The Transplants

A super group for the 2000’s – Rancid, The Slackers and Blink 182 – the first album is definitely a must hear. Punk meets hiphop, meets god know what – great music great sound. Possibly my most favorite and a definite ear-worm. https://youtu.be/TuWuoOX0yis Now for the one I first heard https://youtu.be/I9lWfAemdNg and one from theContinueContinue reading “The Transplants”

The Imperial Nobles Team

I have completed the second team from the Bloodbowl box set – the Imperial Nobles. Quite a different painting requirement – trying to make them bright and colourful Again thanks to Jay at the Wolverhampton Warhammer store (oops no longer branded Games Workshop – now that shows my age) for selling me the set andContinueContinue reading “The Imperial Nobles Team”

KMFDM

Kill mother fuckin depeshed mode – as one of my acquaintances told me the meaning of their name was many years ago.. OK KMFDM stands for Kein Mehrheit Für Die Mitleid, loosely translated by the band as “no pity for the majority”. If anyone asks what industrial music is — well KMFDM is the answerContinueContinue reading “KMFDM”

Royal Blood

So who do you blog about after the Foo Fighters ? well my answer is Royal Blood – the band that my daughter and I bonded over – amazing music – wonderful live – absolute musical power .. https://youtu.be/jhgVu2lsi_k This is the one that sticks – a true ear worm .. https://youtu.be/BermIHe03zU HAve been veryContinueContinue reading “Royal Blood”

Nonpoint

Having requested recommendations for bands to try – I’d like to thank NonPoint for being the first and they recommended —- erm.. themselves– well I have no problem with self publicity. Really quite surprised I hadn’t encountered them before especially when I realized they have been going for since 1997 – I must have heardContinueContinue reading “Nonpoint”

SAGA – Anglo Saxons/Danes

I have completed my base 4pt units for my Anglo Saxon/Dane warband. All are Gripping Beast figures, with Little Big Men Studios shield designs. But on with the photos – Anglo SaxDane Warband waiting for the vikingsGripping beast plastic Warlord backed by his Hearth Guards and accompanied by Boris the BunnyGripping Beast Anglo Saxon/danes 2ContinueContinue reading “SAGA – Anglo Saxons/Danes”

Hope will never be silent.

Happy Pride month beautiful people! This month we celebrate all things queer. Pride month is all about togetherness in love and friendship and to commemorate how far gay rights have come.Pride month is about educating people on LGBT+ history and communities and continuing to move forward with equality. It also calls for people to remember how damagingContinueContinue reading “Hope will never be silent.”

Support the RCN

A while ago I signed up to Support the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) campaign for fair pay for Nurses. To day I received an update email which I wish to share with you. Thank you for adding your voice to our #FairPayForNursing campaign by signing our petition to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. You’veContinueContinue reading “Support the RCN”