Well... that was fun. Another Bloodstock done and a different experience to the usual for a few reasons. Regardless, I left Catton Hall on the Monday morning knowing I'd miss it until August 2025 which looks like being an absolute belter. But this review is about 2024, not the incredible bands already announced for next … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
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Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Another year, another Bloodstock! Looking back I can’t believe this one has been my ninth festival. I’ve been going every year (except 2021) since I braved the journey alone as an anxious 21-year old for BOA 2014 and had the time of my life. It’s never been any different for me and this year was … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 2
After an enjoyable previous day at Tons Of Rock Festival I started the day with a little swim in the hotel pool, which did wonders for my crunchy shoulders and sore lower back. To my fellow photographers - I highly recommend this for keeping the aches and pains of shooting a festival at bay! The … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 2
Bloodstock 2024 announce New Blood bands, M2tM finals kick off, news on Opeth’s set
The Metal 2 The Masses tour returns in 2024! Bloodstock’s initiative to give emerging bands a step up and also support grassroots venues, kicks off on 10th May, with 30 regions and 6 countries participating. The fun begins in Belfast and rolls down through Dublin and back to England, Scotland, and Wales, taking in Norway … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024 announce New Blood bands, M2tM finals kick off, news on Opeth’s set
2022 Year In Review: Paul
When the Boss sent a message asking for reflections of 2022, I put my thinking cap on and wondered about topics that I could cover. It’s been a cracking year for rock and metal, with resurgences in prog, thrash, death, and classic rock to name but four of the many genres we love. I covered … Continue reading 2022 Year In Review: Paul
Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2022 – Day 3
In the early hours of the morning there had been a shooting at a LGBTQ+ bar in central Oslo, which was a very somber start to the day. There was supposed to be a huge Pride march across the city, but this had been canceled by the police for safety reasons. Despite this, on our … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2022 – Day 3