Now that the dust has settled after the announcement of the monumental final wave of bands for this years incarnation of Rabidfest, its time to take a moment and eulogise for the city of Oxford. Come 1st and 2nd November when Metal heads from across the nation descend upon The Bullingdon to get their fix,
“What’s this? What’s this? There’s colour everywhere! What’s this? There’s white things in the air! What’s this? I can’t believe my eyes, I must be dreaming! Wake up, World, this isn’t fair! What’s this? Oxford beware!”
While we impatiently wait for the powers that be at Rabidfest HQ to announce the final seven bands and the sins they’ve committed to get on the Devolution Magazine sponsored main stage at this years event, it’s time to breakdown another band. Before we get to that however it’s time for a cheeky reminder. This
The full line-up and the day splits might not be announced just yet but believe it or not it’s just twenty (20) weeks until Oxfords finest Metal weekender returns. That means it’s time for us to start our weekly introduction to the bands that are playing Rabidfest at The Bullingdon over the weekend of 1st
Get ready for a nightmare you won’t soon forget. For the second year running a Rabidfest have announced show on the night before Oxfords biggest Metal weekender. Dubbed “The Fright Before Rabidfest” it will take place at The Jericho Tavern on the evening Friday 31st October with tickets sold separately to the main event. So
At this point in their career in Metal, Irish Thrash overlords Gama Bomb have to be considered stalwarts of the scene. The kind of Barnacle that’s so firmly attached the bottom of the ship that there is zero chance of scraping it off without putting a hole through the hull. Our first introduction to them
Having survived Bloodstock Open Air Festival last summer and given us a cover of “Break Stuff” by Limp Bizkit in order to raise a few quid for charity, Raised by Owls have enhanced their exiting touring plans with a Summer Festival run. The biggest entry in that is their invitation to perform at this years
They may have had to cancel their Australian summer tour for reasons undeclared but that hasn’t stopped Irelands least wanted Thrash masters Gama Bomb from joining forces with Bloodstock survivors Raised By Owls for a wealth of UK and Ireland shows spread throughout the year. Sponsored by Prosthetic Records, Solar Guitars, ESP and Black Star
As they fast approach a decade of destruction in their own right, Derby Comedy Death Metal heroes Raised By Owls have returned to do what they do best. Having previously raised £4347 for The Trussel Trust, The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, Crisis and Mind with Christmas charity singles, this time out they have chosen to support
