Gig Review: UK Tech-Fest 2023 – Friday

UK Tech Fest - 10 years of building a strong, respected event showcasing the finest bands in the metal scene of today, giving underground and newer bands the opportunities to shine amongst some of metal’s household named bands and then some… what a festival!  The atmosphere is the epitome of warmth and has captured the … Continue reading Gig Review: UK Tech-Fest 2023 – Friday

Festival review – UK Tech-Metal Festival, 30th June – 4th July 2022

It's early morning on the 30th of June which can only mean one thing, it's time for me to make the 176 mile pilgrimage to UK Tech-Fest, which is probably my most anticipated festival of the year. After what was a boring 4 hours of motorways it was time to finally see some metal. Thursday … Continue reading Festival review – UK Tech-Metal Festival, 30th June – 4th July 2022

HRH Metal 2019 Interview: The Five Hundred

Prior to their performance on stage 3 at HRH Metal, I had the opportunity to have a quick chat with The Five Hundred regarding their upcoming plans and their performance later that day. You’re playing HRH Metal later on today, are you looking forward to it? Very much so. It’s our first time playing here … Continue reading HRH Metal 2019 Interview: The Five Hundred

Gig Review: HRH Metal Day 2

The sun rose over the O2 Academy in Birmigham and once more the doors were flung open for the final day of the third rendition of HRH Metal. Having been a fantastic day yesterday, expectations were high with a buzz amongst the audience that they were in for a fantastic day of great music and … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Metal Day 2

Gig Review: Incendia Christmas Party – 229 The Venue, London (7th December 2018)

On Friday night I headed to 229 The Venue in Great Portland Street for the Incendia Christmas Party, which featured four bands from the Incendia Music’s management roster. There was also an after party with Prog Magazine editor Jerry Ewing manning the decks “with his renowned DJ set featuring Toto amongst many other classic rock … Continue reading Gig Review: Incendia Christmas Party – 229 The Venue, London (7th December 2018)

Band of the Day: The Five Hundred

We've covered The Five Hundred in the past, with news of EP releases and videos. But who are they? Where are they from? Are there really five hundred of them? All is revealed below... Simple things first – where are you guys from? Mark & Andy are originally from Gibraltar, Paul is from Peterborough and John … Continue reading Band of the Day: The Five Hundred