A full eight years after their last release, The Forty Five, Scotland’s Cnoc An Tursa return with A Cry For The Slain. Described by the band as "an evocative tribute to the history, the folklore, the unique magic of their homeland," they also state: "With this new album we feel like we are going back … Continue reading Album Review: Cnoc An Tursa – A Cry For The Slain
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Black metal event Tynebound announced for Newcastle this September
The team behind the massive Fortress Festival have teamed up with Reaper Agency UK to bring a brand-new two-day event to the North East. Dubbed Tynebound, the gathering is set to take over Newcastle’s Anarchy Brew Co. on 5-6 September 2026, promising a focused curation of raw and atmospheric black metal. Following the string of … Continue reading Black metal event Tynebound announced for Newcastle this September
Psydoll replace Cnoc An Tursa as Valk-Fest headliner
Scottish black metal royalty Cnoc An Tursa have had to regretfully cancel their appearance at this year's Valkyrian Festival in Bridlington due to medical reasons. Japanese cyber-punks Psydoll will now take their place as the Friday night headliner, being supported by the likes of Apparition, Bharghest and Nexus One. Weekend tickets are still available for … Continue reading Psydoll replace Cnoc An Tursa as Valk-Fest headliner
Headbangers Balls, Glasgow Classic Grand
[Photos from all bands on Flickr: Cnoc An Tursa / Reign of Fury / States of Panic / I Am I] Featuring I Am I, States of Panic, Reign of Fury and Cnoc An Tursa - all for a bargain ten quid and raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Brilliant stuff! So what do … Continue reading Headbangers Balls, Glasgow Classic Grand
Bang Your Balls!
Or... something. Anyway, just to update a story from a couple of weeks ago. Headbangers Balls is a series of concerts coming up in July/August to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Reign of Fury's singer being given the "all clear" after a bout of testicular cancer. The gigs will raise money and awareness for the … Continue reading Bang Your Balls!