Various songs by In Flames are being played from several peoples' phones as I arrive at Manchester's O2 Ritz on Oxford Road. The mood of those who had arrived early was one of anticipation and excitement that they were getting to see one of their favourite bands in one of the city's premier venues. One … Continue reading Gig Review: In Flames / Norma Jean / Light The Torch – O2 Ritz, Manchester (4th of April 2019)
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Tech-Fest add 15 brilliant more bands to the line-up
In its second wave of announcements, Tech-Fest, home to the heaviest, tech-iest and most interesting bands in the scene, has gone ahead and added a further 15 bands to their 2018 event. The new additions to the bill join a host of already announced bands that include The Acacia Strain (performing an EU exclusive show), The … Continue reading Tech-Fest add 15 brilliant more bands to the line-up
New Band of the Day: Norma Jean
Six albums down the line and I only just hear of them. This is one of the blessings / curses of this job. I get to hear about new-to-me music, and then I feel gutted that I've got fifteen years of a band's history to catch up on. Norma Jean are a prime example. They … Continue reading New Band of the Day: Norma Jean