Classic Cover: Lord – “Blood Red Skies” (original by Judas Priest)

Kicking off our Classic Cover journey for 2022 are Lord, who released a whole album full of the things last year. This is actually an EP release with the focal track being Judas Priest classic "Blood Red Skies" from Ram It Down. They've also chucked in a more recent song - Iron Maiden's "Stratego". Commented bass … Continue reading Classic Cover: Lord – “Blood Red Skies” (original by Judas Priest)

Classic Cover: Nergard – “Blood Red Skies” (original by Judas Priest)

The Norwegian symphonic power metal band Nergard are back a mere six months after the release of the critically acclaimed album Eternal White. Now they have released a cover of Judas Priest’s epic song "Blood Red Skies" on November 19 via Pug-Nose Records. “To me this is the standout track on Judas Priest’s 1988 album … Continue reading Classic Cover: Nergard – “Blood Red Skies” (original by Judas Priest)

Bloodstock 2021 Review – A Paying Person’s Perspective (Sat/Sun)

While we'll be doing our best to get the Editor's view of Bloodstock, the chance to see bands is always nibbled away at with time spent doing interviews and so on. Thankfully, many of the Moshville Times team were out and about as one of you lot - paying punters, happy to lay down their … Continue reading Bloodstock 2021 Review – A Paying Person’s Perspective (Sat/Sun)

Bloodstock announce final two headliners for 2020

If you tuned into Planet Rock Radio this morning, you’ll have been amongst the first to hear Bloodstock’s hotly anticipated news, revealing the final two Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners for 2020’s event. Devin Townsend was announced as Friday night’s headliner last month. Without further ado… Metal legends Judas Priest will headline Sunday night. … Continue reading Bloodstock announce final two headliners for 2020

Bloodstock News: KK Downing to join Ross The Boss

Excitement for the UK’s finest heavy metal festival just got ramped up to the next level! KK Downing will be appearing as special guest for several songs with Ross the Boss on the Main Stage at Bloodstock, Sunday 11th August. The meeting of these two greats on stage heralds what will be an incredible performance … Continue reading Bloodstock News: KK Downing to join Ross The Boss

2018 Crew Review: John Higham – Writer

Man, oh man, 2018 was another year of fantastic releases, gigs and fun musical times! As ever, choosing 'the best' or even a bunch of favourites was not going to be easy, but here goes... Album of the year: There were certain weeks in the year that I found it difficult to keep up with … Continue reading 2018 Crew Review: John Higham – Writer