Day 1 - Hellfest 2023 - The Odyssey Begins To metalheads in mainland Europe, Hellfest is the pinnacle of festivals. Yes, you have the more well known Wacken and its smaller cousin in Belgium, Graspop, but Hellfest is always the one that people talk about and want to go to. Even at customs at Ijmuiden … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 1
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Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2023 – Day 2
Thankfully there was no more rain forecast for the remaining three days of Tons of Rock festival, so the rainwear could stay at the apartment and the sunscreen could come out. It was a lovely sunny day and probably the line-up that I was most excited about - lots of bands I loved and some … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2023 – Day 2
2022 Year In Review: Paul
When the Boss sent a message asking for reflections of 2022, I put my thinking cap on and wondered about topics that I could cover. It’s been a cracking year for rock and metal, with resurgences in prog, thrash, death, and classic rock to name but four of the many genres we love. I covered … Continue reading 2022 Year In Review: Paul
Gig Review: Behemoth / Arch Enemy / Carcass / Unto Others – O2 Academy, Glasgow (29th September 2022)
With an early doors time (5:30pm), something was going to give and in my case it was making it to the Academy in time to catch Unto Others. By the time I got in from work, changed, fed and caught in the traffic that usually isn't there when I head out for a 7pm gig … Continue reading Gig Review: Behemoth / Arch Enemy / Carcass / Unto Others – O2 Academy, Glasgow (29th September 2022)
Bloodstock 2022: Sean M’s Eye View (Part 1)
This year’s Bloodstock felt like such a long time coming for me. I missed last year due to another commitment and before June I hadn’t been to a metal show since before lockdown. As soon as Mosh approved my request to join Team Moshville this year, I started getting excited for the festival. Fast forward … Continue reading Bloodstock 2022: Sean M’s Eye View (Part 1)
Album Review: Behemoth – Opvs Contra Natvram
This may come as a surprise, given that I run this site, but I don't think I've ever listened to a Behemoth album right through. I've seen them live a couple of times, and they put on a hell of a show, but they've never been a "go to" band. When Opvs Contra Natvram came in … Continue reading Album Review: Behemoth – Opvs Contra Natvram