Friday’s Takedown Festival line-up had set a very high bar indeed! There seemed to be a lot more people here at the start of Saturday’s festivities though, more than last year even. Higher numbers bode well for the future of the event, although it made it more important for me to plan my day and … Continue reading Festival Review: Takedown 2026 Day 2 – Portsmouth Guildhall (4th April 2026)
Tag: Mason Hill
Single Review: Mason Hill – “Twisted”
From the very first second, "Twisted" gave me a stunned facial impression. Firstly, because Mason Hill are back, and secondly—that opening riff? Ooft! Instantly gripping. It’s punchy, confident, and I’m pretty sure it sets the tone for what feels like a darker, heavier chapter for the band. I am absolutely ready for it. What really … Continue reading Single Review: Mason Hill – “Twisted”
Gig Review: Primordial General Mayhem – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton (29th April 2023)
It is time for the Primordial Radio's annual General Mayhem festival and this year it it is being hosted at one of the UK's best (and my personal favourite) venues, KK's Steelmill in Wolverhampton. For someone who has done my fair share of festivals over the years I was a little unsure what to expect … Continue reading Gig Review: Primordial General Mayhem – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton (29th April 2023)
Gig Review: H.E.A.T / Mason Hill / Collateral – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (17th October 2022)
Another tour beset by delays due to... well, you know. Finally H.E.A.T and company managed to get dates locked down after all the delays and postponements, as the live music industry comes back with a vengeance. Tonights lineup is one that makes that resurgence all the more welcome. First up are Collateral fronted by Angelo … Continue reading Gig Review: H.E.A.T / Mason Hill / Collateral – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (17th October 2022)
Festival Review: Steelhouse 2018 – Sunday
Rain continues to batter Steelhouse but its attendees take it in their stride. Weather like this seems to be the norm for the festival. With luck being on the side of the bands yesterday (mostly), it’s not so much today. Having caught up on the news after the festival, it seems The Quireboys got stranded … Continue reading Festival Review: Steelhouse 2018 – Sunday
#RoadToWildfire2018 – Mason Hill
Much like we endeavour every year before Bloodstock, this year, for Scotland’s Wildfire Festival which kicks off on 22nd June, we’re interviewing every band set to play the stages of Wiston. You get to hear (or read) right from the horse’s mouth who you should be watching over the course of the weekend. Previous years … Continue reading #RoadToWildfire2018 – Mason Hill