This was set to be a huge gig, and perhaps a surprise given the history of the headliners. I always felt that Tenacious D were a little side project, a joke that grew legs and ended up being a major, arena-headlining monstrosity. Strange how things like that can happen. Anyway, doors were a very early … Continue reading Gig Review: Tenacious D / Dave Hill – The Hydro, Glasgow (9th May 2024)
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Tenacious D return to the UK/IRE with the The Spicy Meatball Arena Tour 2024
Music icons and acclaimed greatest band in the world, Tenacious D, follow their sold-out UK/European arena tour this summer with more dates in 2024. “It’s no joke. Tenacious D is the best band in the world and in the Spicy Meatball Tour they are at the peak of their powers. Better than the Beatles…better than … Continue reading Tenacious D return to the UK/IRE with the The Spicy Meatball Arena Tour 2024
Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4
Day 4 – Hellfest 2023 – Is it time to go home yet? With injuries strapped up and caffeine loaded we get to the site on day 4 to catch the end of Hollywood Undead’s rap metal show that could teach Machine Gun Kelly a few lessons in song writing and more importantly delivery and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4
The weirdest metal band merchandise
Forget your tour t-shirts, badges, and patches; those things are for the marketing lightweights of the metal world. No, if a band really wants to cash in on their five minutes of fame, the only course is to stick the band name on any manner of weird merchandise. And while it’s not quite so common … Continue reading The weirdest metal band merchandise
“That” GRAMMY award last night
I'm sorry - I actually applauded the GRAMMYs a couple of years ago when they awarded the "Best Rock/Metal" award to Halestorm on the basis that it might give a boost to new, hard-working bands. To then give this year's award to Tenacious D when the alternatives were stalwarts such as Motorhead and Anthrax just … Continue reading “That” GRAMMY award last night