He is perhaps one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable musicians. If you’re a fan of your local rock music, you’ll most likely know him. He could be found with a trucker cap on, infamous red beard tremendously groomed and, most … Continue reading Get to Know: Tom Harte
With January now gone, and a gigantic hole in our purses and wallets after the array of wildly great shows announced, we revisit January to remember how good these shows actually were. As you know, we send a team of … Continue reading Our Picks: January 2018
We are delighted to release the fourth episode of our podcast to you all featuring conversations we have with touring musicians as well as promoting some great Northern Irish bands. We’re excited to host legendary frontman Ricky Warwick to talk … Continue reading Podcast 0004: Ricky Warwick & Trucker Diablo
The big truck rolled into town again with the hard-hitting, no holds-barred Fighting for Everything after yet another successful Pledge campaign proving the undeniable loyalty from fans throughout the country. Opening track ‘Born Trucker’ is the anthem made for Trucker … Continue reading Trucker Diablo – Fighting For Everything
With support from Trucker Diablo. Scroll through our photo gallery, by Warren Blair, below: Continue reading Photos: Thunder & Trucker Diablo – Mandela Hall, Belfast
Entering the venue this evening the mood was high. Everyone was there to rock their socks off, and it was an absolute stellar line up ahead to look forward to. Trucker Diablo, a hard working local band from Northern Ireland … Continue reading Airbourne, The Treatment & Trucker Diablo – Limelight, Belfast
Returning to Tubby’s Farm near Hillsborough for the seventh year running, the ever popular Sunflower Fest once again played host to a fantastic array of local Irish talent this weekend. Encompassing music, art, food and spoken word, the rolling fields … Continue reading REVIEW: Sunflower Fest 2016 – Day 2
It was almost a year since Trucker Diablo bid farewell to their guitarist Simon Haddock in the home that afforded them such loyal support. In the twelve months since, Trucker announced and reformed from hiatus (with Simon plugged in and … Continue reading REVIEW: Trucker Diablo – Diamond Rock Club, Ahoghill
The top gear, southern rock fuelled ‘Fight Life’ opens Trucker’s latest offering with grand aplomb, showcasing their fine ability to craft an anthem. ‘Party Like They Started the End of the World’ blows the roof off and it’s their true-to-their-word, … Continue reading REVIEW: Trucker Diablo – Rise Above the Noise
Trucker Diablo have today announced that they have recruited a new bassist to complete their lineup. The heavy rock band, famed for tunes such as ‘Drink, Beer, Destroy’ and ‘Drive’, have recently successfully completed a Pledge campaign for their new … Continue reading Trucker Diablo appoint new bassist to complete lineup
Trucker Diablo have announced their return to the local music scene and want you to get involved in their new album. In the past Trucker Diablo have shared the stage with many great acts and have played festival after festival up … Continue reading Trucker Diablo to return with new Pledge album
Trucker Diablo have today announced a hiatus. “It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to put the brakes on TRUCKER DIABLO for the foreseeable future. I had a sit down with my partner Cheryl yesterday who has been suffering … Continue reading Trucker Diablo Announce Hiatus
The Diamond Rock Club in Ahoghill is every rock fan’s dream. A passionate group of music lovers, long hair hanging, whiskey-drinking and live music with no outdoor interferences. The small village near Ballymena that houses his backroom-like venue is renowned … Continue reading LIVE: Trucker Diablo & Nasa Assassin
We’re delighted to inform you that we will be tweeting live from the Diamond Rock Club in Ahoghill tonight – Saturday 8th February 2014 – where Trucker Diablo will play their last show with guitarist Simon Haddock. From 8:30pm, you … Continue reading We’re Tweeting Live from Trucker Diablo TONIGHT!
Trucker Diablo recently announced the unfortunate news that guitarist Simon Haddock will be leaving the band in order to spend more time to care for his family. Firstly and foremost, we personally would like to thank Simon for all the great memories … Continue reading Trucker Diablo Seek Guitarist
With our recent list of Top 10 Influential NI Bands since our launch back in 2009, we were just thinking about how many great songs we have heard and loved over the past five years. The amount of times we … Continue reading Top 10 Most Influential NI Songs
I think it’s safe to say in Northern Ireland we are blessed with a fantastic music scene. With a captial city small enough to unite everyone when in need and venues in all sizes to cater everyone from the singer/songwriter … Continue reading Top 10 Most Influential NI Acts
It looks like Trucker Diablo have carried over their success from last year into 2014 with another accolade coming in the form of a fairly glamour feat. Pioneer reporters of all things heavy Classic Rock Magazine have named ‘Drive’ in … Continue reading Trucker Diablo Drive into 2014
Trucker Diablo have come a long way this past year and what better way to round it all off than by winning an award at TBFM’s Online Music Awards. The internet radio show, The Best for Music, awarded Trucker Diablo’s ‘Drive’ with Best … Continue reading Trucker’s Drive Wins Best New Song
With the days ticking down to Christmas Day and many a cold night, we decided that it was time to share some Christmas cheer with some Christmas tunes from local artists ranging from Duke Special to A Plastic Rose. We … Continue reading NI Christmas Round-Up!
