Interview: Rob Caggiano of Volbeat

Just over a week ago, I had the chance to chat with Rob Caggiano - former Anthrax riffmeister and now guitarist with Danish metallers Volbeat. After a warm welcome from Rob and a brief chat whilst we waited for the recorder to startup, we got down to business... How’s the tour been so far? So … Continue reading Interview: Rob Caggiano of Volbeat

Alter Bridge / Volbeat / Gojira / Like a Storm – SSE Hydro, Glasgow (1st December 2016)

The outside of the Hydro arena is illuminated in blood red whilst on the inside; one of this year’s hottest arena tours finally hits Glasgow: modern titans Alter Bridge backed by Volbeat, Gojira and Like a Storm. Like a Storm kick things off and unperturbed by the lukewarm welcome they receive, they throw themselves into … Continue reading Alter Bridge / Volbeat / Gojira / Like a Storm – SSE Hydro, Glasgow (1st December 2016)

Alter Bridge announce largest Euro-tour to date – with great line-up

Alter Bridge will be hitting arenas from one end of Europe to the other this winter, and they're bringing quite the bunch of support acts. The line-up varies a little but for the UK these will be Volbeat, Gojira and Like a Storm. Volbeat will be touring in support of the rather excellent Seal the Deal … Continue reading Alter Bridge announce largest Euro-tour to date – with great line-up

Review: Volbeat – Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie

[avatar user="Ross" size="50" align="left" /]Let’s be honest, the last Volbeat album wasn’t their best. No, seriously. I was just getting into Volbeat when I heard it and it was hyped up to the heavens as if they’d reinvented the wheel. The Danes hadn’t. It was more Volbeat which is never a bad thing but a … Continue reading Review: Volbeat – Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie

2014 Year In Review: Top Gigs – Mosh

[avatar user="Mosh" size="50" align="left" /]James and Ross have already had their says on this matter, but it's time for me to have a quick dig through the memory banks (i.e. the reviews on here) and pick out the highlights of this year. And, frankly, it's been a hell of a year. Before I go through … Continue reading 2014 Year In Review: Top Gigs – Mosh

Volbeat + Hatebreed – Glasgow Barrowlands

[photo sets: Volbeat / Hatebreed] [avatar user="Mosh" size="50" align="left" /]A hell of a double-header, though quite a surprising one given that the two acts have very little in common with each other musically. Having said that, Hatebreed have opened for a huge variety of headliners so adding Volbeat to the list isn't anything to complain … Continue reading Volbeat + Hatebreed – Glasgow Barrowlands