The third iteration of the UK’s rapidly growing progressive/fusion/tech metal festival took place at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. Scaling up in venue size from last year’s event down in Guilford, the industrial warehouse setting provided a unique two stage setup, with plenty of spaces for break out areas and other festival activities. Thankfully, … Continue reading Festival Review: RADAR Festival 2023 – Friday
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Haken announce ‘Invasion’ 2022 European tour dates – coolest tour poster ever
Haken is making its much anticipated return to live shows with the Invasion 2022 Tour. The group is pleased to announce dates for Europe which kicks off 4th February 2022 in Cologne. UK dates and ticket links can be found below (other dates in poster!). Ray Hearne conveys the group’s excitement: It’s a huge relief … Continue reading Haken announce ‘Invasion’ 2022 European tour dates – coolest tour poster ever
Album News: Haken / The Quireboys / Unconditional Arms / Jupiter Hollow
Here's some album news to start your week right... Haken Progressive rockers Haken are excited to reveal their new studio album Virus, the follow-up to 2018’s acclaimed album Vector, will be released 5th June 2020. The band comments: “Prosthetic was the first song we completed during the ‘Virus’ writing sessions and we always felt it … Continue reading Album News: Haken / The Quireboys / Unconditional Arms / Jupiter Hollow
Interview: Charlie Griffiths of Haken
Prior to their performance at the Albert Hall in Manchester supporting Devin Townsend, we had the opportunity to catch up with guitarist Charlie Griffiths from Haken. Amongst other things, we discussed how the tour was going, the response to the recent album and his advice for new bands. How has the tour been going for … Continue reading Interview: Charlie Griffiths of Haken
Gig Review: Devin Townsend / Haken – Albert Hall, Manchester (10th December 2019)
The wind howls and rain lashes down on the city of Manchester on a cold December night which, in some cases, might deter people from venturing outside their warm homes. That's not the case for over 2,000 people tonight however as they make their into Manchester's Albert Hall for what will no doubt prove to … Continue reading Gig Review: Devin Townsend / Haken – Albert Hall, Manchester (10th December 2019)
Video Roundup: Paradise Lost, Witchwood, The Darkness, Wage War, Haken, Sifting
We're squeezed for time with all the Bloodstock prep and everything else going on at the moment, but we've just had so many videos through that we couldn't let today slip by without chucking a half dozen your way... Paradise Lost - "Blood And Chaos" From forthcoming album Medusa (which Dave is reviewing for us, and … Continue reading Video Roundup: Paradise Lost, Witchwood, The Darkness, Wage War, Haken, Sifting