tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78411869066341290442024-03-13T10:03:40.234+00:00RealSoundsOKUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-78954591704279575742018-01-22T10:30:00.000+00:002018-02-17T22:27:15.643+00:00LIVE REVIEW: 36 Crazyfists at 02 IslingtonIT was in the early 2000s when I discovered 36 Crazyfists. I was in a Virgin Megastore taking advantage of their 5 for £30 CD offer and needed one to fill my quota. Having heard Slit Wrist Theory, I took a punt on getting Bitterness The Star.
I then followed the band through all the following releases - some critically acclaimed, some less so, but all with enough to warrant regular revisits.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-2349047375608445202017-11-29T10:41:00.000+00:002018-02-12T22:42:38.869+00:00Marilyn Manson & Bullet for Download 2018
A FRESH barrage of acts have been announced for Download
Festival 2018 with Marilyn Manson, Bullet For My Valentine and Parkway Drive
among them.
Matt Tuck from Bullet says the band a delighted to be
returning to Donington Park after a five-year break. He added: “We’re more than
ready to get back on that legendary stage and do what we do best.”
Other acts in the new swathe include Rise Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-20937980119148533372017-11-11T14:00:00.000+00:002018-02-12T22:31:27.876+00:00Guns N' Roses to headline Download 2018
SHUT the front door! Guns N’ Roses have been announced as
the Saturday night headliners for Download 2018 with Avenged Sevenfold and Ozzy
Osbourne also named as bill-toppers.
With Slash and Duff McKagan rejoining Axl Rose in the
band, Guns have been tearing up the place on tour over the past few months.
Download booker Andy Copping has joined the rest of the
festival’s regulars in being Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-38349552759231105692017-10-21T13:30:00.000+01:002018-02-17T22:01:30.423+00:00LIVE REVIEW: Bury Tomorrow at Chinnery's Southend I WAS covered in sweat, aching and getting more and more frustrated as I tried to piece together a Ikea chest of drawers for my son's bedroom in the height of summer - that was when I first heard Bury Tomorrow.
The song that came on the radio and eased my mood was Lionheart from the Southampton metalcore outfit's second album Union of Crowns. That track has been a favourite since.
Daniel Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-63656262050714131702017-06-12T12:03:00.000+01:002018-02-12T22:11:55.149+00:00Download Festival 2017 - Day Three ReviewEVER seen the film Speed? Or as Homer Simpson so brilliantly described it - "The bus that can't slow down." Well that was me on the Sunday at Download.
In Flames - Picture by Matt Eachus
I was struck with a piercing backache that only abated when I was either sat up against something or walking. And so that led to me taking in a hell of a lot of bands on the Sunday and clocking up Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-69643475001278673182017-06-11T10:20:00.000+01:002018-02-12T21:46:07.458+00:00Download Festival 2017 - Day Two ReviewREMEMBER that big ball of fire I mentioned was in the sky yesterday? Well it is still there and brought with it some real heat to the festival.
After a champion's breakfast of two Cornish pasties and a can of lager, I was out in front of the main stage well in time to see HACKTIVIST open at 11am. Not an easy slot but there was a decent crowd and great energy from the band.
A Day To Remember -Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-45053793510286519742017-06-10T11:30:00.000+01:002018-02-12T20:51:17.848+00:00Download Festival 2017 - Day One ReviewSOMETHING very weird has happened. Download Festival has had a whole day without rain. Not only that, but it was sunny - proper, fucking sunny.
'But what of the bands?' I hear you ask. Well I'll give you a spoiler alert - despite the sun and beer and quality music all around, the day all ended a bit flat. But we'll get to that.
Motionless In White - Picture by Paulo Gonçalves
For once IUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-43809622850944221722017-03-31T22:00:00.000+01:002017-04-25T23:26:29.411+01:00Devin Townsend joins latest additions to Download 2017DOWNLOAD Festival's already bulging bill just got even bulgier with the addition of 20 bands.
Code Orange, Devin Townsend Project, Max and Iggor Cavalera, Sikth, Suicide Silence and Krokodil are among the new acts announced this week.
They will join headliners System Of A Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith at Donington on the weekend of June 9-11.
Five Finger Death Punch, A Day To Remember, AlterUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-70028276677721710682017-02-20T14:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T10:31:03.354+01:00WEAK13 release video for Obey The SlaveUNDERGROUND post-punk band WEAK13 have released the video for their song Obey The Slave.
The track is taken from their 2016 album They Live and the video was filmed in a magistrates' court. It revolves around the theme of law and order with the song raising questions about authority and activism.
The band is currently preparing to record their second as yet untitled
studio album with producer Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-11466616188213633502017-02-02T10:00:00.000+00:002017-04-25T23:14:02.070+01:00Nearly 50 acts added to Download 2017 bill
Photo credit:
Ross Silcocks
THE organisers of this year's Download Festival are getting serious - as they announce nearly 50 acts to play the Donington rock bonanza in June.
Steel Panther, A Day To Remember, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicidal Tendencies, In Flames, Hacktivist, Creeper and Moose Blood are among the dozens of bands headed to the East Midlands.
Northlane, The DevilUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-59833230415162103702017-01-30T12:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T10:10:15.994+01:00Chris Flaskas Q&A
Your name:
Chris Flaskas.
Where are you
from?
Born and bred on
the famous Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Who else is in
your live band?
I have been
predominately been a solo multi-instrumentalist for some time now but as of
late have finally formed a small band. I use a drummer trained in Middle Eastern
percussion, and switch between a bassist and a lead guitarist. I playUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-80033297047644276742017-01-25T12:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T10:04:06.378+01:00Apollo Hooks Q&A
Your name:
Dylan Mitchell.
Where are you
from?
Sydney,
Australia.
Name of band:
Apollo Hooks.
Who else is in
your band?
Jules Wucherer -
Guitars, Theo Henry - Drums, Jordan Glass – Bass.
How would you
describe yourselves?
We’re nice guys,
I think. We’re ok at playing music too, so that’s alright. We play a bit of
modern rock mixed with the tiniest hint of pop.
Who are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-90991754352889637982017-01-15T14:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T09:57:37.840+01:00Without Wings Q&A
Your name:
Kyle Turner.
Where are you
from?
Sydney,
Australia.
Name of band:
Without Wings.
Who else is in
the band?
Simon and Roger
on guitars, Moose on vocals and Shaun on drums
How would you
describe yourselves and your music?
Musically I would
say we are a progressive rock band that love to be loud and punchy but then
also melodic in a way that we will stay in your head Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-70154403382259646432017-01-11T22:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T09:52:42.383+01:00Heaveneers Q&A
Your name:
Dylan Fellows.
Where are you from?
Atlanta, Georgia (Formerly Athens, Georgia).
Name of band:
Heaveneers.
Who else is in your band?
Just me right now! But I'm looking for a live band.
How would you describe yourselves?
I'd describe Heaveneers as rock music that doesn't fall
into the usual trap of topics and sounds. I've really started Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-68380473459446753682017-01-07T12:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T09:45:29.485+01:00Angels With Dirty Faces Q&A
Your name:
Stuart Landon.
Where are you from?
Nottingham, UK.
Name of band:
Angels With Dirty Faces.
Who else is in your band?
Neil Cook on Bass Guitar, Chris Bucknall on Keyboards,
Jack Donald on lead guitar and Danny Gould on Drums.
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
We are a UK country music band.
Who are your main influences musically?
We are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-5305916389996842292016-12-28T20:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T09:38:18.621+01:00Lucid AfterLife Q&A
Your name:
Nat Jack.
Where are you
from?
Vancouver,
Canada.
Name of band:
Lucid AfterLife.
Who else is in
your band?
Thom Turner on
guitar, Miles Morrison on bass and Matt Shearlaw on drums.
How would you
describe yourselves?
Describing Lucid
AfterLife to someone who has not been to see our live show is like describing a five-tab LSD trip to someone using only a stick. We giveUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-16308406565178879782016-12-12T18:11:00.000+00:002016-12-12T18:11:48.197+00:00The Kundalini Genie Q&A
Your name:
Robbie Wilson.
Where are you from?
Glasgow/Cumbernauld, Scotland.
Name of band:
The Kundalini Genie.
Who else is in your band?
Julia McTiernan.
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
Psychedelic blues and experimental electric Indian
classical music.
Who are your main influences musically?
We both have many influences in music and too many to
name but Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-72095572446480659242016-12-12T17:43:00.001+00:002016-12-12T17:43:41.635+00:00Saint Sapphire Q&A
Band name:
Saint Sapphire.
Where are you from?
Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Who is in your band?
Samuel Morgan - Vocals, Guitar
Jack Walsh - Bass, Vocals
Thomas Ferris - Guitar
Andy Bowden - Drums
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
Liam Neeson herding sheep to loud guitars, loud bass,
loud vocals and louder drums.
Who are your main influences musically?
Our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-25603990192690410222016-12-07T16:00:00.000+00:002017-05-05T09:30:18.409+01:00Decline The Fall Q&A
Your name:
John Castiel.
Where are you from?
Malta.
Name of band:
Decline The Fall.
Who else is in your band?
Ehren Fenech : Drummer
Fabio Negro : Bassist
Matthew Mercieca : Lead Guitarist
Kris Farrugia : Rhythm Guitarist
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
We're four Maltese and an Italian that joined the band
all in different times.
I personallyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-85510118814701757142016-12-06T17:50:00.000+00:002016-12-06T17:50:07.725+00:00Weesp Q&A
Your name:
Lex.
Where are
you from?
Minsk, Belarus.
Name of
band:
Weesp.
Who else
is in your band?
Mike (guitar)
Mi (bass)
Gul (drums)
Stak (keys)
How would
you describe yourselves?
We
make authentic alternative rock, using heavy guitar riffs and fat synth sounds.
Although in general it’s rather dark, it’s also very energetic and sincere.
Who are
your main influencesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-24761846748882496912016-12-06T17:09:00.001+00:002016-12-06T17:09:46.339+00:00Leaving Eden Q&A
Your name:
Eric Gynan.
Where are you from?
Boston MA, USA.
Name of band:
Leaving Eden.
Who else is in your band?
Eve (lead vocals), Ryan Manning (drums) and Johnny V (bass).
How would you describe yourselves?
Well, we def like to have fun! We consider ourselves
rock, metal, progressive, alternative - so that there’s really no box to put us in.
We even do Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-78609732336414392112016-12-06T16:23:00.001+00:002016-12-06T16:23:58.264+00:00Bravely Default Q&A
Your name:
Mark Martindale.
Where are you from:
Kingston Upon Hull.
Name of band:
Bravely Default.
Who else is in your band:
Will Machine - Guitars
Colin Metcalfe - Cajon
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
Americana. Acoustic rock with a country edge.
Who are your main influences musically?
Bob Dylan and Bruce
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-18656722367514361792016-12-03T14:00:00.000+00:002017-04-25T23:04:44.713+01:0020 more added to Download 2017 line-up
Photo credit:
Kennerdeigh Scott
A WHOPPING deluge of 20 bands has been added to the bill for next summer's Download Festival including Alter Bridge, Airbourne and Mastodon.
They will join headliners System Of A Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith at Donington on the weekend of June 9-11.
Also added in the latest batch are Opeth, Clutch, Ministry, DevilDriver, Coheed and Cambria, The Dead Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-53639901017174600302016-11-29T14:20:00.000+00:002017-05-05T09:21:07.547+01:00William Blackswan Q&A
Your name:
Ville Ylimartimo.
Where are you from?
Arctic world called Tampere, Finland.
Name of band:
William Blackswan.
Who else is in your band?
Henri Soisalo.
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
We are creative and determined fellows. Our music is
theatrical horror metal with a pinch of metalcore sound. Our lyrics bound
all together and itUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7841186906634129044.post-46833891676635100172016-11-21T11:36:00.001+00:002016-11-21T11:36:39.059+00:00Dark Globes to release debut albumSHOEGAZE outfit Dark Globes will release their debut album Everyone I Know Is Falling Apart in the first quarter of 2017.
To celebrate the release, the Southend-on-sea band has shared the video for their track Never Let Me Down.
Dark Globes first came together in a Victorian boozer in the Essex seaside town, evolving around main songwriters Tom Burgess and Leighton Jennings. They played their Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0