What started off as a dream is now starting to come to fruition for Chris Heap and his team. June 8th - 9th will see more than twenty local and UK bands hit the stage with the aim of the Heaps of Metal festival to raise awareness of the charity CALM. CALM are the Campaign … Continue reading We’ll Be There: Heaps of Metal Festival – The County Music Bar, Chesterfield (8th-9th June 2019)
Tag: Shadows of Violence
Shadows of Violence drop new video for “Who Am I”
I was mostly into thrash metal in my teens and being quite a bit older than that now, I remember those times fondly. Attending the Clash of the Titans tour in 1990 with Slayer, Megadeth, Testament and Suicidal Tendencies was the pinnacle of my time with thrash metal. As metal music does, it evolves and … Continue reading Shadows of Violence drop new video for “Who Am I”
Interview: Martin Haigh of Shadows of Violence
I recently reviewed an EP by Leeds based band Shadows of Violence who reminded me why I liked my thrash metal before moving onto death metal when I was a teenager. Listening to Exodus, Forbidden and Burn My Eyes-era Machine Head was a revelation to me and listening to Shadows of Violence brought that feeling … Continue reading Interview: Martin Haigh of Shadows of Violence
EP Review: Shadows of Violence – Revolt
The UK is vibrant with up and coming bands that are still being unheard by the general metal fan. Some of these bands deserve recognition for trying something different and having the ability to write songs that get you off your ass and mosh your ass off in your bedroom/venue or club. One such band … Continue reading EP Review: Shadows of Violence – Revolt
Band of the Day: Shadows of Violence
Kicking around since 2007, but putting all that work into their debut release this year are Shadows of Violence from Leeds. Formed by drummer Michael Burrows and guitarist Martin Haigh, the band have had a few members come and go until the current line-up (Chris Moules on vocals, George Watts on guitars and new boy Kieran Mitchell … Continue reading Band of the Day: Shadows of Violence