And thus, after two great days of taking in the return of 2000Trees in Cheltenham, (see what we had to say on Thursday and Friday) the final day had arrived. The entire festival was sold out, but it never felt claustrophobic like they had tried to cram extra people in – nothing could stop the…
The heat was reaching its peak as the second full day of 2000Trees came around. Promising one of the most exciting bands in the world right now and one of the most beloved bands in their scene, playing their most iconic album in full, Friday was arguably the most stacked day of an incredibly well-put-together…
After three years of the festival circuit being put on hiatus, it was finally time for 2000Trees to join the likes of Download Festival and welcome everybody back. With lots of re-booked bands from the cancelled line-ups, the festival was announced to be a sell-out, just a week before it all got underway. With the…
Released in March 2018, the debut album from Conjurer, Mire, was a real celebration in the UK metal scene as a new contender for the most exciting band around emerged. With four years of waiting to finally have its follow up arrive, it’s always felt like there was no rush for this band and that…
They’ve headlined festivals all over the UK and beyond, and for 2022, Biffy Clyro were invited back for their second crack at headlining the Download Festival, five years after doing so for the first time. Biffy have always relished in the idea that with their band, if you know then you know. Yes, they have…
Ice Nine Kills’ recently announced UK (& European) tour has had several venues upgraded and added a second date at the O2 Forum Kentish Town. Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester have all been upgraded venues to give even more fans a chance to come and see the horrors that they have in store. “After the killer…
Everybody has their ‘gateways’ that got them invested in the world of heavy music. Whether it was an attention-grabbing magazine cover, a captivating live performance or the act of playing a highly successful rhythm game series with a plastic guitar in hand, they’re a huge part of bringing new blood into the family. For every…
Sunday was anything but a day of rest for the people of Bristol who descended on the O2 Academy in the city centre. Sold out months in advance, it was finally time to get put through the wringer once again by the mighty Meshuggah. Dragging behind them their reputation as a one of a kind…
As Mark Tremonti himself says, growing up in the States it’s impossible to ignore the music of ‘Old Blue Eyes’. Whether it’s around the house, the Christmas period or at the movies, the music of Frank Sinatra plays a big part in a lot of people’s lives whether they realise it or not. For Mark…
Ask anyone with a pre-existing relationship with MALEVOLENCE and their music and they will tell you they’re one of the most underrated bands to come out in the 2010s. Whilst they’ve always been beloved in their circles, keeping up their momentum has been their biggest hurdle but the tides are starting to turn. After reaching…
