Review: Koronal – Flicker Away

Up and coming progressive/death metal outfit Koronal from Poland have recently celebrated the release of their debut album Flicker Away, and what a treat it has proven to be. The seven-track release is the ideal opportunity for the band to showcase their abilities and expand their following. This being officially their first release, it would … Continue reading Review: Koronal – Flicker Away

Interview: Adam Carroll of Zoax

Eclectic heavy music maestros Zoax have been causing a riot supporting their heroes Funeral For A Friend on their final European tour. While they claim to have been keeping their fanboy impulses in check, our scribe Ryan isn't as cool as that, and he jumped at the chance for a catch-up with their enigmatic frontman, … Continue reading Interview: Adam Carroll of Zoax

Apocalyptica announce three UK dates for 2017

Just the three dates, but well spread over the mainland, Apocalyptica are always a band worth seeing. They're appearing at the Stone Free Festival in London in June as well. On May 10, 1996 the Finnish rockers released their epic debut Plays Metallica By Four Cellos. The instrumental cello-driven rock opus changed the landscape of heavy … Continue reading Apocalyptica announce three UK dates for 2017

Review: The Mercury Tree – Permutations

“Can we find new permutations of the same old combination if we relax and ignore the facts?”, sings Ben Spees towards the climax of Permutations, the fourth album from his progressive trio The Mercury Tree. It's quite a shift from its 2014 predecessor Countenance. If Countenance felt a bit more mathematically precise, on Permutations the … Continue reading Review: The Mercury Tree – Permutations

Blue Öyster Cult confirm exclusive UK date

Rock legends Blue Öyster Cult have announced a single, rare UK date. No surprises that it's down in London, but for those of you who live there or are prepared to travel this is a great opportunity to see one of rock's founding fathers perform a legendary live set. The date: July 29th The venue: O2 … Continue reading Blue Öyster Cult confirm exclusive UK date

Bloodstock turn on the strongarm tactics

Less than four months to go and Bloodstock HQ is a hive of activity! With the ‘Metal 2 The Masses’ heats well under way and finals scheduled to kick off in May, the booking team are racking up more and more bands for the UK’s best metal weekender this August! While you might be feeling a … Continue reading Bloodstock turn on the strongarm tactics