Not quite a band, hence the punctuation in the title - Ian Carvalho works alone. Here's what he gets up to... Simple things first – where are you guys from? I'm half Brazilian half Italian and living in London. How did you meet? I met Thiago (who's playing with me right now) while touring in … Continue reading “Band” of the Day: Ian Carvalho
Fort Fest stage times
For those heading down to Fort Fest this weekend... say "hello" to Katie and Sam who are on site for us and who'll be reporting on everything. Also, here's when to catch all the bands! They have also announced the activity field, which will include zorb football, face painting, frisbee and many more things to … Continue reading Fort Fest stage times
London Tattoo Convention is set to rock
Spanning the 23rd, 24th and 25th of September at Tobacco Dock, the 12th London Tattoo Convention looks like an incredible event. In addition the the various skin artists, there's a great selection of bands and a 2000AD art exhibition, plus a ton of other stuff. Orange Goblin, Raging Speedhorn, The Broken Chords, Willie & The … Continue reading London Tattoo Convention is set to rock
Queensrÿche, Archer Nation, Methodica – O2 Academy Islington, London, 28th August 2016
As far as bad ideas go, having gig venues inside shopping centres is up there with the worst. There's nothing like sterile lighting, elevator-style music, and Pret A Manger to kill any kind of pre-gig buzz. Fortunately, from the moment their top hat and kilt sporting keyboardist bounces on stage, Methodica do everything they can to … Continue reading Queensrÿche, Archer Nation, Methodica – O2 Academy Islington, London, 28th August 2016
Lords of the Land 2017 announces two more acts… and WOW
After announcing Autopsy's return to Scotland for the first time in 27 years, Glasgow's Lords of the Land festival has just dropped two more ridiculously heavy bombshells: Marduk will be performing a UK exclusive 20th Anniversary set of Heaven Shall Burn. The band will only perform this show/set eight times in 2017 around the world and flying … Continue reading Lords of the Land 2017 announces two more acts… and WOW
Wednesday Video Review: Toseland, Vektrill, Telepathy, In Flames
Halfway home... Friday looms ever closer! Toseland - "We'll Stop At Nothing" To celebrate the release of the album Cradle The Rage ([amazon text=mp3 download&asin=B01AXPD562], [amazon text=CD&asin=B01ATTEFK2]), the band are setting out on a 14 date tour running through September and October of this year. They've also dropped a video for "We'll Stop At Nothing". … Continue reading Wednesday Video Review: Toseland, Vektrill, Telepathy, In Flames