Love the Cathouse, hate the stairs! If only Catty didn't ask you to climb Ben Lomond to access the venue! Written By Wolves set the bar high! Honestly, they’re the best opening act I’ve seen in ages. I must confess I didn't know any of tonight's acts before seeing them, but I believe that just … Continue reading Gig Review: Solence / Dream State / Written By Wolves – Cathouse, Glasgow (30th April 2026)
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Bloodstock announces 27 more bands for 25th anniversary in 2026
As plans for Bloodstock’s 25th anniversary get underway, the festival has revealed another 27 bands for 2026’s monumental event. With heavyweights, cult favourites, and rising stars joining the impressive list already announced, this year’s line-up is shaping up to be one for the ages. And there are still plenty more names yet to come, with … Continue reading Bloodstock announces 27 more bands for 25th anniversary in 2026
Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 2 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (20th July 2025)
I just made it across town for Monochrome’s vocal sound check at the Dust, and if that was anything to go by, then I knew we were in for a treat. Hailing from the West Country, this metalcore five-piece play a slightly alt but hard-hitting take on melodic metal. The singer’s impressive clean vocals and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 2 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (20th July 2025)
Festival Review: RADAR Festival Day Three – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester (5th July 2025)
Starting the day in a far more relaxed fashion, I checked out the Master Class area, home to various different lessons and speeches over the course of the weekend. This morning also showcased the Sappenin' Podcast by Sean Smith and Morgan Richards and today featuring Aaron Gillespie, drummer of tonight's headline band Underoath. Joining the … Continue reading Festival Review: RADAR Festival Day Three – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester (5th July 2025)
Festival Review: Takedown Festival 2025 (Day 2) – Portsmouth Guildhall (5th April 2025)
There was an earlier start on Day 2 of Takedown Festival but at least I knew where everything was now and my leg muscle memory kicked in as I started to dart between all the musical goodness on offer across the three stages. From a punter’s point of view, this festival was extremely well organised. … Continue reading Festival Review: Takedown Festival 2025 (Day 2) – Portsmouth Guildhall (5th April 2025)
Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts
Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025 and today unveils the hugely anticipated first drop of artists joining the bill. After a “triumphant” (Dork Magazine) Slam Dunk this summer, the festival steps it up once again with a line-up of epic proportions. Fans can get stuck into the best of pop-punk, emo, … Continue reading Slam Dunk 2025 announces 20 acts