Slayer return to a sunny Cardiff for a triumphant night of metal thrashing mayhem, although it didn’t start out too well. Due to what had been cited as ‘local licensing laws’, gates were scheduled to open at 5:00. Unfortunately, this meant that Danish newcomers NECKBREAKKER have been dropped from tonight’s line-up. Hatebreed kick off proceedings … Continue reading Gig Review: Slayer / Amon Amarth / Anthrax / Mastodon / Hatebreed – Blackweir, Cardiff (3rd July 2025)
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Killswitch Engage hit UK / IRE later this year with incredible support line-up
Three-time Grammy-nominated metalcore titans and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — have announced a long-awaited, headlining return to the UK & mainland Europe with what's sure to be one of the premiere metal line-ups this year. For the UK … Continue reading Killswitch Engage hit UK / IRE later this year with incredible support line-up
Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
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)
Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4
Day 4 – Hellfest 2023 – Is it time to go home yet? With injuries strapped up and caffeine loaded we get to the site on day 4 to catch the end of Hollywood Undead’s rap metal show that could teach Machine Gun Kelly a few lessons in song writing and more importantly delivery and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4
Classic Cover: Bodysnatcher – “Smash Your Enemies” (original by Hatebreed)
Melbourne, Florida-based brutal deathcore outfit Bodysnatcher today unleashes their punishing rendition of Hatebreed classic "Smash Your Enemies". The cover appears on the B-side of their limited edition Break The Cycle seven-inch, out today via eOne. Comments Bodysnatcher drummer, Chris Whited, of the decision to cover the twenty-five-year-old anthem: Under The Knife by Hatebreed was an … Continue reading Classic Cover: Bodysnatcher – “Smash Your Enemies” (original by Hatebreed)
Album Review: Hatebreed – Weight Of The False Self
There are a few bands in my book who can do no wrong, with a solid run of must-have albums. Sabaton, Slayer, Alestorm, Nickelback... (OK, I may be kidding about one of them) ...and Hatebreed. The Jasta-fronted hardcore outfit has been on the go since 1994, without a single duff release out of their eight … Continue reading Album Review: Hatebreed – Weight Of The False Self