Last year introduced us to Scotland’s newest death metal festival and it was a rip-roaring success. Fast forward to the present and the festival has it’s sequel, bigger than before becoming a two-day deadly affair. Unfortunately the threat of storm Eowyn has blown the plans over resulting in the Friday night pre-party, and all the … Continue reading Gig Review: Dead of Winter Festival II
Album Review: The Wildhearts – The Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts
You know, let's do something different. I mean, if there's a band that know how to rock the boat it's The Wildhearts and their prolific frontman Ginger. So why not try to emulate them with a review that's a bit off-kilter? So here we go with a "reaction" review, based on a single first playthrough. … Continue reading Album Review: The Wildhearts – The Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts
Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Wheatus / Magnolia Park + Jon Mahon – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (9th February 2025)
It’s been quite some time since I last saw Bowling For Soup – 2018, to be precise. And much like that time when Mosh couldn’t make it and I jumped on reviewing the show, it would seem that history is repeating itself for their latest tour as the Texas trio celebrate twenty years of A … Continue reading Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Wheatus / Magnolia Park + Jon Mahon – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (9th February 2025)
Thuum drop monster of a new song / video!
Hailing from Bournemouth, 4 piece Thuum were formed in 2014 initially as a sludge band, but now lean more on the modern groove/metalcore side, whilst staying true to their roots. Despite being 100% independent they are two times Bloodstock Alumini, playing the New Blood Stage in 2017, and Sophie Stage in 2022, and have played … Continue reading Thuum drop monster of a new song / video!
Gig Review: Dropkick Murphys / Gogol Bordello – O2 Academy, Glasgow (5th February 2025)
Celtic punk and chaos go hand in hand, but nobody does it better than Dropkick Murphys. With Gogol Bordello along for the ride, their Glasgow stop at the O2 Academy was always going to be a wild one, and it absolutely delivered. From the first note to the last, this wasn’t just a gig, it … Continue reading Gig Review: Dropkick Murphys / Gogol Bordello – O2 Academy, Glasgow (5th February 2025)
Papa Roach put their money where their mouths are with £20k donation to CALM
Following their sold-out UK tour, Papa Roach presented a cheque for £20,000 to the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) before their show at Wembley Arena. The “Rise of the Roach Tour” which spans Europe, the UK, and two legs across North American arenas and amphitheatres, donated £1 from every UK ticket sold … Continue reading Papa Roach put their money where their mouths are with £20k donation to CALM