Ozric Tentacles and Gong, sonic explorers elevate Margate
Going out under the heading of ‘The Last Blast,’ (though whether this means for one or both bands this is the last tour, is...
Cattle Decapitation herds Manchester towards oblivion
Cattle Decapitation’s latest album, Terrasite, has received universal acclaim and the UK tour has been highly anticipated. Cattle Decapitation’s Manchester date has been sold...
The Wizards cultivate The Exit Garden
Formed in 2013, Spanish band The Wizards, have now unleashed upon the world, their fourth album of metallic rock The Exit Garden, with roots...
Suicidal Angels say a Profane Prayer
Five years on from their release of Decades of Aggression, fans’ prayers have been answered as Suicidal Angels have descended from the thrash metal...
Hawkwind – Stories From Time & Space
Whatever you might want to say about Hawkwind, they certainly don’t let the grass (or the space) grow underneath them. Following on from 2023’s...
Exhorder see nothing but failure
Back in 2019, Exhorder released Mourn the Southern Skies following a 27-year absence from the studio. Fast forward into the future and they’ve followed...
Amaranthe and Dragonforce join forces in Manchester
Co-headline tours are rising in popularity and the most recent expedition sees the unlikely partnership of Swedish dance melodic death/power metal act, Amaranthe, and...
Halo Maude has reason to Celebrate
I often choose music on a whim - it could be the cover (the superb Pathfinder by Beggars Opera for example) or the title...
August Burns Red set Manchester ablaze
Even outside of their reputation as the ultimate Christmas metal band, there aren't many bands with the same longevity as August Burns Red...
Leaves’ Eyes enlighten Manchester with Myths of Fate
With days getting longer and trees blossoming again, Leaves’ Eyes anticipated the arrival of spring.
Metalite were aiming to make a solid first impression on...
