Kin’ellfest has confirmed the first eight names for its 2026 line-up, with Seething Akira and The Five Hundred set to headline. The two-day indoor festival will return on 2nd and 3rd May 2026 at Legends Sports Bar and Lounge in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Launched in 2025, Kin’ellfest quickly proved a success, selling out all but a … Continue reading Kin’ellfest announces first bands for 2026 edition
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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: UK Tech-Fest 2023 – Friday
UK Tech Fest - 10 years of building a strong, respected event showcasing the finest bands in the metal scene of today, giving underground and newer bands the opportunities to shine amongst some of metal’s household named bands and then some… what a festival! The atmosphere is the epitome of warmth and has captured the … Continue reading Gig Review: UK Tech-Fest 2023 – Friday
Festival review – UK Tech-Metal Festival, 30th June – 4th July 2022
It's early morning on the 30th of June which can only mean one thing, it's time for me to make the 176 mile pilgrimage to UK Tech-Fest, which is probably my most anticipated festival of the year. After what was a boring 4 hours of motorways it was time to finally see some metal. Thursday … Continue reading Festival review – UK Tech-Metal Festival, 30th June – 4th July 2022
HRH Metal 2019 Interview: The Five Hundred
Prior to their performance on stage 3 at HRH Metal, I had the opportunity to have a quick chat with The Five Hundred regarding their upcoming plans and their performance later that day. You’re playing HRH Metal later on today, are you looking forward to it? Very much so. It’s our first time playing here … Continue reading HRH Metal 2019 Interview: The Five Hundred
Gig Review: HRH Metal Day 2
The sun rose over the O2 Academy in Birmigham and once more the doors were flung open for the final day of the third rendition of HRH Metal. Having been a fantastic day yesterday, expectations were high with a buzz amongst the audience that they were in for a fantastic day of great music and … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Metal Day 2