Festival Review: Hellfest 2018 (22 – 24 June)

France’s soirée of festival season is Hellfest, based in the sleepy town of Clisson, which lies half an hour from Nantes in the Pays de la Loire region of the country, and this year is it’s 13th incarnation In the beginning, starting off more on the heavy side, it’s grown into one of the most … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2018 (22 – 24 June)

Gig Review: Theory (of a Deadman) / Toseland – O2 Academy 2, Manchester (26th April 2018)

The evening was kicked off with a massive dose of déjà vu as Toseland returned to the Manchester Academy 2 stage having only performed here a little over a month ago when supporting Skid Row. Tonight’s setlist was almost identical to the month before although with a slightly longer set they were able to squeeze … Continue reading Gig Review: Theory (of a Deadman) / Toseland – O2 Academy 2, Manchester (26th April 2018)

Gig Review: Skid Row / Toseland / Bad Touch – Academy 2, Manchester (14th March 2018)

Tonight’s line-up features three heavy rock bands from across the years. Up first were the relative newcomers, Norfolk’s own Bad Touch with their massive hair and a stage presence to match. Having been massively impressed with the band the first time I saw them at Fort Fest back in 2016 I was eager to see … Continue reading Gig Review: Skid Row / Toseland / Bad Touch – Academy 2, Manchester (14th March 2018)

Tour News: Omnium Gatherum / Skalmold, Skid Row, Ramblin’ Man Fair, The Fallen State

A quick rundown of some upcoming tour news that has come our way. Start blocking out those 2018 dates... Omnium Gatherum / Skálmöld Funnily enough, I was thinking earlier today about the last time Skálmöld hit Glasgow and that they really ought to get back to town... and then James put these dates on his timeline! … Continue reading Tour News: Omnium Gatherum / Skalmold, Skid Row, Ramblin’ Man Fair, The Fallen State

Wildfire 2017: Saturday Review

Day two of this year’s festivities meant it was the inaugural day for the Moshville Times stage featuring gems like Empyre, AC Rid and Killatrix. Mosh and Nick will be reviewing that one. However, at 10am, it’s markedly quieter than this time yesterday as people trickle in and the stories of the night before start. … Continue reading Wildfire 2017: Saturday Review

Wednesday Video Review: Toseland, Vektrill, Telepathy, In Flames

Halfway home... Friday looms ever closer! Toseland - "We'll Stop At Nothing" To celebrate the release of the album Cradle The Rage ([amazon text=mp3 download&asin=B01AXPD562], [amazon text=CD&asin=B01ATTEFK2]), the band are setting out on a 14 date tour running through September and October of this year. They've also dropped a video for "We'll Stop At Nothing". … Continue reading Wednesday Video Review: Toseland, Vektrill, Telepathy, In Flames