Category: Rabidfest

Documentary: Behind The Scenes of “Helios” by Eschalon!

They may only have one single out in “Helios” but it’s a cracker so why not milk it for all it’s worth? After a music video and a guitar playthrough, Eschalon have shared a behind the scenes featurette for the track that put them on the map while promising a new cut before too long.

Rabidfest 2024: SIX possibilities for SIX remaining slots!

It’s raining cats and frogs outside but the biscuit tea is piping hot so thank heaven for small mercies; it’s time for some idle speculation about the remaining six as yet to be announced bands to take to the Devolution Magazine sponsored main stage at this years sixth incarnation of Oxfords biggest metal weekender Rabidfest.

Rabidfest 2024: 3rd Wave of Bands announced!

As the evenings begin to get lighter and the daffodils are in full bloom, Oxford’s biggest Metal Weekender Rabidfest have announced another four bands including their Sunday Headliner for the sixth incarnation of the annual pilgrimage. Mecca for the event is The Bullingdon over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd November, where no less

Rabidfest 2024: 2nd Wave of Bands announced!

Having fired their starting pistol early and unveiled the first six bands for the sixth annual incarnation of Oxford’s finest Metal Weekender Rabidfest in December, you could have forgiven the organisers for sitting on their laurels for a few months. But it’s often said that January is a miserable month, so to brighten things up

Rabidfest 2024: 1st Wave of Bands and Early Bird Tickets!

It seems like the Christmas gifts are being shared early this year with the announcement that Oxfords biggest Metal Weekender Rabidfest will return to The Bullingdon on 2nd and 3rd of November 2024! Once again the proceeds will go to The Sophie Lancaster Foundation and limited Early Bird tickets are now on sale, frozen at

Track Review: “The Payoff” by Gutlocker

After the success of July 2022’s debut album “To Be Alive” you might have thought that Woking Groove Metal four piece Gutlocker might have sat on their laurels a little and milked it for all it was worth… but having played pretty much every dive bar, drive in, bolt hole and basement as well as

Live Review: Rabidfest 2023 Day #2 (Sunday)!

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

Live Review: Rabidfest 2023 Day #1 (Saturday)!

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

Rabidfest 2023: Breaking Down The Bands #24: Pryma!

Last week we made a fatal mistake in declaring an end to our “Breaking Down The Bands” series for the fifth anniversary incarnation of Oxford’s biggest Metal Weekender Rabidfest. As it turns out, there is one last change in the line up before this years event takes place – over the weekend of the 4th

Rabidfest 2023: Breaking Down The Bands #23: Reveller!

There are just 11 days to go until the biggest Metal Weekender that Oxford has to offer takes place on 4th and 5th November at The Bullingdon, so if you’re in need of one final reason to get a ticket, you’ve come to the right place! Rabidfest will see 20 bands take to the Devolution