The UK is vibrant with young and up and coming bands that are still being unheard by the general metal fan. Some of these bands deserve recognition for trying something different and having the ability to write songs that get you off your arse in your bedroom/venue or club and [...]

It’s been only about a year since Pestilence last came to Glasgow but no-one can complain about them returning so soon. Opening the tour in Scotland, performing their classic Consuming Impulse album (celebrating its 30th anniversary this year), the band are certain to infect the Classic Grand tonight. Opening the [...]

With a new album (which we reviewed recently) about to land on your heads from a great height, guitarist Paul Davies of Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard gives us some more information about the band… Simple things first – where are you guys from? Wrexham, Wales. How did you meet? Me [...]

As many of the national competitions get underway, Glasgow’s gears grind into motion as Ivory Blacks begins the long run through the rounds and heats of the Metal 2 the Masses competition. The first three heats have been announced, with the dates and bands as follows (links to the facebook [...]

With the addition of Wolfmother and Inglorious plus some other great bands, the line up for Tons of Rock festival in Norway is now complete. This year’s festival will take place in Oslo, rather than at Fredriksten Fortress where it has been located for the past five years. For all [...]

As the working week finally reaches its bitter end and two whole days of unfettered freedom approach, it’s time to dive into some new music courtesy of today’s Band of the Day… Simple things first – where are you guys from? Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London, UK. How did you meet? [...]