Fury – Pre Fest Interview Bloodstock 2013

Fury are set to play the New Blood Stage at this years Bloodstock festival on Sunday the 11th August. We catch up with the band to find out more about them, the festival, their thoughts and what you lucky Bloodstock go-er’s will see! Can you give the readers a quick …

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X-Ufo – The Box,Crewe,21/07/2013

X-Ufo – The Box,Crewe,21/07/2013

It is a testament to X-Ufo’s professionalism that this gig even went ahead as there were more band members onstage than punters in the crowd. Whether or not it was due to the fact it was Sunday night,i would of thought more than 3 would have turned up to see …

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Lonewolf ‘The Fourth And Final Horseman’ album review

Lonewolf ‘The Fourth And Final Horseman’ album review

The French crusaders Lonewolf bring forth a sixth album ‘The Forth And Final Horseman’. Let’s strip the album down to basics. The album holds all the classic heavy/power metal characteristics such as twin guitar harmonies, fantasy-based vocals and anthem style song writing. The highlight throughout the entity is ‘The Poison of Mankind’; lyrically dramatic with …

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Gloria In Excelsis – Cage

Debut single from Euro/Japan Female Fronted Metal artist is one not to be missed.     Formerly the vocalist with a band called Guren, Gloria has now decided to concentrate her talents on a solo project under the name of Gloria In Excelsis, ‘Cage’ being the debut single release. From …

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Turisas, Interview with Jussi Wickström

With their new album Turisas2013 due out in the UK on 2nd September, I spoke to Jussi Wickström (Guitar) about the upcoming album, touring and playing their new songs live.  You can listen to the full interview below. Apologies for the sirens in the background.   Turisas 18 July 2013   …

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Newman-Siren

Newman are back with ‘Siren’ , this is the 10th release from the band, though to be fair Steve Newman does do the lion’s share of the work, partnered up with his usual drummer Rob McEwen. However Touring guitarist Shaun “Da Prawn” Bessaant and Robert Sall both get a track …

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Quireboys – Beautiful Curse

Ever since this band surfaced in the mid to late 80s, their mission statement has been elegantly simple; raw, good time rock n’ roll without any frills. Beautiful Curse, their first new studio album of new material since 2008’s ‘Homewreckers And Heartbreakers,’ is an unapologetic stride in the same direction. Like …

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Totengefluster – Vom Seelensterben

German Black Metal with a Symphonic twist ticks all the right boxes. Released a few months ago now, this is one album that I particularly feel should be worthy of further investigation from your part if you managed to let it slip under the radar upon its release. For a …

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Fahran – Pre Fest Interview Bloodstock 2013

Fahran are set to play the New Blood Stage at this years Bloodstock festival on Friday the 9th August. We catch up with the band to find out more about them, the festival, their thoughts and what you lucky Bloodstock go-er’s will see! Can you give the readers a quick …

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Triaxis Interview, Les Fest 2013

One of the bands at Les Fest who played two sets (acoustic and electric) I caught up with Triaxis.  The day after their acoustic set and ahead of their next appearance on the main stage we found time to talk about festivals, their favourite gigs and more.   Triaxis   …

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BLOODSTOCK confirm more Sophie Stage bands

Bloodstock Open Air 2013

BLOODSTOCK, the biggest metal party weekender of the year is just three weeks away, and the event has announced another handful of bands for the Sophie Lancaster Stage at Catton Park. Manchester’s ABSOLVA bring their inspired & modern take on classic British metal to the festival on Friday.  Formed last …

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Hornet Interview

Hornet recently played the Borderline in London to launch their debut album – Skies are falling.  I sat down with the band at the start of the night to talk to them about the band and their new album. Use the player below to listen to what the band had …

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