James fills in a few gaps with some bands that Ross didn't catch on the Sunday. For some reason I can’t remember, I knew Unearth’s (7) name. I’d not listened to their music before, yet I’d heard their name somewhere. Having some kind of modern death metal/metalcore sound, the band set about bringing their a-game to … Continue reading Bloodstock 2016 – Sunday (James’s view)
Tag: Symphony X
Interview: Michael LePond of Symphony X
Had a great time interviewing Michael Lepond shortly before the Glasgow show at the Garage on February 16th regarding the current UK tour and the latest album release, "Underworld". So... So far, how is the tour going? Well, this is show number four, the tour started last weekend, and everything is going really good so … Continue reading Interview: Michael LePond of Symphony X
Review: Symphony X / Myrath / Melted Space – The Garage. 16th February 2016
There are bands out there, when you are a fan of a particular genre you cannot dislike. To me Symphony X is one of these bands with fans of power metal, this was my first time seeing them and the excitement was quite grand! The show opened with the French band Melted Space. With 3 … Continue reading Review: Symphony X / Myrath / Melted Space – The Garage. 16th February 2016
Review: Symphony X – Underworld
If you call your band Symphony X, you set up certain expectations. The word "symphony" implies something with style; something with substance. If the music fails to deliver, the band could end up looking like pretentious prats. On the strength of this album, Underworld, Symphony X have escaped pratness! The opening track, "Overture" sets the … Continue reading Review: Symphony X – Underworld