Road To Bloodstock 2023: Skypilot

Our regular run-down of as many of the upcoming Bloodstock bands as we can get to talk to us! Skypilot play the New Blood stage on the Sunday… Simple things first – where are you guys from? We hail from a village called Doagh in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.  If you can’t find it, just … Continue reading Road To Bloodstock 2023: Skypilot

Album Review: Skypilot – Simple Beasts

They’ve been bringing the low-end fuzz for over two decades and now the Northern Irish three-piece are back with their third full-length, Simple Beasts. I’ve seen the band a couple of times, most recently on their co-headline tour with Blind River in May and their groove blended with heavy riffs works even better in the … Continue reading Album Review: Skypilot – Simple Beasts

Skypilot touring the UK/IRE in April

Northern Irish rockers Skypilot, who we last encountered at Bloodstock in 2019, are hitting the road in April with their good mates in Blind River for a 9-date run through the UK and Ireland. Originally scheduled for 2020 and then again for 2021, the dates were due to be in support of their well-received second … Continue reading Skypilot touring the UK/IRE in April

#RoadToBOA2019 – Skypilot

It's that time of year again, when in the run-up to Bloodstock we endeavour to interview every band gracing the SOPHIE, New Blood and Jägermeister stages from 8th - 11th August 2019. This means you've got a chance to read up on all your favourite bands set to play over the weekend and decide which … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2019 – Skypilot

Skypilot announce details of second album

Skypilot are pleased to announce they'll be going into Bearcat studios over the first 2 weekends in March to record their second full-length album, entitled The Affront. The album will consist of eight riff-laden, big grooving, stoner-prog-metal tunes and they can't wait for everyone to hear what they've been up to. The Affront is scheduled for … Continue reading Skypilot announce details of second album

Gig Review: Rosco’s Riot / Skypilot / Dead Addiction – Limelight, Belfast (14th July 2018)

Limelight Belfast. A place I now know well and a place that regularly serves up some of the best in rock and metal, be it local bands or well established international acts. Tonight is no exception, we are being treated to three of those local bands. First up is Dead Addiction, starting off our night … Continue reading Gig Review: Rosco’s Riot / Skypilot / Dead Addiction – Limelight, Belfast (14th July 2018)