Hellfest is the big Daddy of festivals, others like Wacken say their better, but one thing that Hellfest has in the locker is the weather, this is our 10th attendance in Clisson and the temperature in the car was reading 38 degrees as we miraculously found a parking space across the road from the Leclerc … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2025 Day 1 – Clisson, France (19th June 2025)
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Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 3
After Tool’s set the previous evening, the Tons of Rock festival site was closed and everyone told to swiftly make their way to the exits as there was an impending thunderstorm, but we were pleased to discover the next morning that the effects had not been as bad as feared and the ground therefore was … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons of Rock 2024 – Day 3
Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2023 (Bracken)
The Maid of Stone Music Festival, held in the scenic Moat Park of Maidstone, proved to be an exhilarating event that delivered an unforgettable experience to rock music enthusiasts. Showcasing a diverse lineup of both established acts and rising stars representing various rock subgenres, the festival's program was nothing short of extraordinary. The festivities kicked … Continue reading Festival Review: Maid of Stone 2023 (Bracken)
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
Festival Review: Steelhouse Festival 2022 – Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale (29th – 31st July)
It doesn’t matter how many times you come to this festival, arriving at the top of the mountain is a feeling like nothing else. The pure friendliness of the volunteers and organisers, the camaraderie between the fans and the quality of the line up improves year on year. Once up the ‘road’, parked up and … Continue reading Festival Review: Steelhouse Festival 2022 – Hafod-y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale (29th – 31st July)
Gig Review: Damnation Presents A Night of Salvation (Live Stream) – Leeds Uni, 5th November 2021
Before this year's Damnation Festival the aptly named Night of Salvation took place and as there was a huge demand the event was live-streamed by the festival via Hotel Radio. This did have one huge difference from most live streams in recent times - a full crowd! It was fabulous to see and even though … Continue reading Gig Review: Damnation Presents A Night of Salvation (Live Stream) – Leeds Uni, 5th November 2021