Album Review: Opeth – In Caude Venenum

When a band has previous releases the calibre of ones such as Reign In Blood, Demanufacture or City, it can be difficult for fans to view any new material they release as being "as good as" or, in some cases, "better" than those. A prime example of this can be seen in the band which … Continue reading Album Review: Opeth – In Caude Venenum

Tour News: Opeth / Wage War / Wildwood Kin / Saxon / Plague Vendor

Video below with all the details, tour dates underneath that. If your band is touring and you want us to mention you, drop us an email at ! https://youtu.be/Bm9wAzn38pg Opeth 29th Oct - London, Palladium 31st Oct - Glasgow, SWG Galvanizers 1st Nov - Dublin, Olympia Theatre 2nd Nov - Leeds, University, Damnation Fest (headliner) … Continue reading Tour News: Opeth / Wage War / Wildwood Kin / Saxon / Plague Vendor

We’ll Be There: Rock the Coast Festival (14th-15th June)

It’s that time of year when we are all getting excited about the festival announcements for Download, Bloodstock and many of the others based here in the UK. I have a different plan, while many of you are packing your waterproofs and heading for Download, I will be breaking out my pasty legs in the … Continue reading We’ll Be There: Rock the Coast Festival (14th-15th June)

2018 Crew Review: Jim Costin – Senior Editor

Is it really the end of 2018? This year has gone far too quickly for me and has been a little more challenging than others. Real life duties have sadly kept me from doing as much with the site but hopefully that will change soon. There have been some amazing shows I have been to … Continue reading 2018 Crew Review: Jim Costin – Senior Editor

DVD Review: Opeth – Garden of the Titans

Opeth DVDs are always something that I have enjoyed watching. Be it the first one, Lamentations, or the most recent one where they played two sets at the Royal Albert Hall, they have always showcased some of the best musical talent I have ever seen. I approached this one a little hesitantly, as unlike the previous … Continue reading DVD Review: Opeth – Garden of the Titans

Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2018 – Day 3

Yesterday was soggy meteorologically but wonderful musically. Today the weather forecast was sunny and cool, so I was determined to photograph more bands than I managed the previous days. First to hit the tent stage were Skybrudd, winners of a competition to play the festival. The band’s name means “rainstorm” in English, so perhaps they … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2018 – Day 3