Holy shit. Ritual is probably the best thing I’ve heard from Chez Cavalera since Max left Sepultura. The title track alone is enough to bring back memories of that era’s blend of incredibly heavy metal and tribal beats. While Soulfly haven’t been afraid to mix things up with other sounds – trumpet calls and the … Continue reading Album Review: Soulfly – Ritual
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Gig Review: Soulfly / Death Remains / The Heretic Order – O2 Academy, London (6th August 2018)
Metal veterans Soulfly returned to the UK with their extensive back-catalogue of extreme anthems. Tonight’s show was the first of an eight-date tour which sees the band headline some pretty intimate venues around the UK, plus a performance at Boomtown Fair in Winchester. After a disgustingly-sweaty journey from work on the Underground, I arrived at … Continue reading Gig Review: Soulfly / Death Remains / The Heretic Order – O2 Academy, London (6th August 2018)
MetalDays 2018: Day 5
A quick band round-up today as I managed to rattle round all three stages a couple of times. I didn't get to the festival as early as I'd hoped as I was writing up the last couple of days' events! When I arrived, Saille were giving it large on the second stage, but I was focused … Continue reading MetalDays 2018: Day 5
Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2018 – Day 3
Yesterday was soggy meteorologically but wonderful musically. Today the weather forecast was sunny and cool, so I was determined to photograph more bands than I managed the previous days. First to hit the tent stage were Skybrudd, winners of a competition to play the festival. The band’s name means “rainstorm” in English, so perhaps they … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2018 – Day 3
Soulfly announce UK dates (TWO MORE ADDED) / album release
[updated 15th June with new dates] Max Cavalera's Soulfly have announced a clutch of UK dates this August around their festival appearance at Boomtown Fair. After a successful 18 months touring their Return to Roots project together with his brother Iggor, playing Sepultura's groundbreaking Roots album and other choice cuts by the legendary band they … Continue reading Soulfly announce UK dates (TWO MORE ADDED) / album release
Classic live recordings from Pantera and Soulfly to buy soon
These are mouthwatering, especially the Pantera one which is very much the band at its peak. The Pantera release is already available for pre-order with two tracks instantly downloadable. Here's the press release to give you all the delicious details. Dynamo Concerts is pleased to announce the release of a live album series – taken … Continue reading Classic live recordings from Pantera and Soulfly to buy soon