Let's be honest, there is a massive crossover between metalheads and tabletop gamers. Whether it's painting minis or rolling D20s, the two subcultures go hand in hand. Nuclear Blast Records clearly knows this, as they have just launched a brand new "Actual Play" Tabletop RPG series called Riffs & Realms. The series kicks off today … Continue reading Nuclear Blast dives into tabletop gaming with Riffs & Realms series
Tag: Green Lung
Festival Review: ArcTanGent 2025 – Day 3 (Friday 15th August)
Ithaca’s final show taking place at ArcTanGent is hugely appropriate. The UK metalcore band took a huge leap forward with the release of 2022’s They Fear Us which catapulted the band onto bigger platforms. Deciding to take a step away from the stage for personal life-balance is a huge decision for any band, particularly hard … Continue reading Festival Review: ArcTanGent 2025 – Day 3 (Friday 15th August)
Gig Review: Green Lung / Unto Others / Satan’s Satyrs – The Garage, Glasgow (20th February 2025)
On a crisp evening in Glasgow, the air was thick with anticipation as fans gathered for the much-awaited Heathen Neverland show, featuring the formidable acts of Unto Others and Green Lung. The first thing I noticed upon arrival was the dense array of fans from all corners of the metal world coming together. I saw … Continue reading Gig Review: Green Lung / Unto Others / Satan’s Satyrs – The Garage, Glasgow (20th February 2025)
Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Another year, another Bloodstock! Looking back I can’t believe this one has been my ninth festival. I’ve been going every year (except 2021) since I braved the journey alone as an anxious 21-year old for BOA 2014 and had the time of my life. It’s never been any different for me and this year was … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2024 – Sean M’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Festival Review: Hellfest 2024 – Day 1 (Eduinaluca’s View)
Hellfest 2024 was the second edition I ever attended, this time as press. It's been a privilege to have been granted an accreditation for the four days and I intended to honour my commitments from the day I received this e-mail. I then checked out the bands that would talk to me the most and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2024 – Day 1 (Eduinaluca’s View)
2022 Year In Review: Paul
When the Boss sent a message asking for reflections of 2022, I put my thinking cap on and wondered about topics that I could cover. It’s been a cracking year for rock and metal, with resurgences in prog, thrash, death, and classic rock to name but four of the many genres we love. I covered … Continue reading 2022 Year In Review: Paul