There has been a major uprise when it comes to independent festivals and events recently, some catering to the underground and others showcasing the best of the big names. Lords of the Land present an event filled to the brim with some of extreme metal's most iconic names spanning from such acts as Mayhem and … Continue reading Festival Review: Lords of the Land 2017, Glasgow Barrowlands
Tag: Memoriam
Review: Memoriam – For the Fallen
After seeing Memoriam live at Bloodstock in 2016, and following the release of their excellent debut EP, The Hellfire Demos, later that year, it would not be underestimating to state that the launch of their debut album quickly became one of my most anticipated events of 2017. I think that enough has probably been said of … Continue reading Review: Memoriam – For the Fallen
Manor Fest (formerly Dio Fest) announces first acts
New name, same great festival. Due to the event getting bigger, the "Dio" had to be dropped, but when you look at the first announcement you'll see that this is a small price to pay. First off the blocks are Memoriam, the spiritual successors to the now-retired Bolt Thrower. Formed as a bit of a … Continue reading Manor Fest (formerly Dio Fest) announces first acts
Lords of the Land 2017 add two more acts – you’ll want to read this…
Bloody hell. Just when you think the rest of the bill will just be space-fillers... Nope. Just announced a few minutes ago, two more slots on the bill are being filled by Acid Reign and Memoriam. Reads the press release: After a blistering set at a sell out Audio gig last year and a full-to-the-brim … Continue reading Lords of the Land 2017 add two more acts – you’ll want to read this…
Bloodstock 2016 – Brian’s View (with a bit of help from Stephen P)
Joining us down at Bloodstock were Brian and his brother-in-law who managed to help fill in a few other gaps in our coverage! Take it away, chaps - first up from Brian... Seed of Sorrow - Friday Bloodstock really does get a lot of things right, like drawing on the talent unearthed through Metal to … Continue reading Bloodstock 2016 – Brian’s View (with a bit of help from Stephen P)
Bloodstock 2016 – Sunday (James’s view)
James fills in a few gaps with some bands that Ross didn't catch on the Sunday. For some reason I can’t remember, I knew Unearth’s (7) name. I’d not listened to their music before, yet I’d heard their name somewhere. Having some kind of modern death metal/metalcore sound, the band set about bringing their a-game to … Continue reading Bloodstock 2016 – Sunday (James’s view)