It’s hard to believe that twelve months have come and gone, and it’s time once more to return to the UK’s largest independent metal festival.
Live Gig
Wednesday 13 & Combichrist, Tivoli Theatre Dublin, August 7th 2018
The extra time afforded by the closing slot means that we are treated to some tracks not regular on recent setlists, including two extra tracks from the Frankenstein’s Drag Queen days; ‘197666’ and ‘Rambo’ (during which W13 takes aim at members of the audience with his laser-sight automatic gun)
Maryland Doomfest 2018, Day 3 Words And Snapshots
The doom scene in Maryland is the best you’ll find anywhere in the world. The people that all contribute to the fest, are some of the most amazing musicians and human beings you’ll find.
Warped 2018 Highlights and Photos – Oh, This Is The End / My Only Friend, The End
2018 sadly marks the end of an era for both the bands and the fans that took part in the annual festivities. Gone but never forgotten, Warped Tour will live on in the hearts and minds of the Warped Tour faithful for years to come.
Steelhouse Festival 2018 – Hafod-y-Dafal Farm – Wales, Review
A weekend spent in superb company with great established rock acts and new bands coming through
Photos and Highlights From Rock USA 2018 July 12-14 at Ford Festival Field Oshkosh, WI
Rock USA’s promoter Hypervibe does an admirable job of bringing nationally known and up and coming metal artist to a smaller market every year. Offering 3 days of music, multiple ticketing and on-site camping options, as well as a various food beverage vendors in a safe and well-policed venue with easy on and off major highway access.
Thunder. Cats In Space, Hand Of Dimes @ Caerphilly Castle, Wales, UK (14 July 2018)
Visually stunning and musically brilliant, Thunder are one of the best rock acts performing live today.
Ministry & Chelsea Wolfe, Tivoli Theatre, Dublin, July 24th 2018
The only constant member of the pioneering industrial metal band since its inception as a synth-pop outfit in 1981, Uncle Al emerges sporting a fluffy white waistcoat, Lennon shades, and enough facial piercings to shame any rebellious goth teenager.
The Dark Side of Hyde Park – Roger Waters delivers politically charged set at British Summer Time
The show delivered a stunning politically charged performance with a set that looked back at Pink Floyd’s back catalogue along with material from Waters’ latest solo album.
British Summer Time, Eric Clapton, Santana, Steve Winwood & More – review
Noting Winwood and Clapton on the same bill I couldn’t fail to appreciate the significance that the two performed in the same location, albeit in the same band – Blind Faith, nearly 50 years ago.