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Read More »SERVERS Release New Video ‘Claustrophobia’ & Announce EP Details
Northern cult rockers SERVERS new music video ‘Claustrophobia’ is premiering now on Metal Hammer. The video was directed by Jagermeister Music’s official photographer Mark Latham and is debuted ahead of their upcoming EP which is due for release via Undergroove Records on September 15th. Check out the video …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK is just four weeks away!!
There’s just four short weeks to the best metal party weekender of the year and BLOODSTOCK are still adding bands! Both weekend and day tickets are flying out the door over at www.bloodstock.uk.com. Keeping the power metal fans happy will be Italy’s ARTHEMIS, who join the main Ronnie James Dio …
Read More »Reign Of Fury interview at Les-Fest 3
I spoke to the guys from Reign Of Fury at Les-Fest 3 after they played their stunning set. We discuss the band, music, their set, gigs, festivals and about Hairy Balls Challenge/Headbangers Ball, Teenage Cancer Trust and cancer awareness plus more! Fede’s Hairy Balls Challenge – the seven competitors raised …
Read More »Deadly Circus Fire Launch Pledgemusic Campaign
UK prog-metallers DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE call on fans to help them record their new album by launching Pledgemusic campaign and raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust along the way. As the follow up to the critically acclaimed debut ‘The King and the Bishop’, the new record is hotly tipped to …
Read More »LES-FEST 3 – Six more bands announced
Les-Fest are at it again with a further 6 acts confirmed for their 3rd annual festival to be held at larger venue, Wiston Lodge, Lanarkshire. First up and confirmed to headline the Cackblabbath.com stage on Sunday is Irish Power Trio led by former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist/violinist,singer and songwriter …
Read More »HAIRY BALLS Challenge interview with Fede Valls – 4th March 2014
I spoke to Fede Valls, the brains and well the balls behind the Fede’s Hairy Balls Challenge outside Ivory Blacks last night to find out how he thought up this challenge and why, how folk can enter, what each contender needs to do, any wacky ideas for raising funds to …
Read More »LES-FEST 3 moves to new larger location!
With 2 successful festivals already under its belt, the award winning Les-Fest is on the move. Organiser Dave Ritchie said “Partly through circumstances and more through necessity we found it desirable to move venues for 2014. We believe we have found a magnificent place within the grounds of Wiston Lodge, …
Read More »Reign of Fury Interview – Headbangers Balls Tour, Glasgow 4th Aug 2013
The Headbangers Ball tour that’s been winging its way around the UK in July and August has taken in the best part of a dozen venues with over forty of the UK’s best upcoming rock and metal acts. After Reign of Fury frontman Bison was given his five year all …
Read More »Headbangers Balls photos, Classic Grand, Glasgow – 4th Aug 2013
Some pictures taken during the Headbangers Ball gig in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust, featuring Cnoc An Tursa, Reign Of Fury, States of Panic and I am I at the Classic Grand in Glasgow.
Read More »Vintage Trouble – Renaissance Hotel, London – 9th July 2013
Tonights gig was part of the “RLife: Live” series of events being held at Renaissance hotels, and was in aid of teenage cancer trust. The gig was being held in the Booking hall bar at the Renaissance hotel at London’s St Pancras station – which is the luxury hotel in …
Read More »BLOODSTOCK News Round Up…
The award-winning BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL has started a weekly Facebook lottery, enabling a lucky winner to grab a pair of festival tickets (with camping) every week from now through to the festival in August. All you need to do to enter is swap your current Facebook cover pic for one of …
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