Since Bloodstock Winter Gathering is split up between two stages at KK’s, I’m going to split up the review in the same way, even though the three bands on Stage 2 sort of took up the middle section of the day. First up on Stage 2 are rising Manchester thrash outfit Hellbearer. They take the … Continue reading Gig Review: Bloodstock Winter Gathering – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (6th December 2025)
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Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 2 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (20th July 2025)
I just made it across town for Monochrome’s vocal sound check at the Dust, and if that was anything to go by, then I knew we were in for a treat. Hailing from the West Country, this metalcore five-piece play a slightly alt but hard-hitting take on melodic metal. The singer’s impressive clean vocals and … Continue reading Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 2 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (20th July 2025)
Gig Review: Gama Bomb / Raised By Owls – Audio, Glasgow (21st April 2025)
Sometimes you just need to let loose and have a little fun. Music can be a serious business, but thankfully there are some people around who are here to help you have a giggle while you rock out. Tonight's show featured two of them. Openers Raised By Owls are no strangers to these pages, and … Continue reading Gig Review: Gama Bomb / Raised By Owls – Audio, Glasgow (21st April 2025)
Tour News: Ricky Warwick / Skies Turn Black / Gama Bomb + Raised By Owls / These Wicked Rivers
A quick collection of upcoming dates! Some have been announced only recently, others we're giving you a nudge about as they are upcoming... Ricky Warwick (JUST ANNOUNCED) Ricky Warwick has announced a UK headline tour this September with CJ Wildheart joining as special guest. Tickets go on sale March 31st at 10am and will be … Continue reading Tour News: Ricky Warwick / Skies Turn Black / Gama Bomb + Raised By Owls / These Wicked Rivers
Classic Covers: Raised By Owls – “Break Stuff” (original by Limp Bizkit) – and it’s a charity release!
Derby-native comedy death metal quintet Raised By Owls have dropped a cover of Limp Bizkit's iconic "Break Stuff" as their 2024 Christmas single, alongside a hilarious music video and a charity fundraiser. Discussing the single, the band states: "Ever wondered what Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit would sound like if it was recorded by a … Continue reading Classic Covers: Raised By Owls – “Break Stuff” (original by Limp Bizkit) – and it’s a charity release!
Bloodstock 2024 Interview: Sam’s Mum (also Sam from Raised By Owls)
Probably (certainly) my highlight interview of the weekend was with the Queen Of Bloodstock 2024, Sam's Mum. Sam also hung around and talked a bit. He's in Raised by Owls, Sam's Mum's backing band, who opened the main stage on the Sunday. Raised By Owls: facebook | instagram | spotify | bandcamp | youtube https://youtu.be/D1jQANkbBIc