By the time we arrived at Newark Showground’s main gate late Sunday afternoon and entered our gate code to gain access, there really was no rush to do anything other than get ourselves settled in for the week ahead. One…
Category: METAL
The gorgeous surrounds of Halifax’s Piece Hall – a Grade 1 listed building and sole survivor of the 18th Century northern cloth halls – played host to a night of pure, unadulterated, rock n roll fun that was also a…
Whitebottom Farm, Stockport | 6–9 August 2026 There are festivals you go to for the line-up, festivals you go to for the location, and festivals you return to year after year because of the community. Firevolt is very definitely the…
As the heatwave continued in the UK, it was a relief to be in the blessedly cool, air-conditioned Deaf Institute, and also great to be back in one of the best venues in Manchester (in my opinion!) Supporting Sumo Cyco…
For years, a certain types of “expert” have insisted that Merseyside doesn’t have a real rock and metal scene. You’ve must have heard the lines: “Liverpool’s a pop city,” “Rock or Metal never took root there,” “It’s all indie bands…
We love Bearded Theory. The first major festival of the year and every time it proves to be the best long weekend of the UK festival season. It’s reputation for being one of the best (actually THE best) summer festival…