If there is one band that encapsulates the Castle Donington spirit more than any other it’s the mighty Metallica and a headline set reflecting the venue’s rich ... Read More...
Dropkick Murphys have come a long way since their birth in Boston’s 90s hardcore punk scene. This slot, on Download’s Zippo Encore stage, was one of the band’s ... Read More...
It has been a chaotic few years for Anthrax. We’ve seen a reformation of the Among The Living line-up, Dan Nelson’s ill fated stint as vocalist, John Bush front... Read More...
Few, if any, heavy metal music events could ever hope to match the latest Black Sabbath reunion in terms of hype, drama and expectation.
First came the fanfare... Read More...
When Biff Byford declared there would be no rain at Download on day two of the 2012 festival ponchos were packed up and brollies binned.
Heavy Metal’s voice of... Read More...
For those without a pair of wellies Download 2012 was always going to present a challenge.
But even before the mad dash for the least muddy patch there was an ... Read More...
Welcome to your round-up of the very best new music from the worlds of rock and metal and there's something for everyone this week!
We review and rate a slab o... Read More...
Every Sunday we review and rate the very best in new rock and metal and there's a bumper crop to consider this week.
Blues rock hero Joe Bonamassa (pictured) i... Read More...
@ Newcastle O2 Academy, May 25 2012
With the tragic death of Robin Gibb this week it seemed fitting to pay tribute to the former Bee Gee by attending the lates... Read More...
@ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, May 23 2012
For the last 15 years it would be fair to say W Axl Rose has relished his one-man mission to disprove the old adage ... Read More...