Blood and Steel is the debut album from East Anglia’s Draugrheim. Claiming their roots in 90s melodeath, the band describe their influences and sound as “mythologically inspired melodic death…

A gig that I had been looking forward to since it was announced, but then it rolls around, it’s Monday, it’s wet and miserable, and you start to think, “Maybe I could give this one a miss…&#8…

For their first-ever UK date, Stoned Statues came to the Scottish capital’s most haunted pub. Supported by three Scottish acts, the Finnish trio led a night of heavy riffs for a delighted crowd. He…

I really need to stop beginning these live reviews with what is basically a weather report, but such is life in West and Central Scotland. I spent most of my working day looking outside at blue ski…

Part one of Steve’s review from this year’s packed event. Part two to follow soon! Thursday 27th August Not every festival has its own theme tune. Beermageddon does. A punky little meta…

I really need to stop beginning these live reviews with what is basically a weather report, but such is life in West and Central Scotland. I spent most of my working day looking outside at blue ski…

The UK summer might be unpredictable, but the underground metal scene is absolutely scorching. The latest round of Metal 2 The Masses finals has wrapped up, unleashing twelve incredible new bands o…

On a personal level, the build-up to this show started the day before. I’m not some huge fan club guy, but I’d joined Fifth Member to get pre-sale tickets. On various forums online I’d seen mention…

2025’s Celestial Death by Cryptosis was such a great album and their addition to this tour’s bill provided a pretty decent excuse to re-visit it to whet the appetite for tonight’s show. Giving it a…

Fans of metal that leans in the more extreme direction, rejoice, for Lords of the Land is back! Three years since the UK thrash-centric version stormed Audio and Slay, the full festival will descen…

The organizers behind Damnation Festival aren’t messing about this year. They’ve just pulled the curtain back on a massive wave of bands for the 2026 edition, and it’s looking like a pr…

This was a big gig, a huge package (fnaar), and as such worthy of two reviewers. WeeG takes on opening band Nails and headliner Kreator, and Mosh fills in the sandwich with Exodus and Carcass&#8230…

This was a big gig, a huge package (fnaar), and as such worthy of two reviewers. WeeG takes on opening band Nails and headliner Kreator, and Mosh fills in the sandwich with Exodus and Carcass&#8230…

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Everyone’s favourite Mongolian rockers, The HU, have just announced they’re heading back our way for a massive headline run this autumn. After blowing minds across the globe with their …

OK, so this turned out to be a hell of a night. After a shift in venue from Clyde Rooms to Slay (is there really that much difference in capacity?) the four-band Campaign For Musical Destruction ru…

Having caught Frozen Soul before, I was looking forward to seeing them live again. First impression was that they had a slightly muddy sound, but that didn’t stop vocalist Chad Green from demanding…

New album coming out (Goliath, 20th March) – check. Tour dates announced (tail end of March) – check. Moshville Times interview – check. Weezy had the chance to talk to Exodus&#82…

Having caught Frozen Soul before, I was looking forward to seeing them live again. First impression was that they had a slightly muddy sound, but that didn’t stop vocalist Chad Green from demanding…

Album Review: Blunt Knife Castration - Blood & Oil Released February 27th 2026 : The Razor's Edge

Not only have Little Angels added a pair of Irish dates to their tour, they’re putting them right at the front so Irish fans get first dibs! The 80s and 90s hard rock legends have confirmed t…

Review by Sandre the Giant Released: 20th February 2026 Ireland’s Coscradh have always had a sound that put them apart from the rest of the black/death hordes out there, even from their self …

There was a lot of excitement on Friday night with Deftones gracing Scotland with their presence for the first time in nearly ten years, something that drew a sold-out audience to the Hydro. There’…

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Sometimes it’s worth taking a step back and getting a broad perspective on what you are actually getting from a show. Tonight we have three bands, all of substantial pedigree and all with extensive…

Sometimes it’s worth taking a step back and getting a broad perspective on what you are actually getting from a show. Tonight we have three bands, all of substantial pedigree and all with extensive…

Rush Announce 2027 Tour of UK and Europe : GEDDY LEE & ALEX LIFESON TO CELEBRATE 50 PLUS YEARS OF RUSH MUSIC

2pm on Monday the 16th of March. Bored and sitting around the house, I was already regretting not being swifter in purchasing a ticket for the now sold-out Crowbar show at The Garage in Glasgow, wh…

Smith/Kotzen is the collaboration between Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen that nobody knew we needed. Most of you will know who these guys are, but just in case you don’t, Smith made his name as the…

The Foo Fighters have officially kickstarted their 2026 by dropping a brand new single, “Your Favorite Toy”, the title track of their upcoming 12th studio album. Set for release on Apri…

It’s the second time in a couple of weeks that this has happened. About 4 o’clock in the afternoon, I get an email saying that doors for this show have been moved forward an hour, from 7pm to 6pm! …

It’s the second time in a couple of weeks that this has happened. About 4 o’clock in the afternoon, I get an email saying that doors for this show have been moved forward an hour, from 7pm to 6pm! …