From its small beginnings in Danehill Village Hall (nee ‘Pitch Up Festival’) about 9 years ago, Hammerdown has slowly grown into its current form: a two day, two venue extravaganza of rock and metal, showcasing new talent as well as NWOBHM stalwarts. This year sees Brighton’s Dust and The Chalk hosting 36 bands, with one … Continue reading Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 1 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (19th July 2025)
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Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2024 Part 1 – Saturday 20th July
The beauty of a festival like Maid of Stone is that you could talk to a hundred people and they would all give you a completely different account of the bands they saw, which ones ‘should have been headliners’ and their various other experiences. So, here is mine. Whilst this is still a very new … Continue reading Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2024 Part 1 – Saturday 20th July
Video Roundup: Arch Enemy / Mystic Circle / Kreator / Marillion / Until 9 / Induction
Bloody hell, there's a lot of new stuff out today. Were all the bands waiting for January to finish or something? Anyway, here's a selection from the big bunch o' emails... Arch Enemy No introduction needed for this crowd of noise merchants. On July 29th, extreme metal masters Arch Enemy will release their 11th studio … Continue reading Video Roundup: Arch Enemy / Mystic Circle / Kreator / Marillion / Until 9 / Induction