Our Bloodstock. Our scene. Our heavy metal.
If you were to ask any random metalhead, “What is the holy land for metalheads in the UK?”, the majority would say Bloodstock Open...
Kerry King: From Great Britain I Rise
Kerry King is a legend in metal, his work with Slayer is immortal and his contributions to music are eternal. Kerry has said multiple...
A Weekend of Slam Debauchery at Offal Fest
It’s time for the 3rd annual Offal Fest, a slam and death metal festival smack dab in the middle of “Slamchester”, where fan-run shows...
Maid of Stone Festival 2025 – Blues-Soaked Rock to Glam Anthems
If Maid of Stone 2025 offered any profound truth, it was surely this: the universe possesses a mischievous sense of humour. For weeks, the...
Manchester finally has tea with King Diamond
King Diamond is not a regular visitor in the north of England so this was a special occasion for the denizens of Manchester who...
Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025, the world lost a legend, a pioneer, and an improbable icon. Ozzy Osbourne, the "Prince of Darkness," the frontman of...
Bloodstock 2025: The Forecast is HEAVY!
Bloodstock 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year, featuring four stages from August 8th to 10th. The Ronnie James Dio Stage will...
The Blues: The Artists Who Paved the Way for Rock Music
The thunderous riffs of Led Zeppelin, the raw energy of The Rolling Stones, the psychedelic jams of Cream... would they be the same if...
Dark Angel descends upon Manchester
Celebrating almost 40 years of Darkness Descends as well as the life of Jim Durkin, who passed away earlier this year, Dark Angel has...
Greywind talk Slam Dunk, The Used, and Staying True to Emo
Hailing from Killarney, Greywind are an Irish alternative rock duo known for their massive, emotionally charged sound and cinematic soundscapes. The band consists of...
