2019 saw the first album from UK thrashers Xentrix since 1996’s Scourge. Bury the Pain was a fine slab of muscular thrash and introduced the world to the new recording line-up which comprised Jay Walsh alongside Kristian Havard, Chris Shires, and Dennis Gasser. A slew of live dates followed including a headline set at Hammerfest … Continue reading Album Review: Xentrix – Seven Words
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Xentrix announce new album
Hailing from the North West of England, Xentrix was formed in 1985 by guitar player Chris Astley. After numerous changes to the line up Xentrix signed to Roadrunner records and entered the studio to record their first album Shattered Existence with producer John Cuniberti (Vio-lence, Forbidden, Joe Satriani). Xentrix were one of the leading lights … Continue reading Xentrix announce new album
Bloodstock 2019 Interview: Xentrix
UK thrash has been well represented at Bloodstock over the years. 2019 is no different, with Preston legends Xentrix hitting the Ronnie James Dio stage. We managed to get guitarists Kristian "Stan" Havard and Jay Walsh for a quick chat shortly after their set. You played second on the Ronnie James Dio stage earlier today … Continue reading Bloodstock 2019 Interview: Xentrix
Festival Review: Bloodstock 2019 Thu/Fri – Sean’s View
We've a lot of Bloodstock stuff to go up over the next few days. With a big group of us there as crew and punters, we managed to cover a fair whack. Here's Sean's take on the opening evening and the first full day. Thursday After a few weeks of our annual #RoadToBOA pre-festival interviews, … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2019 Thu/Fri – Sean’s View
Festival Review: Bloodstock 2019 Day 1 – Ross’ View
After a couple of years away from Catton Hall, 2019 saw me return to Bloodstock, my first since 2016 and second overall. As is tradition, we headed down from Glasgow (ish) on the Thursday with a slightly different crew compared to that year – this time, it was myself, Mosh, Sean and Aidan. With a … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2019 Day 1 – Ross’ View
Gig Review: Coventry Metal 2 the Masses Grand Final (22nd April 2019)
[Editor's apology - Topher had this submitted to us ages ago because he's awesome and punctual, I just lost it in the emails - Mosh] It’s been a fantastic journey for this year’s Metal to the Masses Coventry! Being the first date of the finals across the country, the atmosphere at The Empire was electric. … Continue reading Gig Review: Coventry Metal 2 the Masses Grand Final (22nd April 2019)