Bloodbound played Bloodstock’s Sophie Lancaster stage on Friday.  Check out these photos of their set…. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157648469702814″ size=”z” count=”100″]

German metal legends Accept took to the main stage at Bloodstock on Friday evening.  Checkout some photos of their set below.. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650390581450″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Earthtone9 opened the main stage at Bloodstock on Friday morning.  Check out these photos of their set…

Friday morning at Bloodstock saw thrash legends Death Angel take to the main stage.  Check out some photos of their set… [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650390400300″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Cruel Humanity kicked off proceedings on the New Blood Stage on Friday morning.  Check out our photos of their set.. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650808417195″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Bull Riff Stampede played Bloodstock on Thursday evening and put in a blinding performance.  Check out some photos of their set.. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650390461120″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Ravenage played the Sophie Lancaster stage on Thursday night at Bloodstock.  Check out some photos of their set.. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650789499842″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Thursday at Bloodstock saw Oaf play the Sophie Lancaster stage. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650807616505″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Saturday at Bloodstock saw a headline set from Lamb of God who got the fans so crazy the show had to be halted twice while security repaired the crowd barrier to prevent a total collapse. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650807868255″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Friday night at Bloodstock saw King Diamond take to the stage as headliner. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650384611029″ size=”z” count=”100″]

On Thursday evening, Bloodstock got underway with Motherload being the first band to take to the stage.  Check out our photos of their set.. [flickrapi user=”planet mosh” get=”photoset” id=”72157650795120811″ size=”z” count=”100″]

Ricky Warwick recently played the Underworld in Camden as part of his Unplugged and Dangerous solo tour.  I spoke to him backstage shortly before the gig started to talk to him about the tour, Black Star Riders, and the forthcoming re-releases of the early albums by The Almighty.  You can …

Finnish singer Tarja Turunen is back with her third rock/metal solo album – Colours in the dark.  Tarja is the Finnish classical singer who with Nightwish changed the female fronted metal scene dramatically.  No longer were female vocals limited to standard rock or metal styles (e.g. Doro or Girlschool), instead …

British AOR band Moritz were formed in 1986 before splitting in the early 90s.  In 2007 though the band reformed, and released the album ‘City streets’ in 2008, then in 2010 released the album ‘Undivided’ which got a great reception from the fans.  Now they’ve released a new album – …

Southampton band Summers was formed in 2007 by brothers Crash and Ricky Summers.  Unfortunately their bio starts off with one my pet hates – a made up genre.  They claim to play “stadium rock”, which isnt a genre of music but is actually a term used for bands playing arena …

Tonight at the Underworld was to be an all-acoustic gig, with Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick headlining. First up was American singer Mark Curran.  I caught his band doing a full electric set a few weeks ago supporting Vega at the Barfly and enjoyed their set, so was …

I recently spoke to former Nightwish vocalist Tarja Turunen during her very brief trip to London to promote her forthcoming album – Colours in the dark.  We discussed the writing process for the album, the choice of ‘Victims of ritual’ as the first single, her touring plans both with her …

Crowsaw are a three-piece band from the borders of South Wales, who play Heavy Blues rock.  I was asked to review their CD, but since it came without a track listing I hope I’ve managed to get the songs right. The disc itself is beautifully done – printed artwork on …

Some photos of Skarlett Riot on tour with Heavens Basement and Buffalo Summer.

Hornet recently played the Borderline in London to launch their debut album – Skies are falling.  I sat down with the band at the start of the night to talk to them about the band and their new album. Use the player below to listen to what the band had …