Friday Even though Reading & Leeds are no longer strictly rock festivals (something that their detractors never waste any time in letting everyone know), there’s a presence around the site […]
Thursday We’re kicking things off at the Cave tent this year, and it’s difficult to think of a band more perfect to begin our 2000 Trees weekend with. Nervus (8) […]
Thursday Arriving at Newark Showground feels like coming home; the community here is fantastic with friends, musicians and crew reuniting for another year. It’s only Thursday and already the site […]
To many, Slam Dunk represents the proper kickoff of British festival season, something that feels especially pertinent now. This year, it’s slimmed down to a two-date affair over the bank […]
Not many venues are almost full in time for the first supporting band. Satan’s Hollow clearly continues to be a popular venue for both bands and gig goers as part […]
Home to a number of small music venues, Chester has a growing live music scene with a great community feel. Heading to the G21 stage, a new venue incorporated into […]
Following their year-long break in 2017, Finnish symphonic metal giants Nightwish have returned celebrating their previous albums with their Decades World Tour. With people of all ages and backgrounds flowing […]
The queue outside the Apollo is clearly full of symphonic metal fans, with the extensive range of goth clothing, and Within Temptation T-shirts setting the tone for the evening. The […]
Chester’s The Saddle Inn is a growing hotspot for live music in this historic city. With remnants of Halloween haunting the cobbled streets, November 1st hosts the launch show for […]
The queue extending down Oxford Road from the Academy is clearly full of The Rasmus’ fans. The large amount of black clothing is a clear indicator, it’s also nice to […]
The intimacy of smaller gig venues creates an atmosphere that cannot easily be replicated with larger venues. The barriers between the band and audience are (metaphorically and physically) removed creating […]
As the Mancunian rain pours down, prog-metal fans escape into the arches seeking the hidden entrance to Gorilla. The first act, Norwegian New Energy Music band 22, are due on […]
As the noon sun shines down over the seaside town of Torquay, the blasting of guitars and drums can be heard as the first band carries out their sound checks. […]
Thursday Even among the biggest events in the UK festival calendar, 2000 Trees always finds itself held in such high regard, a festival adored by fans and bands alike for […]
Thursday With the blaring heat of the sun continuing to dry out the UK, the Tech-Fest campsite is somewhat uncomfortable as metalheads alike attempt to put up their tents. The […]
The best word to describe the feeling of tonight’s show would be inclusive. For one, it’s easily got among the most diverse age range you’re likely to see at a […]
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