Empyre embark on the inaugural RPM Takeover Tour in May/June

BBC Introducing call Empyre ““Triumphant, chest beating rock”, “One of the meatiest sounds in the UK right now” and say “No stage is too big for these guys”. Come May Empyre embark on an eight date tour covering England and Scotland. Stopping at Grimsby, Birmingham, Northampton, Pershore, Stafford, Chester, Blackpool and Edinburgh. The tour precedes … Continue reading Empyre embark on the inaugural RPM Takeover Tour in May/June

Steelhouse Festival adds four more bands to 2019 lineup

Steelhouse Festival is back once again in 2019, running Friday 26th of July - Sunday 28th of July. In its ninth year and coming on the back of last year's hugely successful event - which sold out of weekend and camping tickets well in advance - there is already a whole lot to look forward … Continue reading Steelhouse Festival adds four more bands to 2019 lineup

Gig Review: Redemption Festival 2018

Returning for its fourth year, Warehouse 23’s Redemption Festival brought rock fans from across the North of England and upcoming bands from all over the UK to raise money for charities including the local Barnsley and Wakefield Hospices, and the Dementia UK. The 2018 event was kicked off by Newcastle hard rock band Tomorrow Is … Continue reading Gig Review: Redemption Festival 2018

Amplified 2019: Saturday headliners and more

As the saying goes "Time flies when you're having fun". Can it really be time to announce the lineup for Amplified Version 3.0 already?! We've endured torrential storms in 2017 followed by blistering sunshine in 2018 so it would be a brave person to bet on what's going to happen weather wise at Amplified over … Continue reading Amplified 2019: Saturday headliners and more

#RoadToWildfire2018 – Ryders Creed

Much like we endeavour every year before Bloodstock, this year, for Scotland’s Wildfire Festival which kicks off on 22nd June, we’re interviewing every band set to play the stages of Wiston. You get to hear (or read) right from the horse’s mouth who you should be watching over the course of the weekend. Previous years … Continue reading #RoadToWildfire2018 – Ryders Creed

Band of the Day: Ryders Creed

Ryders Creed released a video on April 20th, and their self-titled album is due to rattle your eardrums from June 1st. They're ramping up the hype with a swathe of festival appearances (including Wildfire) and an interview or two. Like this one! Simple things first – where are you guys from? Ryders Creed are from … Continue reading Band of the Day: Ryders Creed