Picture it: 26+ degrees of sunshine, a sea of pop-punk elder emos with red, factor-50-defying sunburn, checkerboard Vans everywhere you look, band tees of every era, old friends reunited and new ones made — all soundtracked by the music you discover, relive, and that takes you right back to your youth. Slam Dunk Festival North … Continue reading Festival Review: Slam Dunk North 2026 – Temple Newsham Park, Leeds (24th May 2026)
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Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering returns for 2026
After an unforgettable debut last year, Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering storms back this winter, bringing the spirit of the UK’s premier metal festival indoors once again for a full day of festive heaviness. Returning to take over KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, on Saturday 5th December 2026, this one-day celebration promises towering riffs, intimate chaos, and all … Continue reading Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering returns for 2026
Gig Review: Obituary / Pest Control / Sacrificial Burial (plus Swamp Coffin) – The Garage, Glasgow (31st August 2023)
With the weather just starting to warm up, it was almost worrying to think that Obituary could have been bringing the weather with them from Florida. Given how flipping hot it gets over there, I'd prefer it if they just brought the music! Thankfully with three acts on the bill, this wasn't going to be … Continue reading Gig Review: Obituary / Pest Control / Sacrificial Burial (plus Swamp Coffin) – The Garage, Glasgow (31st August 2023)