Damnation Festival have today confirmed 5 more additions to their tenth anniversary festival line up.  As if Bolt Thrower wasn't really enough to buy a ticket (and Saint Vitus playing Born too late!) the festival have today announced German doom masters Ahab and anyone who saw their headlining set at Doom over London III in 2012 will attest they CRUSH live!  Also added today are Iceland's finest Solstafir who will be making their UK festival debut, their new album Otta is due out in...

Claudio Simonetti's Goblin have announced two special shows to take place this August at the Union Chapel in Islington, London.  They will be performing live soundtracks to full screenings of Dawn Of The Dead and Suspiria.

The Dawn of the Dead screening will take place on...

Monday night saw the Indigo2 in London host the Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2014 and predictably it was a combination of ear-splitting shredding, scantily clad hostesses and beer soaked flooring.

The 12th annual event once again elevated itself from the usual industry backslapping of most ceremonies by inviting hundreds of fans to attend. No pretence of glamour and gossip, just plenty of head-banging, live music and shambolic speeches.

After openers Behemoth brought some...

This was my first visit to Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush, and after travel delays and late arrival, I ventured into the rather expansive space of the main Hall to find Wovenhand were already about to take the stage.  Built in 1904 and originally used as a dance hall it's a suitably impressive venue, full of chandeliers, decorative wall and ceiling coverings, mirrors, and a giant red curtain covering the back of the stage that looks like it was stolen straight out of the Twin Peaks set.

Considering how many...

Berlin's Necros Christos head to London for an exclusive UK date this Saturday June 14th 2014 at The Dome in Tufnell Park (Tickets available here).  Rumours are currently abound that Necros Christos are breaking up after the release of their next album "Domedon Doxomedon"  so there is a very good chance this will be their last ever UK date as these guys don't mess around.  Having witnessed them myself at Killtown Festival in 2012 I can verify they slay on all levels live and this is going to be a gig you will...