It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a week before Christmas and Clutch are out on tour across the UK, or to give it its proper name – Clutchmas. The ultimate cult band is back once more and whilst their last tour saw them out in support of then-recent record Sunrise on Slaughter … Continue reading Gig Review: Clutch / 1000 Mods / Bokassa – O2 Academy, Birmingham (17th December 2025)
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Gig Review: Bokassa / Mother Vulture – Audio, Glasgow (15th April 2025)
Audio is becoming a familiar haunt at the moment, and is a great venue for bands who want a more intimate show in Glasgow. Small (150 cap), conveniently located and with decent sound it's a cracking little place with friendly staff and no barrier at the front. Opening tonight's punky show were Mother Vulture, an … Continue reading Gig Review: Bokassa / Mother Vulture – Audio, Glasgow (15th April 2025)
Interview: Jørn Kaarstad of Bokassa
We talked to Jørn a year ago, shortly prior to the release of All Out Of Dreams. Bokassa are about to hit the UK playing headline dates supporting the album, so a good time to catch up with him again and find out what's in store! Also, as is becoming customary, we challenged him on his … Continue reading Interview: Jørn Kaarstad of Bokassa
Bokassa announce run of UK dates for April
Norwegian punks Bokassa, the fiery power trio who were handpicked by Lars Ulrich to tour with Metallica and Ghost in 2019, have returned! Hot off the heels of their 2024 album, All Out Of Dreams, the band are set to tour the UK this April! The tour, which includes self-described “Feral blues-punk outfit” Mother Vulture, … Continue reading Bokassa announce run of UK dates for April
Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 4
I always have mixed emotions on the final day of a festival - sad that it is coming to an end, but also a little relieved not to have further days of carrying around heavy photography gear! I honestly can highly recommend a little morning swim for the aches and pains when shooting a festival … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 4
Bokassa label themselves the “Bradford Death Squadron” (joined by Red Fang‘s Aaron Beam)
Given that I lived in Bradford for 13 years, how could I not feature a video by a Norwegian band namedropping Yorkshire's Most Bradford-ish City? Jørn didn't mention this particular upcoming treat when I talked to him recently otherwise I'd have been waiting for it to drop into out mailbox, instead it was a rather … Continue reading Bokassa label themselves the “Bradford Death Squadron” (joined by Red Fang‘s Aaron Beam)