Tag: Tech-Fest

Documentary: Vulvodynia on Gear Masters!

The timing of this episode of the Gear Masters series from Digital Tour Bus couldn’t be more perfect as Vulvodynia guitarist Lwandile Prusent will be gracing us with his presence at Tech-Fest this very weekend. He gives us the full rig rundown ahead of his bands show at The Cobra Lounge in Chicago Illinois back

Throwback: “Seeds Of Rebellion” by Scar Symmetry!

As Tech-Fest begins on Thursday for today’s throwback cut that reminds of classics from yester year it only seems logical that we should choose one of the headliners for the purpose. Between July and September 2004 at Black Lounge Studios in Avesta, Sweden, “Symmetric In Design” was recorded by Scar Symmetry. A Melodic Death Metal

Bootleg: Arcaeon in Bristol!

Three times a charm? The third band to release something fresh ahead of their upcoming appearance at Tech-Fest are Progressive Metal Kings Arcaeon. They’ve rewound the clock to February and shared a static camera full set from Bristol on 20th February to get you warmed up for the main event. The band will also be

NEWS: Confessions Of A Traitor join forces with Currents!

Also soon to be treading the boards at Tech-Fest this time next week are London Metalcore merchants Confessions Of A Traitor. They have given us just enough time to learn the words to another new cut from their 16th September via Facedown Records dropping album “Punishing Myself Before God Does“, one which features a guest

NEWS: Blight Town get technical with “Swerve”!

Soon to be taking to the stage at Tech-Fest, Progressive Post Hardcore outfit Blight Town have premiered a new single mixed and mastered by Myroslav Borys at Jigsaw Audio (Last Hounds, Confessions Of A Traitor). Titled “Swerve“, it comes with a music video directed by Jay Sanderson that features flashing lights that may trigger seizures. So

Playthrough: “Fade To Black” from Borders!

As they prepare for their set at UK Tech-Fest which will be swiftly followed by a tour with Dropout Kings, Borders have shared a guitar playthrough video from riff lord Gavin Burton for recent single “Fade To Black“… And no, it’s not a Metallica cover. The band used the single, produced, mixed and mastered by

NEWS: Armed For Apocalypse prepare for Violence…

It seems ironic that with Tech-Fest less than two weeks away, a band who graced the last incarnation of the event with not one but two sets of different material should announce a new album. The return of American Sludge Metal quartet Armed For Apocalypse with a third record this time engineered by Converge guitarist

Bootleg: Creak at Zanzibar in Liverpool!

When a last minute replacement was needed for this year’s incarnation of Tech-Fest, who should step up but Northeast  Grove orientated Nu-Metalcore act Creak. If you’re heading to the event and unfamiliar with their talents then this perfectly timed release of a pro-shot full set courtesy of David Tan is all that you need to know.

Interview: Ten56 talk Will Ramos from Lorna Shore!

Soon to be rolling up on Newark Showgrounds for UK Tech-Fest like a tank, Ten56 allowed vocalist Aaron Matts out of the practice space for a few minutes to talk to Joshua Toomey about his love of Will Ramos from Lorna Shore because as he puts it, the dude is on the next level. If

NEWS: Novelists unveil “Heretic” before Tech-Fest!

A new dawn, a new day, a new single from French Progressive DJentlemen Novelists. This time out they’ve tagged teamed Flo Salfati from Landmvrks in to the ring to join the party for “Heretic“, one which we’re hoping will make the set once the band land at Newark Showgrounds at the end of the month