The story goes that while planning anniversary shows around their sophomore album “Never, Neverland” in 2025, Canadian Thrash Metal legends Annihilator were offered the opportunity to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut album “Alice In Hell“. An exclusive one off performance of the record in full at Topfest 2024 in Slovakia was booked with
Not to be confused with the now defunct Richmond Virginia Death Thrash operatives who feature T.J. Childers of Inter Arma fame and released an unholy trinity of EPs between 2006 and 2012, War Grave are a Traditional Heavy Metal quintet from London who feature in their ranks Roman Kantoch (ex-More). Having arrived on the scene
They may have only unveiled sophomore EP “Gallery Of Sin II” at the end of October but continuing their prolific ways German and US outfit Veil Of The Serpent have released a cover of “Watching Over Me” by Iced Earth. It’s actually the second time this year that the band have released a cover from
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
2023 has been another great year for the multinational Veil Of The Serpent with a trio of singles in the crushing “A Circular Pattern”, the epic “Sanatorium 51” and their take on “Burning Times” by Iced Earth all very well received. In keeping with their Halloween tradition, the band now turn to their next EP “Gallery
