Gig Review: Uprising 2023 – O2 Academy, Leicester (29th April 2023)

It is always a special occasion, going to metal festivals, but going to Uprising for the first time is a real highlight of the festival year for me! I started the day as I always do - waiting for Shells, who characteristically runs late. I’ve not been to the O2 Academy in Leicester before and … Continue reading Gig Review: Uprising 2023 – O2 Academy, Leicester (29th April 2023)

The Tours That Never Were – fundraiser for underground bands

Another fundraiser for bands and crew has been announced - a great cause to help keep those in the music industry afloat until they can get back on the road. Full details in the press release below... As we all know, COVID-19 has resulted in many of the UK's most hard-working underground touring acts being … Continue reading The Tours That Never Were – fundraiser for underground bands

Gig Review: Blood Youth / Palm Reader / Lotus Eater / God Complex – The Star and Garter, Manchester (6th March 2019)

It's been 2 years since Blood Youth last played here at the Star and Garter in Manchester, and sadly with poor attendance numbers at the time. They are back on tour to promote the new album, Starve, recently released on the 22nd February so it’s good to see the small bar downstairs filled wall to … Continue reading Gig Review: Blood Youth / Palm Reader / Lotus Eater / God Complex – The Star and Garter, Manchester (6th March 2019)

Friday Video Roundup: Palm Reader, Soen, Time The Valuator, Blameshift

Beer night! Palm Reader - "Always Darkest" Palm Reader have dropped this new video to celebrate the start of their February tour - the band are on the road right now. Please note: "IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE THAT YOU WARN VIEWERS OF THE INTENSE AMOUNT OF FLASHING STROBE LIGHTING IN THIS VIDEO" Done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIn0ABH0tPg Soen … Continue reading Friday Video Roundup: Palm Reader, Soen, Time The Valuator, Blameshift