With the temperature gauge on the car saying 41 degrees, as a Brit, we knew that a hard day was to be had, but you can’t really complain when you’re at a festival like Hellfest, especially when the alternative is a 90% chance of rain and vanilla bands at Download. Arriving mid-afternoon, we had a … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2026 Day 3 – Clisson, France
Tag: Hatebreed
Hatebreed announce first new music in five years – hit the UK in October with Killswitch Engage
Grammy-nominated, Connecticut hardcore icons Hatebreed, who remain one of the most impactful and enduring bands of the modern era, have dropped the tectonic plate-shifting new single "Make The Demons Obey." It's the first new music from the band since 2020's Weight Of The False Self album [review here - Mosh]. And it was well worth … Continue reading Hatebreed announce first new music in five years – hit the UK in October with Killswitch Engage
Gig Review: Slayer / Amon Amarth / Anthrax / Mastodon / Hatebreed – Blackweir, Cardiff (3rd July 2025)
Slayer return to a sunny Cardiff for a triumphant night of metal thrashing mayhem, although it didn’t start out too well. Due to what had been cited as ‘local licensing laws’, gates were scheduled to open at 5:00. Unfortunately, this meant that Danish newcomers NECKBREAKKER have been dropped from tonight’s line-up. Hatebreed kick off proceedings … Continue reading Gig Review: Slayer / Amon Amarth / Anthrax / Mastodon / Hatebreed – Blackweir, Cardiff (3rd July 2025)
Killswitch Engage hit UK / IRE later this year with incredible support line-up
Three-time Grammy-nominated metalcore titans and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — have announced a long-awaited, headlining return to the UK & mainland Europe with what's sure to be one of the premiere metal line-ups this year. For the UK … Continue reading Killswitch Engage hit UK / IRE later this year with incredible support line-up
Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Well... that was fun. Another Bloodstock done and a different experience to the usual for a few reasons. Regardless, I left Catton Hall on the Monday morning knowing I'd miss it until August 2025 which looks like being an absolute belter. But this review is about 2024, not the incredible bands already announced for next … Continue reading Bloodstock 2024: Mosh’s Review (Thursday / Friday)
Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4
Day 4 – Hellfest 2023 – Is it time to go home yet? With injuries strapped up and caffeine loaded we get to the site on day 4 to catch the end of Hollywood Undead’s rap metal show that could teach Machine Gun Kelly a few lessons in song writing and more importantly delivery and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 4