Opening the night were Swedish Trio, Grand Magus. Opening for a twisty and intricate band like Opeth is a difficult task and the contrast Grand Magus provided eased the fresh crowd into a different night than what many are used to – at least, for these bands. They were there to do what they do … Continue reading Gig Review: Opeth / Grand Magus – Birmingham Symphony Hall (28th February 2025)
Author: Topher
Gig Review: Cattle Decapitation / Shadow of Intent / Revocation / Vulvodynia – O2 Institute, Birmingham (28th January 2025)
We’re back at the O2 Institute in Birmingham for an evening of very heavy, heavy metal. The Institute is a great looking venue, and I remember it sounding just as good as it looked on my last venture here many moons ago. Thankfully, the sound was pretty much spot on for the entire evening. It’s … Continue reading Gig Review: Cattle Decapitation / Shadow of Intent / Revocation / Vulvodynia – O2 Institute, Birmingham (28th January 2025)
Gig Review: NOFX / Lagwagon / Anti Flag / Comeback Kid / Get Dead / The Meffs – Hatfield Park (28th May 2023)
When I saw that this was potentially my last chance to see one of the greatest punk rock bands to exist, I knew I had to do it. Not only that, but the main support is probably one of my favourite bands in the world. I am the brother they speak of on the I … Continue reading Gig Review: NOFX / Lagwagon / Anti Flag / Comeback Kid / Get Dead / The Meffs – Hatfield Park (28th May 2023)
Interview: Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium)
Before the sold out show at the O2 Academy, in the home of heavy metal, I had a talk with Paolo Gregoletto who is known for his ultra tight and melodic bass lines in Trivium. We discussed festivals, technique, technicality and... Dave Mustaine. We also reviewed their latest tour, make sure to give it a … Continue reading Interview: Paolo Gregoletto (Trivium)
Interview: A chat with Conjurer
Conjurer have recently disembarked from their European headlining tour. The journey that this band has gone through from it's very humble beginnings to being pioneers of British metal sound has been nothing short of incredible. I took the time to catch up with bass player Conor to discuss his life in the band. The interview … Continue reading Interview: A chat with Conjurer
Irish prog “tech-noir” project The Enigma Division release new single, “The Escapist”
I recently stumbled across this absolute belter of a track while mindlessly scrolling Facebook. I wasn’t expecting musical algorithms to be thrown back at me in the form of tech-metal. It’s heavy, progressive and something I have been absolutely thirsty for – something unique. The lyric video is also a banger. Excellent vocals, insane guitar … Continue reading Irish prog “tech-noir” project The Enigma Division release new single, “The Escapist”