Rabidfest interview: Reveller

Rabidfest is in its fifth year and had some amazing local and UK acts playing their festival this year, which included headliners Blaze Bayley on Saturday and Bound in Fear on the Sunday. This was an extremely well run event courtesy of the Rabidfest team and if you are ever in the Oxford area in … Continue reading Rabidfest interview: Reveller

Gig Review: Metal to the Masses Grand Final – Oxford (8th July 2023)

Well, the time has finally come… The Grand Final of this Metal 2 The Masses competition, and tonight one band of four hopefuls will gain the prize that they have been fighting for, their spot to play on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock. Over the past two weeks I have been trying to make … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal to the Masses Grand Final – Oxford (8th July 2023)

Gig Review: Metal to the Masses Semi-Final 2 – Oxford 24th June 2023

So, the second semifinal is now upon us, and I will be damned if I can say this competition has gone quickly, each round has been neither dull nor without talent. There have been fantastic bands throughout each round, and it is unfortunate that we have lost great bands as we have, but this is … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal to the Masses Semi-Final 2 – Oxford 24th June 2023

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Quarter Final 1 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (8th May 2023)

If you have read the title or any of my earlier reviews… you know where I am. Same bar, same staff, and the same faces after making my way upstairs. However, this time it felt completely different, and I could not put my finger on the reason. The ambiance had a bit of suspense to … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Quarter Final 1 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (8th May 2023)