Having had such a great time at Hammerdown Festival earlier in the year, I decided to brave the wind and the rain to make my way to a stormwave-lashed Brighton for their shorter, winter cousin. This one day event was not on my social calendar until a rather desperate post was put out on social … Continue reading Gig Review: Hammerdown Winter Militia 2K24 – The Arch, Brighton (7th December 2024)
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Gig Review: UK Tech Fest 2023 – Sunday
To see some of your favourite people get to join such events is always a privilege. The last day of UKTF started off with the hum of people quietly recovering from the previous days with the warm and sleepy feeling of a casual Sunday… So let me tell you, the sheer force of first band … Continue reading Gig Review: UK Tech Fest 2023 – Sunday
Interview: Defences
Hot on the heels of releasing their latest single "Over" last month to critical acclaim, Hertfordshire based five-piece Defences have gone from strength to strength. Signed to Enso Music Management, Defences have had airplay on Kerrang Radio and Radio One, as well as TeamRock with their take on alternative metal. Good things are going to … Continue reading Interview: Defences
Band of the Day: Defences
Getting this one to you late tonight! Simple things first – where are you guys from? Officially we're from Hertfordshire and London - some of us are in South Hertfordshire and some in South London. I used to live in North Hertfordshire but I actually live just outside of Oxford now! How did you meet? … Continue reading Band of the Day: Defences
As Lions announce Nine Lives local support competition winners
British rockers As Lions return to home turf for a full UK headline tour next month and in conjunction with their label Eleven Seven and Kerrang!, they are pleased to announce the nine winning bands of their ‘Nine Lives’ competition who will open for As Lions and main support act Greyhaven at the show in … Continue reading As Lions announce Nine Lives local support competition winners
Band of the Day: Defences
Defences released their debut album a couple of weeks back and kindly answered our BotD questions which we read over while enjoying the music. You can check out a track from With Might and Main down below, after the the lovely word stuff. Acquaint yourself with the people and music of Defences... Simple things first – … Continue reading Band of the Day: Defences