TARJA – From spirits and ghosts (score for a dark xmas)
Since leaving Nightwish under a cloud in 2005, an event which even saw the Finnish Prime Minister being asked his opinion about it, Tarja...
Happy Accidents Everything Here And Now album review
Everything Here And Now the new album from Happy Accidents isn't the type of album you will be headbanging along nor drumming along to whilst in...
Review: The Darkhorse – The Carcass of the Sun will Sleep
Back in 2014, I was having a blast at Bloodstock as I always do, a 3-day hangover usually started by a night of serious...
UK Slam Fest: A Decade of Brutality Comes to a Crushing End
Manchester's legendary death metal and slam festival celebrated its 10th and final edition with two days of exclusive performances, ridiculous riffs, and slammy chaos.
After...
Review: Illdisposed – Grey Sky over Black Town
Illdisposed have been in the making since 1991 and it shows in their thunderous presence as these Danish Vikings have proved their longevity for...
Bloodstock 2022 – The Review
There are several inalienable truths within the metal community; If someone goes down in the pit you pick them back up. If you’re using...
Kickhunter say Now Or Never
Back in 2003, Kickhunter made waves with their debut album, Hearts and Bones and toured with some seriously big names. Yet, despite three further...
Review: Scott Ian – Swearing Words in Glasgow
“I thought this day would never come! My talking show is finally out for all to see! I guarantee that this show will make...
An Extraordinary Life – John Wetton
Those coming to this hefty 252-page book devoted to the memory of John Wetton, looking exacting details on his life, and more so minutiae...
The Blackout ‘Start The Party’ Album Review
If you've seen The Blackout on tour, you’ll know one thing. The Blackout like to party. So much, in fact, they've dedicated their latest...
