Gig Review: UK Tech-Fest 2023 – Saturday

Kicking off the Saturday of UK Tech Fest, I'm introduced to a new mash up of genres. Described as progressive trap metal, SWARM6IX provided the start off with intricate riffs and some maddening vocals that took us down a rabbit hole of nu metal and technical elements surrounding the skills they display on stage.  Stunning … Continue reading Gig Review: UK Tech-Fest 2023 – Saturday

Bloodstock Day 1: “Vikings, Crowd surfers and Fire”

The masses awoke to what would prove to be a rather varied day, not only weather wise but also musically. Whilst there was some rain that did appear today, this did nothing to deter the hordes that had gathered to witness today's happenings. Having the non-enviable task of opening the Ronnie James Dio for the … Continue reading Bloodstock Day 1: “Vikings, Crowd surfers and Fire”

Chelsea Grin / Betraying the Martyrs / Make Them Suffer / Void of Vision – Glasgow Cathouse, 9th Feb 2017

So Thursday night's gig at the Cathouse Rock Club with my Finnish friend Anna Heikkinen was just the absolute tits. With 4 amazing bands and more than one wall of death taking place it was just insane! Due to a lengthy queue we unfortunately missed most of Australian openers Void Of Vision's set but what … Continue reading Chelsea Grin / Betraying the Martyrs / Make Them Suffer / Void of Vision – Glasgow Cathouse, 9th Feb 2017

Impericon Festival – Manchester Academy 2, 2nd May 2016

[All of Katie's photos are now online at Flickr] With the information "Hatebreed are headlining" hitting my brain like a Tomahawk cruise missile, it didn't take an awful lot of persuasion to convince me to cover the gig and I'm so happy I did! To say that the day got off to a bit of … Continue reading Impericon Festival – Manchester Academy 2, 2nd May 2016