2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss

I'm going to be honest, this year's roundup is going to be a challenge for me. In the past I've reviewed dozens of albums and gone to a similar number of gigs each year so my biggest problem has been narrowing it down. This year, though, has been a struggle. Between real life, work, studies … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss

Gig Review: Sabaton / Babymetal / Lordi – Hydro, Glasgow (18th April 2023)

When Sabaton come to town, you know you're in for a treat. When they lug along two headline-worthy supports you know your ticket money is going to be cash very well spent indeed. After our interview with Tommy and a rushed "dinner" in the local McD's we made it into the venue just in time … Continue reading Gig Review: Sabaton / Babymetal / Lordi – Hydro, Glasgow (18th April 2023)

Sabaton complete 2023 tour lineup with Babymetal replacing The Hu

Sabaton's 2022 tour was postponed (twice) due to reasons we all know by now. Lordi and The Hu were on the original, eclectic, bill but as often happens when tour dates are jiggled around, the new ones often clash with future commitments. Lordi have done some intermediate dates, but are still on the Sabaton tour … Continue reading Sabaton complete 2023 tour lineup with Babymetal replacing The Hu

Advent 2021: Lordi – “Merry Blah Blah Blah”

Christmas romanticism with a twist: "Merry Blah Blah Blah" is a different kind of X-mas carol. When the Christmas turkey come to slaughter people and eat them as roasts and the trees festively hack down a person and decoratively install them in their home…. Yes, then this is Christmas from the point of view of … Continue reading Advent 2021: Lordi – “Merry Blah Blah Blah”

Video Roundup: Armored Saint / Lordi / Re-Armed / Militaria / Johnossi / Burning The Oppressor

Sunday night, and what better time to ramp up the volume before we're back to the slog in the morning? Armored Saint Armored Saint have released a new CD/DVD, Symbol of Salvation Live, via Metal Blade Records, to celebrate the seminal album's 30th anniversary. For a preview of Symbol of Salvation Live, a live video … Continue reading Video Roundup: Armored Saint / Lordi / Re-Armed / Militaria / Johnossi / Burning The Oppressor

Sabaton announce “The Tour To End All Tours” with The Hu / Lordi

Last year has been a challenging yet menacing one for bands all over the world: It has been a time of insecurity, worries and the fear of never being able to return to the status quo of touring. But, Sabaton never was a band to fall that easily due to difficult circumstances. Instead of giving … Continue reading Sabaton announce “The Tour To End All Tours” with The Hu / Lordi