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ALBUM REVIEW: High On Fire Spitting Fire Vol. 1 and 2

High On Fire Spitting Fire LiveThe concept of recording and releasing not one, but two live albums from one of the great pioneers within the sludge/stoner rock sound, is nothing but brilliant. With the use of highlights from the band’s ever evolving sound, back catalogue, which has contributed to the band becoming a go to band for inspiration from aspiring and established music makers. Originally, High on fire were formed from the remnants of Sleep with leading axe man Matt Pike, powerhouse drummer Des Kensel, and slick bassist George Rice. A band renowned for bringing a darker, heavier magnitude of sound to shows more...

By |2013-07-08T00:00:00+00:00July 8th, 2013|CD Reviews|0 Comments
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FRESH DENIM: Clutch tour support preview with Sons Of Icarus

Sons of Icarus
If you've already checked out our Clutch tour preview with General you'll know that Clutch start a 4 date tour of England this coming Monday 8th July starting in Norwich before hitting up Nottingham, Manchester and London.  Rather than bring along another US act they have opted to support the UK scene and grabbed 2 upcoming bands in the form of Sons Of Icarus and General.  Here's what Sons Of Icarus had to say about the upcoming tour...

By |2013-07-07T00:00:00+00:00July 7th, 2013|Featured Bands|0 Comments
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FRESH DENIM: Clutch tour support preview with General

General the band

March 15th 2013 marked the release of Clutch's 10th studio album "Earth Rocker", a storming release that has met with critical acclaim and some of the heaviest songs since their 2004 album Pure Rock Fury.  They start a 4 date tour of England this coming Monday 8th July starting in Norwich before hitting up Nottingham, Manchester and London.  Rather than bring along another US act they have opted to support the UK scene and grabbed 2 upcoming bands in the form of...

By |2013-07-06T00:00:00+00:00July 6th, 2013|Featured Bands|0 Comments
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Dark Tranquility announce November London date

Dark Tranquility european tour 2013

This year marks 24 years since Dark Tranquility graced us with their melodic death metal sounds from Gothenburg, anyone else feeling old? Today they have announced a European tour in support of their 10th and latest studio album "Construct" which was released at the tail end of May on Century Media.  

As part of the tour the band play a single UK date at the Camden Underworld on 7th November 2013.  It seems they are...

By |2013-07-04T00:00:00+00:00July 4th, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments
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Onslaught Slaughterfest 2013 UK tour with Exumer and Master

Onslaught UK tour 2013

Bristol Thrash legends Onslaught have announced the "Slaughterfest - Bringing Hell On Earth 2013" European Tour, part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, which includes 4 dates in England in October.  The English part of the tour will see support from more Thrash legends in the form of Exumer, and Death Metal legends and one of the hardest working and touring bands in the business, Master.  The tour will play the following dates:

9th October 2013 - Blyth and Tyne, Northumberland

10th October 2013...

By |2013-07-03T00:00:00+00:00July 3rd, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments
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Grand Magus 2014 UK tour dates

Grand Magus Underworld

Sweden's finest export of some of the catchiest riffs and songs known to man, Grand Magus, have announced a string of dates around their 2014 Hammerfest appearance. JB and company will play the following dates in March 2014:

12th March 2014 - NQ Live, Manchester

13th March 2014 - The Pint, Dublin

14th March...

By |2013-07-02T00:00:00+00:00July 2nd, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments
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