The 27th edition of the world’s largest heavy metal gathering is coming. Sold out in days for the better part of the last decade, this behemoth of a festival has become the beacon of metal culture.
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Cattle Decapitation Live At Nambucca : Live Review
Extremities are present within any genre of music. Monopolising opinion from polarising opposites attracting those more akin to whatever section of the musical spectrum it might represent. Returning back to the UK Cattle Decapitation continue their on off love affair with Blighty after a four year absence. Arriving at the venue mere minutes before the band were scheduled to be on stage in 2012, returning with their sophomore effort The Anthropocene Extinction garnering critical and fanatical acclaim Cattle Decapitation gravitate now to a sold out headline show in London’s Nambucca.
King Diamond Live At The Forum : Live Review
Concept albums in the world of Metal have always been a main stay in those more ostentatious of genres. Seeping into various different aesthetics the simple idea of a concept album is huge undertaking in itself. Many moons ago now King Diamond created one of the most archetypal concept records in Heavy Metal history, Abigail. An influence to countless modern bands that have now become a main stay in the world of Metal, King Diamond is known for his sheer all in approach when it comes to alive performance. Resurrecting his beloved Abigail we headed over to The Forum for the ghoulish gates to be opened once again.
Download Festival 2016 : Live Review
The sense of anticipation seen for England’s Download Festival from its fans is something that many will never truly understand unless you were there to witness it first hand. The master of the “you just had to be there” quote. Formerly the host to the gargantuan Monsters of Rock has since become hallowed ground in the realm of the Metal world. Barricading ourselves away from the modern world for yet another three days Download 2016 might not have had the kindest of weather but with a spirit as tenacious as that of a Metal head it’s no matter. Across three days varying with four stages we were treated to some of the pedigree acts of both the modern and timeless classics creating a beautiful tapestry of classic influences to the likes of the forward thinking band’s leading the charge on modern Metal. Welcome to Download 2016.
Haken Live At The Garage : Live Review
Understanding within a band is simply crucial, creating a palpable sound that immediately enraptures the listener comes from understanding. Finalising their line up with Conner Green, Haken have truly understood both their purpose and their sound. Demonstrating their flawless musicianship the band arrive in Islington on the second date of their Affinitour tonight for a banquet of progressive musical tones.
Live Review: Zhrine + Severed + Audn
With such an outstanding debut album, it only makes sense that black metallers Zhrine sail the seas to present their ominous and eerie string of notes on a live stage. Tonight they perform the intimate Black Heart venue in London along with Icelandic comrades Severed and Audn.
Live Review: Girugämesh
It’s pretty rare to see a Japanese visual kei band gain such international success. Girugämesh have spent the last 12 years rising to the top, but tonight play their last London show on their final European tour having announced their intentions to disband this summer. We pay homage tonight to one of Japan’s top musical exports!
Live Review: Metal Church
It’s hard to contrive that Metal Church have not played a show in the UK for 22 years – but alas, they heavy metal legends make a triumphant return to London to a roaring Underworld crowd!