VAMPS(JPN), the Japanese rock band formed by and featuring HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust), have confirmed that London-based rockers, The Howling, will open proceedings at their one-off UK headline show at Koko, London on Friday, March 28th. Ticket link: http://po.st/vampsjpnKOKO‘ ‘SEX BLOOD ROCK N’ ROLL’, the international debut album from VAMPS(JPN), is out now on …
Read More »DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL: 24 new bands, Trivium stage boost, day splits revealed!
.@DownloadFest confirm new acts and day splits! Hot on the heels of Sonisphere’s announcement on Monday, Download Festival has announced another 24 bands to the bill…and also revealed their day splits! First up, Bring Me The Horizon, who have literally destroyed everything in their path since they released fourth album …
Read More »Combichrist, Satyricon, Peter Murphy and more join Alt-Fest’s ever-expanding line-up
Electro Metal five-piece, Combichrist, are the first of several new additions to Alt-Fest taking place 15-17th August at Boughton Estate, Kettering. The band will bring their collision of hardcore and electronic sounds to the main stage in a UK festival exclusive after having been heavily requested to appear by Alt-Fest …
Read More »Volbeat – Manchester Academy, 18th October 2013
I caught Danish Rock Band Volbeat at Manchester Academy during their ‘Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies’ tour. With American metal band Iced Earth as the main support act and London based Punk Rockers The Howling being opening act on the UK leg of the tour I was expecting a spectacular show …
Read More »The Howling – Interview with Blacky and The Rev, 18th October 2013
Having seen The Howling supporting Buckcherry last year I made sure I saw them at Download was pleased that they were added as support on the Volbeat, Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies tour. I caught up with Blacky and The Rev after the gig for a short interview: – …
Read More »Photos from The Howling gig, Manchester Academy 1, October 18th 2013
The Howling, Kobra And The Lotus, Buckcherry, Electric Ballroom, 6/12/12
Heading down to the Electric Ballroom tonight really did have a Hard Rock Hell reunion feel to it. Not only were many of my colleagues and friends going to be there but it was another opportunity to watch Kobra And The Lotus and Buckcherry perform – twice in one week. …
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