When you think of all the rock and metal bands you listen to, a large amount will be from the US or UK, but when you look away from the English speaking countries then Finland, Sweden and Germany probably make up a large proportion. One country that is strangely under-represented …
Read More »“Release the Crowd” Book Set For Launch December 2016
Photobook Release date: 9th December 2016 Music festivals are a phenomenon across the globe. In the UK it was estimated that 14 million people were planning to attend festivals in 2015 – with three in ten of these saying they will look to attend more than one. A rough estimate …
Read More »The Answer Announce USA Tour 2015 And Summer Festivals
Following the successful international release of their highly acclaimed new album RAISE A LITTLE HELL, THE ANSWER are pleased to announce their full summer schedule of 23 USA dates that includes 12 USA support shows with WHITESNAKE, 7 headline USA club shows, 4 USA festivals and major European festivals including …
Read More »Festivals 2015, Rock and Metal Festivals Poll?
With the New Year of Twenty Fifteen on our doorsteps, days are lengthening, nights are growing shorter and festival organisers are trickle feeding the metallian populus with lineup appetisers. It is now time for heavy metallers and rock fans from all over the world to begin the annual hatching of …
Read More »HELLFEST 2015 – SOLD OUT!
Hellfest 2015 has sold out in record time!
Read More »HELLFEST 2015 – second announcement!
Hellfest have unleashed their second band announcement for next years festival! The second wave of bands has just been confirmed and we’re happy to add to our line-up the Americans from MASTODON and the crazy English guys from COCK SPARRER. Of course, Phil Anselmo will, as usually, be in Clisson …
Read More »HELLFEST 2015 first announcement and 3 days tickets on sale now!
Hellfest have announced 128 bands for next years festival and the 3 Day tickets are now on sale ONLY on their website and on the Digitick website. The price is the same than last year, 185 € (plus taxes and commission). SLIPKNOT, SCORPIONS, FAITH NO MORE, JUDAS PRIEST, ZZ TOP, …
Read More »H A R K Pre Fest Interview – Damnation 2014
H A R K chats with Planetmosh to tell us about the band, what they have been up to, what you can expect from them when they play at Damantion on Saturday, 1st November at 16.15 on the Plastic Head Distribution Stage, new album, their future plans plus more! Can …
Read More »HELLFEST 2015 announce early bird ticket sale!
Hellfest released this statement earlier – We are proud to inform you that the 10th Hellfest edition will take place on June 19th-20th-21st 2015 in Clisson (France). As usual, on FRIDAY 19th we will open the special discounts sells but only a few tickets will be available . We obviously …
Read More »Vreid interview with Steingrim – August 2014
Steingrim the drummer from Vreid takes the time out to fill in this email intervew about their Sognametal sets at Hellfest & Wacken, their up coming tour and more :) How did you come up with the Sognametal idea? Well, the idea actually was born in the lounge of the tourbus …
Read More »Hellfest Open Air, Part 3 – Sunday, 22nd June 2014
It appeared that someone from on high looked down with a smile on the second day of Hellfest – because the beginning of the third and final day was cloud cover and a drop in the temperature, with even a small amount of rainfall during the morning as well. It quickly transpired …
Read More »Hellfest Open Air, Part 2 – Saturday, June 21st 2014
>The morning after the night before, and there were some very hungover faces walking through the campsite and the odd couple who looked like they hadn’t gone to bed yet. They probably hadn’t either. Still, Day 2 of Hellfest was upon us, the sun was shining again and there were …
Read More »Hellfest Open Air – Friday, 20th June 2014
With an estimated 138,000 people passing through the gates this year across the weekend, it’s clear that Hellfest is bigger than ever. Planetmosh took a trip across the pond to get a taste of the ‘ooh-la-laAAARGH’ at France’s biggest rock festival… With six stages operating a ‘three on, three off’ …
Read More »HELLFEST 2014 announce changes to the running order
Hellfest have announced chages to the running order as well as Megadeth having to cancle their June tour dates. Hellfest – Please have a look on the new Running order, SOULFLY & DEEP PURLE, PARADISE LOST & SOILWORK, VREID & SOLSTAFIR have switched! http://www.hellfest.fr/running-order Regarding Megadeth “It is with deep …
Read More »HELLFEST 2014 Program Booklet & Running Orders available to download
The Official Hellfest 2014 Pprogram booklet is now available. To download it, please click HERE. The booklet translated into English click HERE. Hellfest 2014’s Running Order is out! You can now download the Running Order HERE or create your own programming here : http://www.hellfest.fr/running-order For all the up to date information about …
Read More »SLAYER sign new label deal with Nuclear Blast + deliver free download of new song ‘Implode’
Last night at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Slayer surprised the capacity crowd with an unannounced performance, kicking off the show with a three-song set that included the global premiere of ‘Implode‘, the band’s first new studio recording in five years. Recorded …
Read More »HELLFEST 2014 – Lockers available to rent!
This year for your comfort, Hellfest adds lockers in the Metal Corner. Several sizes are available (M,L,XL). They should be reserved on our partner’s website. A key will be given to you with your purchase order. In addition, the same service provider will suggest to you an other system of …
Read More »BLACK TUSK reveal European Tour Dates with Toxic Holocaust
Savannah, GA sludge warriors BLACK TUSK have revealed plans for a European campaign of devastation including dates with Portland thrash lifers TOXIC HOLOCAUST and Hamburg doom-sludge quartet Downfall of Gaia. The trek will kick off on June 13th, with BLACK TUSK invading Interlaken before uniting forces for an unstoppable march …
Read More »HELLFEST 2014 Clisson, France – 20th to 22nd June
Hellfest 2014 takes place on 20, 21, 22 June at Rue du Champ Louet, 44190 Clisson, France. With a record of 113,000 people attending the festival in 2012 & 2013, Hellfest has become the 3rd biggest festival in France. The originality of the festival’s artistic project has allowed it to …
Read More »Twisted Sister Press Conference, Hellfest 2013
I attended the Twisted Sister Press Conference at this years Hellfest. The full band was on hand to answer all the questions. TwistedSisterPressHellfest2013 . .
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