Celebrating the songs he recorded between 1994–1999 as the frontman of Iron Maiden, October 2026 will see Blaze Bayley performing songs from “The X Factor” “Virtual XI” and “Best of the Beast” on eighteen dates across the United Kingdom for the first time. Absolva at yet to be announced as main support but double duties
Featuring a guest vocal appearance from their brother in arms Blaze Bayley, another new single from Traditional Heavy Metal merchants Absolva has surfaced ahead of the bands new album “Justice“. That will appear on 16th May with the band depicted as the four horsemen of the apocalypse in the cover artwork, the style something which
Featuring a guest vocal appearance from Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Lords Of Black) a first single in “Find My Identity” confirms that the new album from Manchester Traditional Heavy Metal act Absolva is shaping up to be a belter. 16th May is when we will be able to get our greasy paws on it and “Justice”
Having survived Rabidfest last November, Blaze Bayley has announced a new album for 23rd February with the title track “Circle Of Stone“. Accompanied by a music video shot by Lion Island Media at Eleven in Stoke-on-Trent, England the track not only continues his long running relationship with backing band Absolva but also finds them joined
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
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
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
Making a mockery of our numbering sequence, bands have dropped out and been replaced since they were originally announced to take part in the special occasion that will be the fifth anniversary of Rabidfest. For clarity, there will be no less than 20 bands taking to the Devolution Magazine sponsored main stage at The Bullingdon
Is it better to burn out or fade away? After a triumphant set at the 10th Anniversary of Tech-Fest in the summer, inking a deal in blood with Seek & Strike Records and releasing a debut full length album in “Ominous“, Midlands Technical Death Metal Monsters Monasteries decided to go their separate ways and leave
