There hardly seems to be a week that goes by without seeing reports of another band that have left gear in their van overnight and had it stolen.  These sort of thefts can destroy a band, particularly if the losses aren’t covered by insurance. But even if insured and the …

INCITE, the incendiary Phoenix based, hardcore-laced metal outfit fronted by Richie Cavalera, are set to release their new studio album, ‘Up In Hell’ through minusHEAD Records on 1st September. INCITE deliver tried-and-true metal on ‘Up In Hell’ that fearlessly examines everything around them.  Richie states, “We’re a real band. We’ve busted our …

KING 810 release their hotly anticipated debut album, ‘Memoirs of A Murderer’ on 18th August through Roadrunner Records.  The official video for ‘Fat Around The Heart’, directed by John ‘Quig’ Quigley (Eminem, Kid Rock) of Chrome Bumper Films also debuts online today at http://smarturl.it/KING810FATH ‘Memoirs of A Murderer’ is a …

To start, I have to say that I love the sense of community that exists among metal fans.  I’ve been to a huge number of concerts and festivals, and at the metal or rock ones there’s virtually no trouble – no drunken fights, no aggro, and no people dying from …

Tarja released “Colours in the dark” last year, and is now following that with “Left in the dark”.  Rather than being a new album, it’s a collection of alternate versions of songs from the album, single B sides etc.  “Left in the dark” was originally only available as an option …

German 80s metal band Grave Digger are releasing their latest album, “Return of the reaper” on 14th July 2014.  It’s their seventeenth studio album – since they released their debut album in 1984, they’ve released albums every year or two (except for a six year split at the end of …

The award winning BLOODSTOCK is just 7 weeks away and they’re still announcing bands for the Catton Park event.  Even more are still to come, plus a wealth of other on site entertainment is still to be announced! Two more additions for the Sophie Stage are ex-Akercocke members, VOICES, who …

Russian Pagan Folk metal band Arkona were founded in 2002, and in the last few years have been starting to build a larger following in Europe and other parts of the world, helped by several tours and a date at the Metal Female Voices Fest where they won over a …

“Bloodbath at the disco” is the second album from South Wales rock band Psycho Kiss.  Like Triaxis (also from South Wales), they have a classic rock/metal sound, although whereas Triaxis are more classic metal, Psych Kiss are more classic hard rock. Like Triaxis they have a talented female singer with …

Flight 49 are a four piece hard rock band from Llandudno in North Wales.  Formed in 2011, they started work on their debut EP in 2013 and it’s now finally here – That smell of sweat and sin. Brief comments on a couple of tracks… “Rage” opens with a piano …

The lineup for this year’s MFVF is now complete. As well as the performances by some great bands, there are some special ones… LEAVES’ EYES will celebrate their 10th Anniversary at Metal Female Voices Fest 2014 with a special show, “HYMNS OF A DECADE”, including a big stage set, pyros, …

I spoke to Kip Winger in the press area at Download 2014 to talk about the band’s music and touring plans.  Hear what he had to say using the player below…              

I spoke to Chevelle at Download 2014.  Hear what they had to say using the player below……..          

I spoke to Danny and Lee from Anathema at Download shortly before they headed over to perform on the Jaegermeister acoustic stage.  Hear what they had to say using the player below…        

I spoke to Italian metal band Arthemis at Download to talk about the band and their new live album “Live from Hell” which has just been released.              

I spoke to Toby Jepson, former singer with Little Angels, and talked about his music, his work as a producer and more.  Hear what he had to say using the player below….            

I spoke to Swedish singer Mia Klose at Download where she had performed on the Jaegermeister acoustic stage.  Hear what she had to say……            

I spoke to German Cowboy rock band The Bosshoss at Download shortly after they’d played a great set on the Zippo encore stage.  Hear what they had to say using the player below…              

I spoke to Dave Rude, guitarist with Tesla at this years Download festival to talk about their Download appearance, their new album (Simplicity) and their tour plans.  Hear what he had to say using the player below…                

I recently spoke to Dennis Ward and Michael Kiske from Unisonic to talk to them about their new EP, the forthcoming album, touring and their other projects.  Hear what they had to say with the player below…