Well... that was fun. Another Bloodstock done and a different experience to the usual for a few reasons. Regardless, I left Catton Hall on the Monday morning knowing I'd miss it until August 2025 which looks like being an absolute belter. But this review is about 2024, not the incredible bands already announced for next … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
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Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Another year, another Bloodstock! Looking back I can’t believe this one has been my ninth festival. I’ve been going every year (except 2021) since I braved the journey alone as an anxious 21-year old for BOA 2014 and had the time of my life. It’s never been any different for me and this year was … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Album Review: Desert Storm – Death Rattle
Oxford, the University city of screaming spires, of boat races and spaffers who end up in Government. Not where you’d associate gnarly but progressive metal with a stoner edge. But this has been used as an introduction to many reviews of Desert Storm, the four-piece who formed in 2007 and who have carved out their … Continue reading Album Review: Desert Storm – Death Rattle
Gig Review: HRH Hammerfest XI – Day 2 (22 March 2019)
It's Friday morning and I’m raring to go, very much looking forward to the eclectic mix of metal, doom, sludge, and thrash on offer here today at Hammerfest XI. I head down early so I don't miss anything and spend some time looking round the wares at the merch stalls. Plenty of choice with almost … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Hammerfest XI – Day 2 (22 March 2019)
Gig Review: Skindred / Sonic Boom Six / Desert Storm, O2 Academy Oxford (21st December 2018)
The O2 Academy, Cowley Road, Oxford, is a venue I have been many a time to see live music, however only to the smaller upstairs room where I have enjoyed the likes of Zebrahead bouncing all over the stage. The sound is great in the small space. Tonight was to be my first night in … Continue reading Gig Review: Skindred / Sonic Boom Six / Desert Storm, O2 Academy Oxford (21st December 2018)
Album Review: Desert Storm – Sentinels
After four long years of waiting, the metal community are finally being graced with a new release from UK stoner metal behemoths Desert Storm. Picking up from their previous release, the fourth studio album from the quintet, Sentinels, is a collection of some of the most weighty, sludgy, and downright groovy metal you will ever listen … Continue reading Album Review: Desert Storm – Sentinels