Report: Metal 2 the Masses Semi-Final 2 – The Big Red, London (21st June 2019)

Metal 2 The Masses London returned to The Big Red on Friday for the second and final Semi Final round, featuring: Empire Warning (metal), Mountain Caller (prog / post-metal / stoner / doom), Oldblood (doom / stoner / post-metal), Orbital Junction (rock), Salvation Jayne (alt-rock) and YGODEH (synth / prog / doom). Unfortunately due to … Continue reading Report: Metal 2 the Masses Semi-Final 2 – The Big Red, London (21st June 2019)

We’ll Be There: Camden Rocks 2019 – Ross’ View

I remember sitting in The Elephant’s Head in Camden last year. RavenEye had just smashed their set at Dingwalls and every other venue was full to the rafters so myself and two friends retired for the evening; Camden Rocks 2018 had come to its end. Beer and whisky were flowing in equal volume and with … Continue reading We’ll Be There: Camden Rocks 2019 – Ross’ View

Festival Review: Girlz Rawk! – Factory, Manchester (9th March 2019)

Today’s event is the inaugural Girlz Rawk! Weekender. A tale of two cities, my northern hometown of Manchester and that there London. Factory plays host to club nights and bands alike. Ten bands on the bill and not a lot of time allowed for changeovers would cause some issues later - for the bands and … Continue reading Festival Review: Girlz Rawk! – Factory, Manchester (9th March 2019)

Report: M2tM London 2019 – Heat Ten (3rd February 2019)

Metal 2 The Masses London returned to The Big Red in North London last Sunday as four more bands battled it out for the chance to play Bloodstock Festival next summer. This week’s competing bands were: Salvation Jayne (alt-rock), Hot for Doom (power rock / stoner), Englomanatic Glitch (stoner / psychedelic) and The Second (prog … Continue reading Report: M2tM London 2019 – Heat Ten (3rd February 2019)

EP Review: Salvation Jayne – Salvation Jayne

When you look at the ringing endorsements Salvation Jayne have picked up, any self-respecting rock fan should be checking the band out. Described as classic rock and alternative and picking up comparisons to Clutch and Queens of the Stone Age, you can bet I’m going to be there. As opening track “Cortez” starts, there’s a … Continue reading EP Review: Salvation Jayne – Salvation Jayne