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Dan Swinhoe

Sabotaging since 8 Aug 2011

London-based Journalist. Currently an IT copywriter moonlighting as a Freelancer, writes about pretty much anything; Music, Science, Steampunk, Environmentalism and nowadays the state of IT in Nigeria. Loughborough boy born and bred, with my Uni days spent in Sunderland, I like me rock & metal with some Eurovision on the side, a good film or book, and a nice sunday roast. And Tea, lots of Tea, Always willing and able to accept a writing challenge, commissions welcome in exchange for a small stack of cash or a cornish pasty. Follow me on Twitter: @DanSwinhoe Read my Blog: http://danswin.wordpress.com/.

My Articles

Music

Why Soundgarden’s Superunknown Is The Best Grunge Album Ever

A 20th anniversary re-release proves that Cornell and co’s fourth album smashes anything from Nirvana and Pearl Jam, as if it was ever in doubt…

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Music

“I Was Black Sabbath’s Mystery Vocalist”

Tony “The Cat” Martin was said to be every bit as good as Dio, yet he was systematically booted out of Black Sabbath, and has since had his name white washed from the band’s history…

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Music

8 Reasons Why Iron Maiden Still Rock

They’re heavy metal legends and still going strong. Here’s why are better than ever…

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Lists

5 Reasons Nick Cave Is
The Greatest

He’ll make sure God is always in the House and is the living embodiment of artistic integrity. First of all, though, let’s talk about that ‘tache…

Music

Motörhead: The Complete Early Years Reviewed

Metal pioneers Motörhead have one hell of a back catalogue. However, with the whole lot being packaged as ‘greatest hits’ and sold for the price of two festival tickets, the questions is whether it’s worth the investment…

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Music

The Man Behind Nirvana, Muse And Sonic Youth: Butch Vig Interviewed

Butch Vig’s CV reads like a who’s who of rock. For his latest project, Butch has got together with some old friends and made one of the most surprising albums of the year.

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People

Pussy Riot Have Succeeded By Exposing Russia’s Flimsy Democracy

The Russian judicial system has found Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism and religious hatred but the rest of the world has found the Russian state guilty of oppression and injustice…

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Music

Secret Garden Party 2012: Camels, Mud Wrestling And Backstage With Orbital

This year’s Secret Garden Party was a mud bath. No such problems backstage, though, as I caught up with Orbital to talk festivals, comebacks, and Mad Max…

Music

Bloodshot Dawn And 4 More New Rock Bands To Check Out

stuck what to listen to on Spotify? iTunes full of the same old? Then get your ears on to these five hard rocking groups…

Music

Dogshredder Q&A: Blisteringly Hard Rock From The Arse End Of Washington

If you like your guitar music noisy and coming at you at the speed of an oncoming freight train, then maybe you should tune your ears to Dogshredder, whose new EP Brass Tactics is out now…

Music

The Eurovision 2012 Overview: Cyber Sex, Fireworks and Grannies

The Eurovision Crown has been fought for and won for another year, obviously not by the UK. Here’s the full run-down…

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Music

The Alternative Guide To Eurovision 2012

Everything you need to know about Eurovision, from a Montenegrin named Rambo, a San Marino ode to cybersex and our very own Engelbert ‘The Hump’ Humperdinck…

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Life

What The Fuck Is ‘Steampunk’?

From sci-fi sub-genre to dedicated lifestyle, Steampunk has stepped out of the realms of H.G. Wells novels, to establish itself as one of the weirdest underground cultures around. But what the fuck is it?

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