Festival Review: Download Festival (Day 1) – Donington Park (Friday 13th June 2025)

Download Festival returned for yet another weekend full of class acts and great vibes this year, hosting Green Day, Sleep Token, and KoRn as headliners, as well as acts ranging from Vengaboys to Cradle of Filth. For many this is the highlight of their year, with tens of thousands of music fans making their way … Continue reading Festival Review: Download Festival (Day 1) – Donington Park (Friday 13th June 2025)

Jayne Interviews… Asger Mygind (Vola)

Jayne was due to cover one of Vola's recent shows, but unfortunately the stormy weather had other ideas! Not one to give up, Jayne offered to transfer to the other side of the camera lens and chat to Vola's singer... As always, the interview is also available on our podcast for those who just prefer … Continue reading Jayne Interviews… Asger Mygind (Vola)

Bloodstock 2018 – Mosh’s Saturday

Today started nicely, with some clear skies and very warm sun through the early afternoon... and then came the rain. Scheduled to keep dribbling / pouring until 4pm on Sunday you'd think it would dampen spirits but thankfully that idea was put to rest by the dedicated fans cramming into tents or simply ignoring it … Continue reading Bloodstock 2018 – Mosh’s Saturday

VOLA announce new album ahead of Bloodstock appearance

Copenhagen’s progressive, genre-crossing quartet VOLA return with their new album Applause Of A Distant Crowd, which will be released on 12th October via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. On the new album, Asger Mygind (vocals/guitar), Martin Werner (keys), Nicolai Mogensen (bass) and Adam Janzi (drums) probe society’s distractions from thoughtfulness and examine the way human relationships … Continue reading VOLA announce new album ahead of Bloodstock appearance

#RoadToBOA2018 – VOLA

As ever, we’re going to try and cover every single Jäger, New Blood and SOPHIE stage band before Bloodstock kicks off on August 9th. Your chance to check them out and start planning which bands to get there early for! Trust us when we tell you that this is bound to result in some frustrating … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2018 – VOLA

Complexity Fest 2018: Full line-up and details

With what promises to be a marked improvement over their first two years, the Dutch Complexity Fest 2018 looks set to be an excellent couple of days if you like your metal complex and technical but are also open to some genuinely new musical experiences. With a focus on the more progressive and experimental bands … Continue reading Complexity Fest 2018: Full line-up and details