#RoadToBOA2018 – Pelugion

As ever, we’re going to try and cover every single Jäger, New Blood and SOPHIE stage band before Bloodstock kicks off on August 9th. Your chance to check them out and start planning which bands to get there early for! Trust us when we tell you that this is bound to result in some frustrating … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2018 – Pelugion

Gig Review: Monster Magnet / Pendej0 – Limelight, Belfast (2nd June 2018)

I did not know anything about support act Pendej0, other than that their lyrics were in Spanish, but became instantly intrigued by the trombone and trumpet that were on stage amongst the guitars. The band arrived on stage to some Spanish folk music but then immediately launched into a full blown stoner rock party. The … Continue reading Gig Review: Monster Magnet / Pendej0 – Limelight, Belfast (2nd June 2018)

Gig Review: Incineration Fest, London (12-13 May 2018)

Despite a price increase from last year, the lure of a great atmosphere at the festival along with some quality bands, including Taake, Abbath and Rotting Christ, was strong enough to get me to London for the second year in a row. Once again the festival did not disappoint and the lack of clashes saw … Continue reading Gig Review: Incineration Fest, London (12-13 May 2018)

We’ll Be There: Incineration Fest (12 – 13 May)

For the second year I am heading to London for a weekend of extreme metal at Incineration Fest. Check out last year’s review to see why I am heading back. Held in The Dome and Boston Music Room, close to Tufnell Park, the festival has a great atmosphere and a fantastic lineup, with no clashes … Continue reading We’ll Be There: Incineration Fest (12 – 13 May)

Festival Review: Inferno Norway 2018 Day 4

All too quickly the final day of Inferno 2018 had arrived. The Sunday was also sold out meaning that overall this was the busiest year yet. Today there was the opportunity to take a guided tour in the footsteps of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch who painted "The Scream" and also created "Todeskuss (Kiss of Death)" … Continue reading Festival Review: Inferno Norway 2018 Day 4

Festival Review: Inferno Norway 2018 Day 3

Today the music conference was to see black metal legend Ihsahn host a guitar clinic at the official hotel. There was already a queue forming with people eager to listen to what Ihsahn had to say about song writing, playing guitar and his equipment. Even as a non-musician I found this an extremely interesting way … Continue reading Festival Review: Inferno Norway 2018 Day 3