News Roundup: Venom Inc., Damnation Festival, Alice Cooper, Contrive, Destructor

A quick rundown of recent news items from up and down the rock/metal spectrum... Venom Inc. Black metal originators Venom Inc. will unleash their upcoming full-length opus, Avé, out August 11, 2017 via Nuclear Blast. Today, you can watch the fourth instalment of the band's one-on-one video interview series describing behind-the-scenes details on Avé. This … Continue reading News Roundup: Venom Inc., Damnation Festival, Alice Cooper, Contrive, Destructor

Tour News: Venom Inc, Scout Killers, Nails, Northlane, Radio Moscow

Another load of awesome stuff has been announced as we head into prime gig time, check it out! Venom Inc The rejuvenated 1989-1992 incarnation of Venom including guitarist Jeff Dunn, frontman Tony Dolan and drummer Anthony Bray, arrived rather unexpectedly in my inbox recently with the news of Avé; the groups first full length release, out on Nuclear Blast … Continue reading Tour News: Venom Inc, Scout Killers, Nails, Northlane, Radio Moscow

Video Roundup: The Dirty Denims, HeadCrusher, Kabbalah, Exit Eden, Venom Inc., The Cadillac Three

Sneaking another bunch out to celebrate the fact that it's Saturday and Saturdays rock! The Dirty Denims - "Back With A Bang" I know nothing about this band other than being told to put the video up by Katie. They've got a definite AC/DC vibe to them, though, and it's a cracking song. "Back With … Continue reading Video Roundup: The Dirty Denims, HeadCrusher, Kabbalah, Exit Eden, Venom Inc., The Cadillac Three

Gig Review: Inferno Festival 2017 Day 2

One of the best things about Inferno is the official festival hotel. This year everyone from fans to bands were staying in the Scandic St Olav’s Plass, and the hotel had made a fantastic effort for the festival with flaming torches at the entrance, and personalised Inferno drink and food menus. During the day there … Continue reading Gig Review: Inferno Festival 2017 Day 2

Festival Review: Lords of the Land 2017, Glasgow Barrowlands

There has been a major uprise when it comes to independent festivals and events recently, some catering to the underground and others showcasing the best of the big names. Lords of the Land present an event filled to the brim with some of extreme metal's most iconic names spanning from such acts as Mayhem and … Continue reading Festival Review: Lords of the Land 2017, Glasgow Barrowlands

HRH NWOBHM – Sheffield O2 Academy, Dec 2-3 2016 [DAY 2]

After a good night's sleep and a big breakfast we head back to the arena for day 2 of HRH NWOBHM. Want to find out about what happened on Day 1? Check out the first part of this behemoth! The first band up today are Savage kicking things off upstairs on the smaller stage. Original … Continue reading HRH NWOBHM – Sheffield O2 Academy, Dec 2-3 2016 [DAY 2]