Gig Review: HRH Metal (Topher’s View) – O2 Academy Birmingham (17-18 Feb 2018)

To make sure that we covered every band playing (and there were a lot), Topher joined Katie to immerse himself in a sweaty metal venue for two days... Hard Rock Hell events are widely known around the country for being packed out and well organised. The 17th and 18th February was the no frills “Metal” event in Birmingham’s … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Metal (Topher’s View) – O2 Academy Birmingham (17-18 Feb 2018)

Bloodstock Day 3: “(Mega)Deth, (Mega)Rock, (Mega)Metal”

The final day of Bloodstock dawned upon the fields of Catton Park and it was an almost bittersweet feeling. The past two days had left most folk feeling a little tired but incredibly excited for what will be a final day of metal goodness. Opening the New Blood stage, Switchblade City confessed, as a rock rather … Continue reading Bloodstock Day 3: “(Mega)Deth, (Mega)Rock, (Mega)Metal”

GraVil announce more dates

If you're heading to Bloodstock (and if not, why not?) there's every chance you'll see one of our many featured bands, GraVil, tearing up the Sophie Lancaster Stage. If you like 'em, then you may be interested to know that they've just announced another handful of headlining dates in the couple of weeks after the … Continue reading GraVil announce more dates

#ROADTOBOA2017 – GraVil

As ever, we’re going to try and cover every single Jäger, New Blood and SOPHIE stage band before Bloodstock kicks off on August 10th. Your chance to check them out and start planning which bands to get there early for! Trust us when we tell you that this is bound to result in some frustrating … Continue reading #ROADTOBOA2017 – GraVil

Friday Video Roundup (Part 1): A New Nowhere, GraVil, Everybody Panic!, Sleazer, The Final Clause of Tacitus, When We Were Wolves

The end of our half term week off up here in sunny (I dunno, maybe, I'm writing this a week in advance) Glasgow. Back to the grind come Monday. Time to wallow in some musical goodness to take the mind off it. You're getting two roundups today as I try to clear a ridiculous backlog! … Continue reading Friday Video Roundup (Part 1): A New Nowhere, GraVil, Everybody Panic!, Sleazer, The Final Clause of Tacitus, When We Were Wolves

Hammerfest 2014 lineup emerging

Kreator and Overkill to co-headline Hammerfest 6 with Soilwork, Unleashed, Grand Magus and more announced… Hammerfest 6 - Book of the Dead: March 14th/15th 2014) German thrash metal legends Kreator are set to co-headline next year’s Hammerfest and head the cast of the first round of announcements for next spring’s bill. Watch the trailer at the … Continue reading Hammerfest 2014 lineup emerging