This was the night every power metal fan in Scotland had been waiting for, a lineup of epic proportions that promised an unforgettable evening of soaring melodies, thunderous riffs, and larger than life performances. From the moment the first band hit the stage, the energy in the room was electric, and the atmosphere only grew … Continue reading Gig Review: Paganfest ft Ensiferum / Týr / Heidevolk / Elvenking – O2 Academy, Edinburgh (17th January 2025)
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Ensiferum kick off Paganfest dates in the UK tomorrow!
There's (probably) still time to grab tickets to this great package deal, starting with a Birmingham show on January 16th. Dates follow in Edinburgh, Manchester and London before they all get on their wooden sailing vessels (pirate ships, longships, whichever) and invade continental Europe! Ensiferum will be touring in support of their recent release Winter Storm, … Continue reading Ensiferum kick off Paganfest dates in the UK tomorrow!
2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss
I'm going to be honest, this year's roundup is going to be a challenge for me. In the past I've reviewed dozens of albums and gone to a similar number of gigs each year so my biggest problem has been narrowing it down. This year, though, has been a struggle. Between real life, work, studies … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss
Gig Review: Pain / Ensiferum / Eleine / Ryujin – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (10th October 2023)
What a night. Four great international bands, though with an early start necessitating a rapid change of clothes after work and the use of the nearby McD's before it turned into its nightly alter ego as a warzone (Glasgow residents will understand). First on the bill were self-styled "samurai metal" act Ryujin, all the way … Continue reading Gig Review: Pain / Ensiferum / Eleine / Ryujin – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (10th October 2023)
Gig Review: Dark Tranquillity / Ensiferum / Nailed to Obscurity / Brunhilde – Heaven, London (5th April 2022)
It is a mild Tuesday night in early April, as we head to London’s Heaven - a venue primarily known for LGBT+ club nights, but no stranger to the occasional extreme metal gig - which pays host to the first UK stop of Dark Tranquillity and Ensiferum’s co-headline European tour. German band Brunhilde open proceedings, … Continue reading Gig Review: Dark Tranquillity / Ensiferum / Nailed to Obscurity / Brunhilde – Heaven, London (5th April 2022)
2020 Crew Review: Sean M – Contributor
It’s coming to the end of 2020 and on the whole, it’s been memorable for all the wrong reasons. Lockdown restrictions as a result of COVID-19 has greatly impacted most people’s lives in one way or another, and some semblance of normality still seems far away. However, the arts and entertainment has been one of … Continue reading 2020 Crew Review: Sean M – Contributor