Blaze Bayley and Gypsy’s Kiss join the bill for Iron Maiden’s massive Eddfest weekend

If you thought the Iron Maiden 50th-anniversary bash at Knebworth couldn't get any bigger, think again. The band have just announced that former frontman Blaze Bayley will be headlining the Maidenville stage on Friday night. It’s a proper "once in a lifetime" job, with Blaze set to perform a set exclusively made up of songs … Continue reading Blaze Bayley and Gypsy’s Kiss join the bill for Iron Maiden’s massive Eddfest weekend

Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 1 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (19th July 2025)

From its small beginnings in Danehill Village Hall (nee ‘Pitch Up Festival’) about 9 years ago, Hammerdown has slowly grown into its current form: a two day, two venue extravaganza of rock and metal, showcasing new talent as well as NWOBHM stalwarts. This year sees Brighton’s Dust and The Chalk hosting 36 bands, with one … Continue reading Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 1 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (19th July 2025)

Soulweaver and Gypsy’s Kiss announce June 2025 dual-headliner trio of English shows

Soulweaver and Gypsy’s Kiss have announced a dual-headline UK Tour for June 2025. The three-date run will commence on Friday 20th June 2025 at Six Six in Cambridge and will then visit the legendary Cart And Horses (Birthplace of Iron Maiden) in London on Saturday 21st June before wrapping up at The Victoria in Swindon … Continue reading Soulweaver and Gypsy’s Kiss announce June 2025 dual-headliner trio of English shows