Today Babymetal return with their third live album - Babymetal: Live at Wembley following their record-breaking show in London. For those who have somehow missed the bizarre oxymoronic boat upon which Babymetal sail, they are a Japanese band that mix the two genres of j-pop and heavy metal to create a bizarre but incredibly catchy, fun fusion … Continue reading Review: Babymetal – Live at Wembley
Author: Sam
Fort Fest interview: Kingdom Keys
Another of the impressive acts appearing at this year's inaugural Fort Fest were Norwich's Kingdom Keys. Sam managed to snag a few minutes of their time... How did you find Fort fest? Really good. Amazing festival great line up friendly staff and sound was ‘bangin’. How did you get to play? Our manager did a … Continue reading Fort Fest interview: Kingdom Keys
The Hyena Kill – Fort Fest 2016 interview
After their set at the inaugural Fort Fest this year, Sam caught The Hyena Kill backstage and had a little chinwag... How long have you guys been going? And how did you form? We’ve been going about 4 years now. We had both been meeting on the scene in other bands for a while; which … Continue reading The Hyena Kill – Fort Fest 2016 interview
Fort Fest 2016 – Day 3
At one thirty on the final day of Fort Fest, Fahran launched into their set. The hard rock band had elements of Guns and Roses and Airbourne. Long hair and guitars whirled around the stage as they ripped through their riff laden songs giving the stage a vintage old-school feel. Autumn Ruin were straight after … Continue reading Fort Fest 2016 – Day 3
Fort Fest 2016 – Day 2
Kingdom Keys opened the second day at noon on the Saturday. Their soulful alternative rock roused the crowd from the campsite and into the arena with songs such as “We Are Kings” and the “War Mask” from their debut EP. The Hyena Kill took to the stage at quarter past two. The raucous Manchester two-piece … Continue reading Fort Fest 2016 – Day 2
Fort Fest 2016 – Day 1
The festival started with a scenic drive into the heart of Bedfordshire where I was met by the ‘UK’s newest rock festival’. The campsite and carpark set in the grounds of Scald End Farm complete with farm shop. Fires That Divide opened the festival at 3pm kicking off into a grunge influenced rock that got … Continue reading Fort Fest 2016 – Day 1