Last week I headed to Norway’s biggest rock and metal open-air festival - Tons of Rock – which celebrated its five year anniversary this year. Located in the spectacular Fredriksten Fortress in Halden the festival featured two stages this year and a fantastic line-up of not only Scandinavian rock and metal, but also some big … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2018 – Day 1
Category: Reviews
Album Review: Powerflo – Bring That Shit Back
Last year a union of musicians joined forces to be the voices for the voiceless by releasing their debut record. Moving on to this year, and on the 1st of June they brought out their latest EP Bring That Shit Back to continue this battle. The band features members of Downset, Fear Factory, Biohazard and Cypress … Continue reading Album Review: Powerflo – Bring That Shit Back
Gig Review: Trucker Diablo / Gasoline Outlaws / She Burns Red – Bannermans, Edinburgh (21st June 2018)
Another sunny evening as I once again stroll through the doors of Edinburgh’s best bar/venue for a triple bill of fun and music. First up tonight local band She Burns Red, with more than a hint of the Foo Fighters but with more bite. The band open with two strong classic rock style tracks, “Copernicus Falls” and … Continue reading Gig Review: Trucker Diablo / Gasoline Outlaws / She Burns Red – Bannermans, Edinburgh (21st June 2018)
Album Review: Rat The Magnificent – The Body As Pleasure
What had I heard of Rat The Magnificent before my music editor knowingly threw this record my way? Nothing. What do I love about this noise-rock debut LP from the band? Everything! It's as simple as that, but somehow I have to try and put it into words. I'm not sure how I'd not yet … Continue reading Album Review: Rat The Magnificent – The Body As Pleasure
Album Review: Seething Akira – Sleepy Skeletor
I've been waiting for this one. It's no secret that Seething Akira were one of the acts which completely blew me away at Bloodstock last year, and I've been happy to push people in their direction ever since. With only a relatively small collection of music to enjoy, though, it's about time they released a … Continue reading Album Review: Seething Akira – Sleepy Skeletor
Gig Review: Stone Sour / Blood Youth, Nottingham Rock City (19th June, 2018)
Stone Sour were back in town for a couple of smaller dates after their recent arena tour - we caught them in Birmingham on that earlier leg. Tonight it was Sean's turn, heading to the infamous Nottingham Rock City to soak up Corey Taylor's little side project... On arrival, the queues extended quite some distance … Continue reading Gig Review: Stone Sour / Blood Youth, Nottingham Rock City (19th June, 2018)