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)

Confessions of a Serial Killer invite you to mosh for Macmillan Cancer this Halloween (only £3 a ticket!)

Those of you within travelling distance of Neath could do worse than head to The Duke on October 31st. Six bands for three quid with all the money going to Macmillan Cancer. The number of people diagnosed with cancer is growing, and every one of them needs the best support to meet their unique needs. … Continue reading Confessions of a Serial Killer invite you to mosh for Macmillan Cancer this Halloween (only £3 a ticket!)

Headline Act: Karmen Field

Wales has quite the scene going on and we are seeing more bands playing there than ever before. Of course, it's generating its own talent as well. For example, today's Headline Act, Karmen Field... Simple things first – where are you guys from? A smallish Victorian seaside town, Penarth in South Wales. How did you … Continue reading Headline Act: Karmen Field