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Jon Davis of Conan on his top ten albums for tone and Skyhammer studios

Jon Davis of Conan

If someone asks me about what new bands to check out one of the first bands out of my mouth every time for the last few years has been Conan. Since my cohorts Gary and Colum introduced Conan to me i've been listening to them non stop waiting for each new release. Their demos, splits and albums have changed my very definition of heavy. Whilst their studio releases have been jaw droppingly heavy it's their monstrous and LOUD live shows that gets everyone talking. Earplugs are a must unless you want several days of tinnitus, which some fans seems happy to deal with. From playing smaller shows throughout the UK they have gone on to play the likes of Damnation Festival and what is now quite the legendary performance at Roadburn Festival in 2012. Fans from across the continent crammed into the...

By Antony Roberts|2013-07-20T00:00:00+01:00July 20th, 2013|Top Tens & More|0 Comments

LIVE REVIEW: Earthless Atomic Bitchwax and Mirror Queen The Garage London

Earthless London Garage live review and photos Arriving at the Garage in North London just in time for doors and for once there was no massive queue spiralling down the road. Was I late, had door times moved? Upon entering the building it became obvious door times were correct but one of the hottest days of the year was keeping the public outside in the parks nearby and out of the furnace that was the Garage. Adding to that the Northern Line being closed for the weekend put a spanner in the works for anyone travelling from further South in London.

New York's Mirror Queen were already on stage playing to around 20 brave, dedicated or heat resistant punters. 2 songs of shooting them was enough for me as the stage lights in the pit meant I came out dripping with sweat pouring from everywhere. It gave me more respect for the musicians on stage who must have been baking. This isn't the first...

By Antony Roberts|2013-07-17T00:00:00+01:00July 17th, 2013|Gig Reviews|0 Comments

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

High On Fire Spitting Fire Live The 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 Antony Roberts|2013-07-08T00:00:00+01:00July 8th, 2013|CD Reviews|0 Comments

FRESH DENIM: Clutch tour support preview with 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 Antony Roberts|2013-07-07T00:00:00+01:00July 7th, 2013|Featured Bands|0 Comments

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 Antony Roberts|2013-07-06T00:00:00+01:00July 6th, 2013|Featured Bands|0 Comments

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 Antony Roberts|2013-07-04T00:00:00+01:00July 4th, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments

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 Antony Roberts|2013-07-03T00:00:00+01:00July 3rd, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments

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 Antony Roberts|2013-07-02T00:00:00+01:00July 2nd, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments

LIVE REVIEW: Deafheaven and The Secret London Borderline 9th May 2013

The Secret London Borderline

Outside, the sun may be busy flaring through its cloudy cover, but under the streets of London, The Secret are indignantly raining down their own particular brand of misery. Beastly at the best of times, the Italian’s acrimony can only have been amplified by events over the past twenty four hours. During which, events have seen them break their van, have their car stolen and suffer the unenviable fortune of losing a Celtic Frost shirt.

So it’s no surprise to see them grinding out their vitriol with added vehemence. Unfortunately, the torrents of filth fall upon the heads of a crowd that’s apparently too hip to move. It’s as if they’re choked into...

By Antony Roberts|2013-06-30T00:00:00+01:00June 30th, 2013|Gig Reviews|0 Comments

Steve Vai 2013 UK tour dates on sale now

Steve Vai

The Concorde 2 sent me a surprising email today, announcing that One Inch Badge was putting on Steve Vai at their venue. Steve Vai, guitar virtuoso, ex-whitesnake, Wembley playing Steve Vai, at the relatively intimate Concorde 2, surely not? Well, a browse around various sites on the internet and there appears to be 5 dates so far that tickets are on sale for. The dates are as follows...

By Antony Roberts|2013-06-28T00:00:00+01:00June 28th, 2013|Gig News|0 Comments

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