Hellfest – C’est Magnifique (Hellfest 2016 Preview – Part 1)

Summer is the festival season, and that season’s biggest and best festival is the French delight that is Hellfest. Situated in the small town of Clisson, 35 miles south east of Nantes, it offers festival goers the blueprint for the ideal festival experience. Now in its 11th year, it has evolved into the “must play” festival … Continue reading Hellfest – C’est Magnifique (Hellfest 2016 Preview – Part 1)

Interview: Mike D’Antonio of Killswitch Engage

[avatar user="James" size="50" align="left" /] A few days ago, I got a phone call from some very polite and nice people in New York. This was of course Roadrunner Records and it was them putting me through to none other than Mike from the legendary Killswitch Engage. Amongst other things, we chatted about: the newest … Continue reading Interview: Mike D’Antonio of Killswitch Engage

Dope – can YOU make a UK / EU / Oz / Japan tour happen?

Dope have just announced a huge US headlining tour off the back of their recent crowdfunder, having hit their first target. A live album is due out in June (recorded at a recent reunion show in Russia) before the long-awaited Blood Money drops later in the year. The live recording features lead man Edsel Dope along with classic line-up … Continue reading Dope – can YOU make a UK / EU / Oz / Japan tour happen?

Review: Doro – Love’s Gone to Hell

[avatar user="Mel" size="50" align="left" /]The release of new work by Doro is always something to be excited about! This EP contains 3 variations of the new single "Love's Gone to Hell", a wonderful song filled with a powerful chorus, a catchy riff and a voice that seems can never be changed by time passing. My favourite … Continue reading Review: Doro – Love’s Gone to Hell

Ryan Hamilton / Danny Gruff / Raffer – Oxford Cellar / Camden Barfly (March 10/11, 2016)

[avatar user="Amy" size="50" align="left" /]The Cellar, Oxford is quite a strange venue, owned by Adrian Hopkins, an Oxford music promoter and manager in the 60’s who managed such acts as Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Cash and Thin Lizzy.  It can be found down an alley next to Lush, called Frewin Court.  The decor is interesting – … Continue reading Ryan Hamilton / Danny Gruff / Raffer – Oxford Cellar / Camden Barfly (March 10/11, 2016)

Interview: Ryan Hamilton (Oxford, March 10th 2016)

[avatar user="Amy" size="50" align="left" /]The first time I saw Ryan Hamilton he was walking onto the stage at The Union Chapel, October 2013.  This was the Bowling for Soup (BFS) farewell tour, and everyone in the audience was not there to see some guy called Ryan Hamilton.  Ryan had them enthralled.  Between his witty persona, … Continue reading Interview: Ryan Hamilton (Oxford, March 10th 2016)