There’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 Ash are coming to town. Over 50 years since their […]
Cannibal Corpse / Municipal Waste / Immolation / Schizophrenia – Manchester Victoria Warehouse.
Years 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 surprise to see huge numbers arriving tonight as several sets […]
Blaze Bayley / Absolva / Pryma, KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton.
Pryma 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 their versatility, energy, and undeniable talent. Opening with “1:23:45,” they […]
Satan w/ Reaper, Manchester Bread Shed
Walking 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 my happy place. First up is Reaper thrash metal band […]
Stonedead Festival, Newark Showground, 23rd & 24th Aug 2024.
Day 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 very cautious, she’s a milk in first type of girl, […]
Stonedead Festival, Newark Showground, 23rd & 24th Aug 2024.
Day 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 that was through sober eyes. Granted I had a couple […]
Rise Against with Trash Boat, Manchester O2 Ritz.
American punk rock band make their long awaited return to Manchester with a short headline UK tour. With only two dates on the tour it was bound to sell out almost instantly, the band from Chicago known for their against the system themed music teamed up with British punk rock band Trash Boat for this […]
Infected Rain with Skarlett Riot at Manchester Rebellion.
Moldovan heavy metal band, Infected Rain, return to Manchester for their headline tour after dominating the crowd at Bloodstock Festival in the summer. The last time the band were in Manchester was to open for Skindred down the road from Manchester’s Rebellion, but this time they have brought along UK’s own, Skarlett Riot on the […]
Armored Saint / Tailgunner – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill.
Tailgunner Tailgunner are fairly new on the scene, having just one album to their name, and over the past two years they have risen quickly through the ranks, being noticed by some big names (KK Downing and Dave Mustaine have both given their nods of approval). However this is no fluke as they’ve been one […]
Forbidden / Tortured Demon – Manchester Rebellion
Tortured Demon First up are Manchester’s own – Tortured Demon. They’re local and proud, but seasoned enough from the road to know how to put on a good show, having already toured with fellow UK thrashers Evil and Xentrix (who are watching the gig tonight). They rip right into high octane tracks from their debut […]