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“PRIMUS SUCKS! PRIMUS SUCKS! PRIMUS SUCKS!” was the chant from the crowd when the smooth jazz that had filled the room stopped, the lights went down, and Les, Ler, and John took to the famous Barrowlands stage. If you don’t know Primus, you would be forgiven for a bit of confusion at that; was the … Continue reading Gig Review: Primus – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow (18th August 2026)
With less than two weeks to go, the full stage times for Bristol Extreme Fest have officially been released. Taking place at the Grade II-listed former church, The Trinity Centre, on Saturday 29th August, the event lands perfectly on the bank holiday weekend. Headlining the day are Greek extreme metal legends Rotting Christ, returning to … Continue reading Stage times announced for inaugural…
Amplify Carlisle are bringing heavy music back to Carlisle, and opening tonight are Edinburgh deathcore band Perpetua. It’s a tough start when the band have to stop during the opening track to sort out technical difficulties, but it gives frontman Jack the opportunity to show his comedic skills. These issues unfortunately result in a shortened … Continue reading Gig Review: Crypta / Void Below /…
Norwegian progressive black metal pioneers Enslaved have officially announced their seventeenth studio album, Mið, set for release on 30th October via Nuclear Blast Records. Across a remarkable 35-year journey, the Bergen vanguard have continually expanded the frontiers of heavy music, weaving Norse mythology and esoteric philosophies into intricate modern soundscapes. With Mið – the Old ……
As the festival enters its fourth and final day, the sheer physical toll of three relentless days of extreme music hangs heavy in the air, yet the energy across Bergen refuses to flag. Kicking off the Beyond the Gates special today to celebrate the showcase framework for young up-and-coming talent, local death-thrash upstarts Dreadmaw wasted … Continue reading Festival Review: Beyond the Gates…
Due to various Saturday morning shenanigans, I didn’t manage to catch the start of Imperium’s set in the SOPHIE tent, but when I arrived they were maybe two to three songs in and playing to a pretty decent crowd for a lunchtime slot. I had wanted to catch Imperium given my thrash metal tastes and … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2026 – Saturday (WeeG’s view)
Rochester death metal corpse-grinders Undeath have announced a headline tour across the UK for this November. The run comes hot on the heels of the band officially signing to pioneering extreme music label Relapse Records, who will release their highly anticipated fourth studio album. The band recently completed tracking the as-yet-untitled full-length with producer Colin … Continue reading…
British thrash punks AWAP (Ant-Walking Alligator People) are back with their blistering new single, “Panikos”, setting the stage for their upcoming third EP, Clown Carousel, due for release on 9th October 2026. Taking aim at modern manipulation, “Panikos” draws direct inspiration from ancient lore. The band commented: This Greek myth inspired rager sees us tear … Continue reading AWAP announce new…
Over 300 rare pieces of music history to be offered at auction Featuring: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, Nick Drake, Black Sabbath, New York Dolls, and more. Tuesday 15th September 2026, at Omega Auctions, Merseyside. A remarkable collection of over 300 rare and historic pieces of music memorabilia assembled over more than five … Continue reading Time Has Told Me – 50 Years in Music:…
Welsh melodic rock favourites Scarlet Rebels have released their uplifting new single, “Don’t Look Down” (stream / download here), just days ahead of the biggest headline show of their career at Chepstow Castle on 21st August. The track is the latest cut taken from their forthcoming studio album Flawed By Design, arriving on 13th November … Continue reading Scarlet Rebels release new single “Don’t…
