Gig Review: Exhorder / Hoods / Kingpin – Audio, Glasgow (9th October 2019)

After a whirlwind two years since their reunion in November 2017, signing to Nuclear Blast a year later, and bringing out a killer new album (Mourn the Southern Skies) a few weeks ago, cult NOLA groove-thrash heroes Exhorder have finally arrived in Scotland. Having slayed plenty of stages since their return, it’s fair to say … Continue reading Gig Review: Exhorder / Hoods / Kingpin – Audio, Glasgow (9th October 2019)

Sacred Reich / Damnation’s Hammer / Kingpin – The Cathouse, Glasgow (28th July 2017)

In the middle of Summer with the blistering heat, there isn’t a better way to let loose some energy than at a thrash gig. Five years ago, politically-charged Arizona thrash legends Sacred Reich made their return to Scotland after 20-plus years. At the time, I thought I’d never get to see them again unless it … Continue reading Sacred Reich / Damnation’s Hammer / Kingpin – The Cathouse, Glasgow (28th July 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

This Weekend: Irish Hardcore in Glasgow

Expect Saturday night in Glasgow to be even rowdier than usual as two of Ireland's finest hardcore bands descend upon Shadow Sound for a night of booze-and-breakdown-fuelled mayhem. Leading the charge are Last Wishes. As it's put on the Facebook event, these lads are: 'Can-drinking burly boys from Ireland. Members of Hollow Truth and Spittin' … Continue reading This Weekend: Irish Hardcore in Glasgow

Infestation: Circle of Tyrants, Acid Trial, Kingpin, God Damn Brewery – Glasgow Ivory Blacks, 20th February 2016

[Apologies for delays in posting - Ryan had this written a week ago. Editing fail!] Every thrash metal fan worth their salt will have longed for the loud, hairy, and beery anarchy of the genre's eighties heyday: when Alcoholica packed out snotty wee punk clubs, Scott Ian said 'Not!' a lot, and Dave Mustaine was … Continue reading Infestation: Circle of Tyrants, Acid Trial, Kingpin, God Damn Brewery – Glasgow Ivory Blacks, 20th February 2016

Kingpin / Burning the Dream / Circle of Tyrants – Shadow Central, Glasgow

[avatar user="Sean" size="50" align="left" /]Hey guys, Sean here again after ages of silence – uni coursework, my uni work placement and my part-time job keeps consuming my time for Moshville Times work. However in about a month's time I will be finished at uni and free from the stresses of education for a year to … Continue reading Kingpin / Burning the Dream / Circle of Tyrants – Shadow Central, Glasgow