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“You only have 52 weekends a year – make 7-9th July count”. Alright 2000 Trees, we definitely did just that. In a world of big corporate festivals, it’s incredibly exciting to see an independent fest organised by a group of mates hit its tenth anniversary – particularly with the likes of Hevy falling by the wayside in the cutthroat UK ...

RAMzine are proud to support Breaking Bands Festival. Now moving into it’s third year, the festival is ever growing into the UKs most popular weekend festival for unsigned bands within Metal, Punk and Rock . The festival takes place at Stoke Prior Sports & Country Club in Bromsgrove, 26th-28th May 2017. It’s exciting to see the festival will this year ...

The final to Reading’s Metal 2 The Masses comes to an end and what a ride it has been for all involved. Metal 2 The Masses is a nationwide competition across the UK, that see’s many local bands come together in a competition where the winners play Bloodstock Festival. Reading promoter Ivor Edwards who orgaised Readings M2TM told us; “This ...

In 1971, Adrian Maben’s vision of blending music with cinematic art took Pink Floyd to the ruins of old Pompeii to play in the ancient amphitheatre. Forty-five years later, David Gilmour returned to play the same venue, though this time to an audience. I was one of the lucky few able to purchase a ticket and see, first-hand, this momentous performance. ...

On a beautiful sun setting eve in the heart of Newark, comes the final night of a very unique experience known as the British Blues Explosion UK tour, with Joe Bonamassa paying tribute to the distinctly different guitarists that paved the path he know walks. Jeff Beck, John Mayall, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. Instantly you find yourself taken back ...

It is amazing what you come across by listening to bands on YouTube. You go to hear a track and end up clicking on another link and by doing so discover a wealth of music you probably would never have heard, if not for being open minded and taking the plunge. One such band that has come to light are ...

RAMzine Issue 9 – The Download Festival Review Issue. This issue is jam-packed with festival coverage including a review of Breaking Bands Festival. We introduce you to Reading metalcore band, Sincerely, Yours. Then we take a look back at The Sex Pistols classic album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks’. There are lot’s of new releases reviewed in this issue, from a ...

Leading up to Warner Bros’ super-villian smash Suicide Squad being unleashed in cinemas on August 5th, Bluebeards Revenge are running a huge competition to give one lucky person the chance to win an exclusive private screening for themselves and their friends. As you may know: Bluebeards Revenge is a premium men’s shaving and grooming brand boasting a range of quality products for the face, ...

How often do you get the chance to see the likes of Rammstein, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden play on the same weekend? Where else can you hear some of the best music in the world and watch WWE live while it plays? The answer is: nowhere. This was Download Festival 2016. For those resilient enough, the weekend actually starts ...

With 4 albums including the brand new ‘InVader’ which was released last March, Reckless Love are literally reckless! These glam rock guys have been touring non-stop and also promoting the new material. They have recently presented the new video for ‘We are the weekend’ and they are back in London today to play Camden Rocks. This time we get to ...