The mighty Saxon have confirmed that Tygers of Pan Tang will join their celebratory Hell, Fire and Steel show at Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on 11th November. Frontman Biff Byford says: “When we first ventured out to perform Wheels of Steel 45 years ago, we were accompanied by our mates Tygers of Pan Tang, so … Continue reading Saxon announce special addition of Tygers of Pan Tang to Newcastle O2 City Hall show
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Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 1 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (19th July 2025)
From its small beginnings in Danehill Village Hall (nee ‘Pitch Up Festival’) about 9 years ago, Hammerdown has slowly grown into its current form: a two day, two venue extravaganza of rock and metal, showcasing new talent as well as NWOBHM stalwarts. This year sees Brighton’s Dust and The Chalk hosting 36 bands, with one … Continue reading Festival Review: Hammerdown Festival 2025 Day 1 – The Chalk & Dust, Brighton (19th July 2025)
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)
Album Review: Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines
If, like me, you are old enough to remember the days of the real NWOBHM movement, then the Tygers of Pan Tang will be a band that sit fondly in the memories of that time. I’d still hold Spellbound as one of my favourite albums from that era, with the vocals of Jon Deverill and … Continue reading Album Review: Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines
Gig Review: Stonedead Festival (26th – 27th August 2022)
My first visit to Stonedead festival and my final festival of the summer. It’s been a month of extremes weatherwise with Steelhouse and Arctangent experiencing warmth and rain whilst Bloodstock was more of a test of endurance. So, it was good to finish the season with a smaller new one that I’d heard so much … Continue reading Gig Review: Stonedead Festival (26th – 27th August 2022)
Gig review: Tygers of Pan Tang / Pectora – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (22nd November 2019)
Here we are at Edinburgh’s La Belle Angele for the opening night of the Tygers of Pan Tang UK tour to promote their excellent new album just out today Ritual. Up first on the stage, Danish band Pectora from Roskilde kick off events promoting their fabulous new album Untaken which came out in May this year. We get … Continue reading Gig review: Tygers of Pan Tang / Pectora – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh (22nd November 2019)