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A bit of an unusual line-up on the night with the supports being supplied by Essex punk outfit The Meffs alongside vintage alt-rockers Primal Scream. While fully intending to review the entire show that was made impossible by the security measures put in place for […]
Gig reviewsIt’s been 8 years since I last saw Lacuna Coil; that was at the White Trash Ballroom, Berlin with Genus Ordinis Dei and Forever Still. The Genus Ordinis Dei link continues as Lacuna Coil recruited the GOD founding member and drummer Richard Meiz in 2019. […]
Gig reviewsThis is a new one for me, not deathcore bands in general but a UK Deathcore Showcase. Tonight’s line up for Oshia isn’t like any other gig that you might go to on a Tuesday. Osiah brings along four other deathcore bands for fans which […]
Gig reviewsA bit of an unusual line-up on the night with the supports being supplied by Essex punk outfit The Meffs alongside vintage alt-rockers Primal Scream. While fully intending to review the entire show that was made impossible by the security measures put in place for […]
Gig reviewsIt’s been 8 years since I last saw Lacuna Coil; that was at the White Trash Ballroom, Berlin with Genus Ordinis Dei and Forever Still. The Genus Ordinis Dei link continues as Lacuna Coil recruited the GOD founding member and drummer Richard Meiz in 2019. […]
Gig reviewsThis is a new one for me, not deathcore bands in general but a UK Deathcore Showcase. Tonight’s line up for Oshia isn’t like any other gig that you might go to on a Tuesday. Osiah brings along four other deathcore bands for fans which […]
Gig reviewsThe Struts and Barns Courtney have joined forces this year on a co-headline tour, and FRAMEmusic is seeing them at Manchester’s own Albert Hall. A show that brings two fan bases together to make one complete package. Singer / Songwriter James Bruner was born and […]
Gig reviewsThere’s a definite buzz about Chester this Saturday. It’s the day of Chester Races and impeccably dressed racegoers are flooding to the city for a frenzy of fashion, horses and gambling. But that’s not the only reason for a sudden increase in the population; Wishbone […]
Gig reviewsYears ago a 3,000 capacity venue would have been playing host to the likes of more mainstream bands like Korn or Sepultura. Now however, such is the rise in popularity of metal, and the now legendary status of headliners Cannibal Corpse, that it is no […]
Gig reviewsPryma Pryma is a heavy metal quartet from Canterbury, Kent, who have been making waves in the UK’s rock and metal scene. Their performance at Wolverhampton’s KK’s Steel Mill on 22.09.24 was a masterclass in modern heavy metal. They delivered an electrifying set that showcased […]
Gig reviewsWalking into this gig I feel like I’ve stepped into a time machine which for me feels amazing. As a lover of 80s thrasher metal seeing the big curly hair and battle jackets fully out makes me happy and makes me feel like I’m in […]
Gig reviewsDay 2, August 24th. Saturday begins with a brew in the Media Centre, or to be more precise 4 brews, luckily none made by my new found friend Angela, from Avondale Radio; top tip here, if she ever offers you a brew, be cautious, be […]
Gig reviewsDay 1, August 23rd. First things first; Stonedead 2024, when all is considered, you were absolutely bloody magnificent! Before you all start, just let me quantify that opening line for you, remember that this is ‘my’ take on it, it’s as I saw it, and […]
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