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Day Two As we were walking into the amphitheatre it was clear that this was going to be a swelteringly hot day, and with some gems on the line up it promised to be a good day. Opening things were… Continue Reading →
Day One There seems be an exponentially increasing number of festivals to choose from each year, with every conceivable gimmick used to tempt in the discerning metalhead. Metalfest Open Air has no need for such gimmicks and in some ways… Continue Reading →
Rock Im Revier is a relative newcomer to the European festival scene which some people say is overcrowded and at times, I do have to agree with them. You only have to look at how many festivals have folded recently… Continue Reading →
Yet more collateral damage from Temples Festival, however, this show has the advantage of three bands that weren’t going to play Bristol at all, so those that choose to attend this gig are perhaps getting a better deal; hats off… Continue Reading →
Thanks to the advertised start time of 9:30 for tonight’s gig, I arrived too late to catch local talent Scarlet Anger (their sophomore album reviewed here some time back). On the bright side, this obviously meant that there wasn’t much… Continue Reading →
Another gig we were lucky to get due to bands having transport and accommodation costs pulled from under their feet following the collapse of Temples Festival in Bristol. Other shows had been booked around it and some bands were determined… Continue Reading →
In light of the recent Temples Festival cancellation, attendance for this show tonight has likely spiked, as London locals sack off the idea of Bristol in favour of seeing the mighty Jucifer at their local Camden boozer instead. It’s a… Continue Reading →
The prospect of seeing three different types of prog band was enticing. The Garage at Highbury is one my favourite venues, so the signs were good. I very much looked forward to this evening. First on was Arkentype from Norway…. Continue Reading →
Tonight sees some of Iceland’s finest black and death metal roll into the Black Heart, to celebrate ‘Unortheta’, the latest album from Reykjavík’s Zhrine. First up, Hveragerði’s Auðn blast melody, aggression and atmosphere in swathes. Despite the five piece’s undeniable… Continue Reading →
“They were warned…they are doomed…and on Friday the 13th nothing will save them…” Ramesses were one of the most revered acts of the doom metal world, comprising ex members of the likes of Electric Wizard and Pombagira, so it’s unsurprising… Continue Reading →
Set within the relatively hipster ambience of Harringay, New River Studios deceptively masquerades as a warehouse space for beers and coffee and is free reign to the two resident cats. Set deep within the back – waaaay into the back… Continue Reading →
Celebrating its 5th anniversary, Desertfest London returns this year with an impressive array of bands, promoters and stages, taking over venues such as Koko, The Underworld, Electric Ballroom, The Black Heart and The Dev. Over the course of three days… Continue Reading →