Gig Review: Bloodywood / Armada of Secrets / Derange – Islington O2 Academy2, London (27th July 2019)

It’s not often I’ll travel to London for a gig… and in fairness I didn’t for this one. I was already planning on a couple of days in London on the way to Wacken when our Photo Editor, Katie, told me about this band called Bloodywood that were playing while I was in town. I … Continue reading Gig Review: Bloodywood / Armada of Secrets / Derange – Islington O2 Academy2, London (27th July 2019)

Wildfire 2017: Friday Review

Wildfire Festival – set in the idyllic location of Wiston Lodge – may no longer hold the title of Scotland’s only rock and metal festival but it can lay claim to the title of the best. With a relaxed vibe, it’s a great weekend for the whole family with little ones and even dogs a … Continue reading Wildfire 2017: Friday Review

Epiphone / Bloodstock acoustic sessions – Derange

The Epiphone bus at Bloodstock hijacked several bands over the weekend and pressganged them into going non-electric. We're going to chuck a few of the videos up here over the next couple of days. Cat and Nick from Derange twang their way through an acoustic version of "This is the End"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY62yNWqrm8

Bloodstock 2016 – Sunday (Ross’s view)

Harsh, screeching vocals are Visions of Disfigurement’s way to introduce themselves to everyone. Describing themselves as “slamming death metal”, they certainly have…colourful lyrics. Just one listen of “Fecaluria” will ensure that you’ll never forget some of the images they conjure up. Drums come at a breakneck pace and work well in tandem with the down … Continue reading Bloodstock 2016 – Sunday (Ross’s view)

#ROADTOBOA Interview: Derange

Here we go again... Last year we covered every band on the Hobgoblin New Blood and Jagermeister stages in the run-up to Bloodstock 2015. This year, we're going one better and aim to have interviews from all the bands on those two stages as well as all of those on the SOPHIE stage prior to the … Continue reading #ROADTOBOA Interview: Derange

Review: Servant Sun, Derange, Twin Heart – Glasgow Audio (16th April 2016)

Following a tour of England with London tech-metallers Derange, Glasgow's alt-metal maestros Servant Sun return to Audio for a triumphant hometown show. Kilmarnock's Twin Heart kick things off in phenomenal style with their intoxicating brand of alternative rock. From the first chord the trio's energy is nothing less than electric. The band leap and launch … Continue reading Review: Servant Sun, Derange, Twin Heart – Glasgow Audio (16th April 2016)