Gig Review: HRH Metal 2019 Day 1

The doors of the Birmingham O2 Academy were flung wide open yesterday morning for the eager fans of HRH, ready to enjoy a day of metal and booze-filled fun. Opening up the festival on Stage 3, last minute replacement Elyrean seemed a tad nervous on stage in between songs but their Death-style riffs and harsh vocals … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Metal 2019 Day 1

Second Ben Aucott (Mage) Memorial Gig on November 25th

It’s been just over two years since Mage’s guitarist and founding member Ben Aucott passed away. Mage continue to remember and celebrate Ben’s life, this time with their second memorial gig. The first memorial gig was held in 2015 just a few months after Ben's passing, a year later and Ben’s guitar stood proudly front … Continue reading Second Ben Aucott (Mage) Memorial Gig on November 25th

Karybdis / Internal Conflict / Burning the Dream / Rare Breed – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (26th August 2017)

Saturday 26 August saw London-based Karybdis and Leicester's own Internal Conflict hit town for the Scottish Leg of their six date UK tour, ably supported by local favourites, and no stranger to these pages, Glasgow's Burning The Dream and Rare Breed.  Four class acts for under a tenner on a Saturday night...what's not to like? Rare … Continue reading Karybdis / Internal Conflict / Burning the Dream / Rare Breed – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (26th August 2017)

Bloodstock 2017 Interview: Internal Conflict

Just after their performance on the Sophie Stage on the Friday at Bloodstock, we had a quick chat with Internal Conflict about their performance and also any bands they are looking forward to seeing. Read on for the full transcription: You've literally just come off stage. How was your performance? It was awesome, mate. Absolutely … Continue reading Bloodstock 2017 Interview: Internal Conflict

Frank Fest – New Hall, Tiverton (7th & 8th April 2017)

Review by Mike Spencer-Futter Music festivals. The British Summer is filled with different festivals for different genres. The issue I have with them? Price. Sure, you get to see a high number of bands that you may or may not have heard of, but when those festivals can cost anywhere between £146 all the way … Continue reading Frank Fest – New Hall, Tiverton (7th & 8th April 2017)

Wildfire Reveal HorrorFly stage

Wildfire, Scotland's most hard rocking weekend, just got a whole lot heavier with the announcement of the HorrorFly stage. The HorrorFly stage will be open on the Saturday and Sunday, and will play host to a rogue's gallery of some of the best burgeoning talents in the Scottish heavy metal scene. Confirmed to appear are: … Continue reading Wildfire Reveal HorrorFly stage