016 2ND BANDS ANNOUNCEMENT!

With the Festival celebrating its 10th year in 2016...the organisers have created one of the biggest line ups to date. There will be over 100 bands / acts announced for 2016's edition and you can be sure to see AltCorner's coverage at the festival this year!

The Dead XIII Are Touring Next Month!

The Dead XIII recently appeared as special guests to Aiden, on three dates of their farewell tour, where they delighted crowds with their abrasive riffs and pounding beats. The Dead XIII will be heading out on a UK tour in April!

Track of The Day: Led By Lanterns – Recovery

Led By Lanterns debut single 'Recovery' is a neat rock song with a pop punk infusion. We really enjoyed this track here at AltCorner HQ and we've named it our Track of the Day!

Tonight Alive, ABC O2, Glasgow 21/02/16

Heading to ABC O2 in Glasgow there was an energy in the air that the cold and normal rain of Glasgow couldn't squash. Talking with fans outside the venue, some of them had been queuing for eight hours before door in the Glasgow conditions all for the chance to see Tonight Alive.

Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here – Apherium

Embrace The Fall That Brought Us Here does lack variation but being that the EP is only three tracks long it is hard for the band to showcase all they can offer. But, with this no nonsense style and high energy, this EP is perfect to jump around your room to, even if it is for approximately eleven minutes!

Tonight Alive – Limitless

This is an album that new fans will love as it is a fantastic entry point for newcomers but, old fans will have to put it on repeat to get used to this new sound.

Track of the Day: CITY OF ASHES – Battles of my Youth

City Of Ashes beautiful new single 'Battles Of My Youth', is our Track of the Day.

THE DREAMER WITHIN TAKE ON THE A-Z QUESTIONNAIRE CHALLENGE

The Dreamer Within were Spawned in 2014 and fusing a devotion for synths, blistering riffs and ruthless breakdowns merged with engrossing melodies, The Dreamer Within pull from everyone from Enter Shikari and Skrillex through to Bullet For My Valentine and HIM.

PRYTI TAKE ON THE A-Z QUESTIONNAIRE CHALLENGE

Pryti is a true independent artist, having written, sang, and played guitar and bass on all songs from her current album 'Tales Of A Melancholic'. Check out her answers to our A-Z questions below...

Track of the Day: Our Hollow Our Home – ‘Throne To The Wolves’

Southampton's melodic metalcore thumpers Our Hollow Our Home are ready to reveal their new video and single for 'Throne To The Wolves'. We loved this track and we are glad to have them back! We've name this our Track of the Day!

Small Pond Big Fish Release New Video ‘Strange Thoughts Follow Shadows’

London progressive pop punk band Small Pond Big Fish have dropped their kick ass new music video 'Strange Thoughts Follow Shadows'.

Track of The Day: Pearl Handled Revolver – Absinthe in Adelaide

Pearl Handled Revolver single ‘Absinthe In Adelaide’ is a perfect snap shot example of the band’s engaging groove and venomous bite! We loved this track so much, we've named it our Track of the Day!

Tonight Alive Chat To AltCorner

Gareth here, I caught up with Tonight Alive on their Limitless World Tour in Glasgow, and I got to sit down and ask them a few question below...

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