There is nothing quite like the comfort of The Lounge Bar in Alton, a safe space to see a show run by a genuine hero of the music scene in Catherine Jackson who also happens to be a co-founder of Radar Festival. Tonight we’re also joined by another absolute legend in Chris Underhill from My
Last time we were at Suburbia in Southampton it was for a night of pure Deathcore brutality headlined by the monsterous Monasteries but tonight is a whole different World with a trio of bands playing an eclectic mix of styles that would suit the day time at Tech-Fest perfectly. While not officially listed as such, this
As a dark cloud remains over Brixton Academy the organisation required to move tonight’s show across London to the Hammersmith Apollo (the only other 5000 capacity venue in the city at what seems very short notice) to ensure goes ahead has to be applauded. The cancellation after the rescheduling this tour, originally booked in December
The first live show of 2023 for us is one of several that have been rescheduled at least four times over the past three years for obvious reasons. A sell out that has had a venue upgrade it joins five others in the same situation as Shadow Of Intent do what Lorna Shore did before
It’s the final countdown… The last gig of 2022 for this writer happens to be our first visit to Suburbia in Southampton, a small but perfectly formed venue, ideal for underground Metal acts to cut their teeth in the live arena and hone their skills for when opportunity arises. It has been brass monkey weather
The O2 Academy Islington is tonights destination, a train and tube ride away to a venue which holds a lot of memories for this writer, in the company of a Lewis Hamilton edition can of Monster. It may not say it anywhere on the tin, but it’s peach flavour. One particular night we witnessed Australian
A new day, a new dawn, another live show. Today’s final destination is Camden Electric Ballroom for the London stop of this years incarnation of the Impericon Never Say Die Tour. A full half day event with seven bands taking to the stage, each one taking it in turns to test the foundations of the
It maybe pouring with rain outside but we have the warmth of The Bullingdon as refuge in the heart of Oxford for day two of this year’s incarnation of Rabidfest. We just hope that any homeless folks have managed to find shelter from the inclement weather as we prepare for another tsunami of riffs, powerhouse
The day is finally upon us and Oxford beckons for 20 bands at The Bullingdon and this year’s incarnation of Rabidfest. A celebration of the great and the good in the UK underground Metal scene that also pays attention to some of the local talent, it’s a vitally important event in the calendar for the
It’s safe to say that the Metal World is still feeling the effects of the Global Pandemic with a wealth of rescheduled shows yet to take place after two years of delay and disruption. Tonight’s show is the second of two back to back nights at Camden Electric Ballroom in a European co-headlining run for
