Marc Leach

I am a Northern Irish freelance photography who specialises in music, promotional and event photography.

Stormzone To Release Fifth Album “Seven Sins”

Northern Irish heavy metal sensations Stormzone have just released news of their upcoming fifth instalment entitled ‘Seven Sins’. The band released the following statement via Facebook: “And so it begins! There’s no movie trailer to this new release, but if there was one it would have been made by Carlsberg! …

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Impellitteri – Venom

When it comes to playing the guitar, many a guitarist dream of being able to shred their axes as fast as their little fingers can go.  Nitro guitarist Michael Angelo-Batio once offered to give his fans “…the keys to the Lamborghini” by showing them how to play at lightning speed. …

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Sweet & Lynch – Only To Rise

It is not the first time a well known vocalist and guitarist have done a project together, the main example being when vocalist David Coverdale (Whitesnake) and Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) joined forces. Now two titans of classic 80s glam metal, vocalist Michael Sweet (Stryper) and guitarist George Lynch (ex-Dokken), …

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Conjuring Fate – House On Haunted Hill

Dear recipient, you are cordially invited to an experience brought to you by 5 hallions from Northern Ireland known as the “House On Haunted Hill.” Enter if you dare, you have been warned! This 3 track EP from Northern Irish Metal band, Conjuring Fate has been a long awaited piece …

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Blazefest IV – Photo Gallery – Belfast – 08/03/2014

Stormzone by Marc Leach Photography

A collection of photographs from Blazefest IV, featuring Stormzone, Worldsend, Sandstone, Baleful Creed, Altus & Rebels By Nature, down in The Empire Hall, Belfast.  Check out our review at http://planetmosh.com/blazefest-iv-empire-music-hall-belfast-832014/ Photographs by Marc Leach Photography.

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Bloodgood – Dangerously Close

The genre known as ‘Christian Metal’ has had a strong year in terms of new releases, and it is clear that before the end of 2013, there are a few more gems awaiting us. After a 22 year wait, and with the help of a kick-starter fund (supplied by their …

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DP13 – Rock The Hall – Belfast – Photo Gallery – 15/11/2013

DP13 – Rock The Hall – Belfast – Photo Gallery – 15/11/2013

A collection of photographs from the Distortion Projects “Rock The Hall” night down in the Ulster Hall, Belfast on the 15th November 2013.  Acts featured were Rabid Bitch of the North, Skypilot, Zombified, Triggerman, Sinocence (with guest appearance from Ray Haller from Sweet Savage) & Stormzone. Photographs by Marc Leach …

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Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview – 5/11/2013

Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview – 5/11/2013

http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/interview.mp3 I had the pleasure of talking with Michael Sweet, the lead vocalist and guitarist of Stryper following the release of their brand new album ‘No More Hell To Pay’.  Together we discussed subjects from the new album to the band’s history and side projects.   ‘No More Hell To …

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Stryper – No More Hell To Pay

Following the release of the Murder by Pride album in 2009, the pioneers of Christian Metal, Stryper, have been teasing their soldiers about releasing an album packed full of original material.  A cover album (The Covering) and an album featuring old songs re-recorded (Second Coming) filled the 5 year gap; …

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