It’s a wet Saturday afternoon in Reading in the middle of November but that isn’t going to stop a few arsonists from bringing some heat to The Facebar for Reading Rising. What awaits us is 12 bands spread across 2 stages with the organisers striking an intriguing balance between Rock and Metal with their selection
One of the great things about Rabidfest is that while they put on a varied line up each year, there is method to their madness. This isn’t just a collection of random bands thrown into a melting pot in the hope that everyone will have a good time. Far from it. Instead, each day is
Its a wet weekend in November and golden leaves are all over the ground which can only mean one thing. After huge fanfare and extensive build up, the fifth anniversary of Oxfords biggest Metal Weekender Rabidfest is finally here! The hordes have descended upon The Bullingdon like witches and wizards gathered in the masses to
What are most bands doing in the day time before a show? Gaming, binge watching TV series, creating artwork? Most bands aren’t Malevolence. They set up a pop up shop at the Aces & Eights bar around the corner from the venue for four hours this afternoon so they can sell some merch and meet
Upgraded from the O2 Forum in Kentish Town to The Roundhouse, the London stop of the long awaited and highly anticipated tour that sees Spite, Fit For An Autopsy, Whitechapel and Thy Art Is Murder was always going to be a night to remember, even if there is an air of controversy around the whole
The small but perfectly formed grass roots venue that is The Lounge Bar in Alton is our destination for tonight’s entertainment with a pair of bands who played the Pins & Knuckles sponsored main stage at this past summers 10th Anniversary of Tech-Fest putting on an intimate show that will no doubt bring back a
A sold out show anywhere is a thing if beauty but at the iconic Camden Underworld it feels extra special. Not only is tonight sold out but so has the vast majority of this European tour trek, such is the appeal of Californian Melodic Death Masters Nekrogoblikon. Having joined a line skirting the block of
There is nothing quite like a grass roots venue show for a few cold beers and a sweat fest of a sing-a-long with just a hint of claustrophobia and The Lounge Bar in Alton is our destination for such activities tonight. Given the calibre of the well respected headliners, we know the place is going
At the end of another tough week at the daily grind, what better way to get the weekend started than a few beers and witnessing some beasts from the Underground Metal scene at a venue that has to be considered one of the lesser lights of heaven? Tonight promises much with a venue known for
Tonight the main event is a rare appearance from Volumes upon our shores, a one off club show ahead of their appearance at Radar Festival in Manchester and while a lot has changed for the the band in recent times, a lot remains the same. The fierce loyalty of their fans through thick, thin and
