I first met Belfast thrashers Acid Age at Bloodstock 2023 helping Shells interview them. After their set on the New Blood stage going down a storm, it was a joy to see them announced as the festival openers on the Sophie Lancaster stage last year where they killed it, setting the tone for the entire … Continue reading Album Review: Acid Age – Perilous Compulsion
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Bloodstock Interview: Acid Age
Another of the many interviews we did at Bloodstock. Acid Age opened the SOPHIE stage on Thursday! Header image by Katie Frost Acid Age: facebook | instagram | bandcamp | spotify | youtube https://youtu.be/9xCiLjBBUCQ
Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Well... that was fun. Another Bloodstock done and a different experience to the usual for a few reasons. Regardless, I left Catton Hall on the Monday morning knowing I'd miss it until August 2025 which looks like being an absolute belter. But this review is about 2024, not the incredible bands already announced for next … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Another year, another Bloodstock! Looking back I can’t believe this one has been my ninth festival. I’ve been going every year (except 2021) since I braved the journey alone as an anxious 21-year old for BOA 2014 and had the time of my life. It’s never been any different for me and this year was … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Bloodstock 2024 announce New Blood bands, M2tM finals kick off, news on Opeth’s set
The Metal 2 The Masses tour returns in 2024! Bloodstock’s initiative to give emerging bands a step up and also support grassroots venues, kicks off on 10th May, with 30 regions and 6 countries participating. The fun begins in Belfast and rolls down through Dublin and back to England, Scotland, and Wales, taking in Norway … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024 announce New Blood bands, M2tM finals kick off, news on Opeth’s set
Bloodstock 2023 Interview: Acid Age
Acid Age were one of many great bands honouring the New Blood stage with their presence this year. Shells had a chat about their journey through M2tM. Header image by Katie Frost Acid Age: facebook | instagram | bandcamp | spotify | youtube https://youtu.be/79G1QqIXg1Y