Mayem unveil live album “Daemonic Rites”

Mayem, the iconic pioneers of Norwegian black metal, are set to unleash their monumental live album titled Daemonic Rites on September 15th 2023, via Century Media Records. Capturing the raw energy and intensity of their worldwide performances from the past 2 years, the album promises to be a thrilling sonic journey for fans and a … Continue reading Mayem unveil live album “Daemonic Rites”

Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2023 – Day 2

Thankfully there was no more rain forecast for the remaining three days of Tons of Rock festival, so the rainwear could stay at the apartment and the sunscreen could come out. It was a lovely sunny day and probably the line-up that I was most excited about - lots of bands I loved and some … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2023 – Day 2

Mayhem / Mortiis dates rescheduled to 2021

The undisputed inventor of dungeon synth, Mortiis, unleashed his last full length album Spirit Of Rebellion - a re-interpreted expansion and continuation of the 1994 Era I classic Ånden som Gjorde Opprør - at the beginning of the year via Omnipresence Productions / Dead Seed Productions. In September and October 2020, Mortiis should have hit … Continue reading Mayhem / Mortiis dates rescheduled to 2021

Festival Review: Damnation Festival (2nd November 2019)

At the stroke of mid-day on the "day of the dead", the doors of Leeds Student Union were flung open to the hordes of metal fans that travelled, some from very far away, to witness a stacked lineup of some of the best metal bands on the touring circuit at the moment. Kicking things off … Continue reading Festival Review: Damnation Festival (2nd November 2019)

We’ll Be There: Damnation Festival 2019

The time is almost upon us when the doors of Leeds University union will be flung open for the annual gathering of excellent metal in the North East. Now in it's 15 year and having sold out for the past few years, the festival has built up a reputation for booking some of the finest … Continue reading We’ll Be There: Damnation Festival 2019

Festival Review – Rock The Coast 2019

Rock The Coast was a diverse, eclectic mix of classic rock such as Rainbow, Europe, and The Scorpions all the way up to extreme black metal pioneers Mayhem. The festival is based in the grounds of Sohail Castle in the southern coastal town of Fuengirola, Spain. Unsure of what to expect I found myself walking … Continue reading Festival Review – Rock The Coast 2019