On completing my first listen of Devin Townsend’s upcoming release Empath, I find myself at a loss for words.  Empath is a genre-bending masterpiece; from start to finish is a chaotic yet utterly blissful masterpiece.  I find myself trying to get my head around the writing, recording and even how …

Kris caught up with Vulgore after their awesome set at AoniaFest II. https://www.facebook.com/The.beast.Vulgore/ Vocals: Ian Bennett Lead Guitar: David Jones Rhythm Guitar: Andy Lovatt Bass: Sam Williams Drums: Hayden Ball

Ocean Machine: Live at the Ancient Roman Theatre is the Devin Townsend Project’s upcoming release; I was treated to an early copy of the DVD for review. With a just short of 3 hour live show filmed September 22nd 2017 and addition behind the scenes video too its a fantastic …

Sexorcism is the 9th Studio release from Finnish Hard Rock Monsters Lordi and is said to be ‘their most controversial album to date’. I was eager to give it a listen having been under their spell since I first saw them 13 years ago at their debut UK show. Lordi …

Kris and Peach caught up with Big Boy Bloater after his set at Ramblin’ Man Fair.  We discuss his influences and the making of his awesome video ‘It Came Outta the Swamp’ plus more! https://www.facebook.com/thebigboybloaterpage/ http://www.bigboybloater.com/

Kris and Peach caught up with Massive before their performance at Ramblin Man Fair 2017.  We talk their plans for the future and the rather unexpected story behind the artwork for ‘Destination Somewhere’. https://www.facebook.com/pg/MassiveOz https://www.massiveoz.com

Kris and Peach caught up with Aaron Keylock before his set at Ramblin’ Man Fair 2017 we talk ‘Cut Against The Grain’ and his future plans. http://www.aaronkeylock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/aaronkeylock

Kris caught up with front-man Aaron Buchanan after their mind blowing performance on the Rising Stage at Ramblin’ Man Fair 2017.  We talk ‘The Man With Stars On His Knees’ upcoming tour with Life of Agony and much more!   http://www.wearecultclassics.net/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheCultClassics

Kris from PlanetMosh caught up with Nate Bergman after Lionize’s fantastic set at Ramblin’ Man Fair to talk Nuclear Soul and their current UK tour and upcoming Bloodstock Festival appearance. https://www.indiemerchstore.com/lionize https://www.Twitter.com/Lionizemusic INSTAGRAM ID: LionizeMusic SoundCloud: Lionizemusic https://www.lionizemusic.com

First up opening the rising stage we were pleasantly introduced to KillIT; a rock band influenced by the greats such as Slash and Davey Rimmer. From start to finish they force fed the audience their high energy performance of which the audience loved. Their engagement with the crowd were incredible …

First up after heading onto the festival site, it was a nice start but grey clouds were quickly approaching. The first band on for the day, in fact the only band on at that moment were rock and rollers The Nile Deltas. A great band to kick off day two …

Having recently returned from an 8 year hiatus with new EP ‘It’s Not My Ball’ Kris from PlanetMosh caught up with punk-pop rockers Mr Happy Chainsaw.  Having just arranged their own successful EP launch show, I caught up with them to find out how it went and to discuss the …

Prevail I is part 1 of Canadian Hard Rock/Metal band Kobra and the Lotus‘s upcoming double album release; a big and a brave move from the band that few newer bands have attempted to do.  However I feel with their incredibly high work ethic it is gonna pay off and showcase …

The Graveyard Shift is an album I have been impatiently waiting for to be released this year; since that first glimpse Motionless In White gave us with 570 9 months ago it’s had my interest, after months of waiting I am pleased to say I was not disappointed. Immediately I …

Up for review today I have Xerosun‘s new EP ‘This Dark Rage.‘ Xerosun are a five piece progressive melodic death band from Dublin via Wales and Poland.  On listening to ‘This Dark Rage’ I can see exactly why they are ones to watch out for and have recently earned their …

Courtesans kick off 2017 by unleashing their original brand of Doom/Pop upon us with new EP ‘Better Safe Than Sober’.  Courtesans are one of my favourite bands out there currently, it’s been great watching them grow over the last few years, having seen them put on jaw-dropping live performances at …

Kicking off my 2017 to a rocking start, I’ve got the debut release ‘Ride Of Your Life’ by JOANovARC up for review.  It’s just the heavy treat I need to send the negativity of 2016 packing. JOANovARC were my favourite new band discovery of 2016; I first came across them …

  I find it fitting that I write this the day before Mercy Isle‘s first full length album ‘Undying Fire’ is released.  As well Metal Female Voices Festival kicking off in Belgium tomorrow where Mercy Isle will be opening the Sunday; this will also be the first performance with the …

Having caught up with Devin Townsend a few months back at Ramblin’ Man Fair to talk Transcendence I have been excited to hear his newest creation.  With such a varied back catalogue I looked forward to hearing what direction Transcendence would take; I have to say the wait was quite a challenge …

Returning for its third edition this year is Femme Metal Event; a festival which celebrates female musicians in rock and metal. I was blown away by this festival last year, the atmosphere and quality of bands was incredible! To get you all ready for this year’s event taking place September 23rd-25th …