Download Festival, the world’s premier rock event, has announced some of the biggest rock acts in the world including Marilyn Manson, Parkway Drive, Rise Against, Body Count and more. The three-day festival takes place 8-10 June 2018 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are on sale now at downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets. Download … Continue reading Download 2018 unleashes swathe of new acts
Tag: Babymetal
Chad Smith joins Babymetal on stage!
Yep you read that right, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers sticksman joined the Kawaii metal leaders Babymetal in their support slot at the O2 in London on the 18th of December after "Gimme Chocolate". Replacing Hideki Aoyama for an undercover drum solo in corpse paint and white gowns he went on to perform Judas Priest classics "Painkiller" and "Breaking … Continue reading Chad Smith joins Babymetal on stage!
Review: Babymetal – Live at Wembley
Today Babymetal return with their third live album - Babymetal: Live at Wembley following their record-breaking show in London. For those who have somehow missed the bizarre oxymoronic boat upon which Babymetal sail, they are a Japanese band that mix the two genres of j-pop and heavy metal to create a bizarre but incredibly catchy, fun fusion … Continue reading Review: Babymetal – Live at Wembley
Babymetal – Wembley Arena, 2nd April 2016
Last night I watched the most anticipated gig of the year, BabyMetal playing their largest UK show to date at Wembley Arena. Ever since I heard the band’s debut album Babymetal a little over a year ago I have been hooked. I love the songs, the idea, the image and I also love the fact that … Continue reading Babymetal – Wembley Arena, 2nd April 2016
Review: Babymetal – Metal Resistance
As someone without an opinion about Babymetal, I thought myself best placed to review this new album from Japan's hottest metal export since... erm... coldrain and Vow Wow. Who are, I confess, the only two other Japanese rock acts I can come up with off the top of my head. The rest of our Crew … Continue reading Review: Babymetal – Metal Resistance