#RoadToBOA2019 – Ten Ton Slug

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 – Ten Ton Slug

Ten Ton Slug to release “Hunting Ground” single and video on August 2nd

Ten Ton Slug play riff-driven sludge from the west of Ireland and will premiere a video for brand new song "Hunting Ground" through Metal Injection on August 2nd, in between performances on the main stage of Metaldays in Slovenia and as main support to Rotting Christ on the Sophie Lancaster stage on the Thursday night … Continue reading Ten Ton Slug to release “Hunting Ground” single and video on August 2nd

Gig Review: HRH Hammerfest XI – Day 2 (22 March 2019)

It's Friday morning and I’m raring to go, very much looking forward to the eclectic mix of metal, doom, sludge, and thrash on offer here today at Hammerfest XI. I head down early so I don't miss anything and spend some time looking round the wares at the merch stalls. Plenty of choice with almost … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Hammerfest XI – Day 2 (22 March 2019)

MetalDays 2018: Day 1 (pre- pre-festival)

So Metal Days is advertised as being on July 22-28 this year. However, they open early (from the 18th) for those wanting to camp up and start the party. Music-wise, the first stage actually kicked into action on the 21st so, of course, we had to be there. Even though it was an additional €20! … Continue reading MetalDays 2018: Day 1 (pre- pre-festival)

#RoadToMetalDays2018 – Ten Ton Slug

Always aiming to put the smaller / less well known bands front and centre, welcome to our series featuring acts on the New Forces stage at this year’s Metal Days festival in Slovenia, as well as a couple of bands who are being featured for a second time having trodden the boards of that stage … Continue reading #RoadToMetalDays2018 – Ten Ton Slug

Metal 2 the Masses Heat 5 – Voodoo, Belfast (8th March 2018)

Round five of this year's Metal 2 the Masses Northern Ireland took place on Thursday night at Voodo in Belfast. Once again hosted by The Distortion Project, four bands battled it out for the two places in the next round and the ultimate prize of a slot on Bloodstock's New Blood stage in August. Joining … Continue reading Metal 2 the Masses Heat 5 – Voodoo, Belfast (8th March 2018)