Amplified 2019: Saturday headliners and more

As the saying goes "Time flies when you're having fun". Can it really be time to announce the lineup for Amplified Version 3.0 already?! We've endured torrential storms in 2017 followed by blistering sunshine in 2018 so it would be a brave person to bet on what's going to happen weather wise at Amplified over … Continue reading Amplified 2019: Saturday headliners and more

Valafar launch signature brew

Yorkshire metal crew Valafar have sneakily announced that they will be launching their own ale through Halifax-based Darkland Brewery. Darkland is a new brewery, a small crew who started off as home brewers but scaled up when they discovered a ready-build brewing plant sat there waiting to be rented and turned to its designed purpose … Continue reading Valafar launch signature brew

Bloodstock 2018 – Mosh’s Saturday

Today started nicely, with some clear skies and very warm sun through the early afternoon... and then came the rain. Scheduled to keep dribbling / pouring until 4pm on Sunday you'd think it would dampen spirits but thankfully that idea was put to rest by the dedicated fans cramming into tents or simply ignoring it … Continue reading Bloodstock 2018 – Mosh’s Saturday

#RoadToBOA2018 – Valafar

As ever, we’re going to try and cover every single Jäger, New Blood and SOPHIE stage band before Bloodstock kicks off on August 9th. Your chance to check them out and start planning which bands to get there early for! Trust us when we tell you that this is bound to result in some frustrating … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2018 – Valafar

Bloodstock 2018: 13 more bands announced

Bloodstock's countdown is hotting up, with just 9 weeks left to go! There’s still plenty of exciting things to reveal about 2018’s event though, including this stellar collection of thirteen more bands you’ll be lucky enough to see, if you’ve snapped up a ticket! Your support for Bloodstock's regional Metal 2 the Masses finals has … Continue reading Bloodstock 2018: 13 more bands announced

Wildfire Band Profile – Valafar

In case you didn’t know (get out from under that rock!) we’re hosting a third stage at Wildfire this year on the Saturday and Sunday. Just to make sure you know what mouthwatering musical delights are heading your way, we’ll be featuring a profile of each of “our” bands in the runup! Wildfire is held … Continue reading Wildfire Band Profile – Valafar