2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss

I'm going to be honest, this year's roundup is going to be a challenge for me. In the past I've reviewed dozens of albums and gone to a similar number of gigs each year so my biggest problem has been narrowing it down. This year, though, has been a struggle. Between real life, work, studies … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss

Gig Review: Sabaton / Babymetal / Lordi – Hydro, Glasgow (18th April 2023)

When Sabaton come to town, you know you're in for a treat. When they lug along two headline-worthy supports you know your ticket money is going to be cash very well spent indeed. After our interview with Tommy and a rushed "dinner" in the local McD's we made it into the venue just in time … Continue reading Gig Review: Sabaton / Babymetal / Lordi – Hydro, Glasgow (18th April 2023)

Babymetal announce intimate England shows

Hot off the back of their special guest appearances alongside Sabaton (review from Mosh coming soon), Japanese dance-metal sensations Babymetal have announced some intimate English headline shows which will take place in November 2023. The band are currently riding the success of recent concept album THE OTHER ONE, which saw numerous top ten chart positions … Continue reading Babymetal announce intimate England shows

Babymetal release new video “Light and Darkness”

Ahead of Babymetal’s forthcoming concept album, THE OTHER ONE, due 24th March, the Japanese metal group have released their fourth single, "Light and Darkness". Along with the single comes a new video featuring live footage from their recent comeback performance called "Babymetal Returns - The Other One" on 28th-29th January at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition … Continue reading Babymetal release new video “Light and Darkness”

Sabaton complete 2023 tour lineup with Babymetal replacing The Hu

Sabaton's 2022 tour was postponed (twice) due to reasons we all know by now. Lordi and The Hu were on the original, eclectic, bill but as often happens when tour dates are jiggled around, the new ones often clash with future commitments. Lordi have done some intermediate dates, but are still on the Sabaton tour … Continue reading Sabaton complete 2023 tour lineup with Babymetal replacing The Hu

Livestream Review: Babymetal – 10 Babymetal Budokan

It’s already been ten years since Babymetal came from the Land of the Rising Sun to gift the world their rather... unique take on metal. At first, taken for a novelty act, over the last ten years the band has proven time and again that this is far from the case. And now they celebrate … Continue reading Livestream Review: Babymetal – 10 Babymetal Budokan