Tonights show was originally planned to be at the Shepherds Bush Empire but was changed to Islington Academy due to lower than expected sales. Judging by the packed shops near the venue I think the gig suffered by being just that bit too close to Christmas when everyone was desperately running round trying to get…
Festivalphoto asked Serpentine bassist Gareth Vanstone some questions about their latest album, touring plans and the band in general. Festivalphoto: Your new album ”Living And Dying In High Definition” has just been released, right at the end of August. Can you tell us a bit about the album? Gareth: “Well, it came together quite quickly….
After their performance supporting Sabaton at Koko in London, I spoke to Hell’s guitarist Andy Sneap in their dressing room. We were then joined by his fellow guitarist, Kev Bower. Festivalphoto: OK, Hell was around in the early ’80s before splitting. What sparked the decision to reform in 2008 after so long? Andy: Obviously we…
Battle Beast are a Finnish band who released their debut album, Steel in April 2011 through Hype Records. Sadly the album was only released in Finland, but the band have now signed a deal for Nuclear Blast to release the album throughout the rest of the world. Battle Beast have supported Blaze Bayley in Finland…
Dick Venom & The Terrortones are a Psychobilly band from Nottinghamshire. In case you haven’t come across Psychobilly before, it’s best described as a blend of Rockabilly and Punk rock. ”Rockin Rollin Vampire Man” is the new single from the band. Technically according to the press release its a Double A side – ”Rockin Rollin…
”Jerusalem” is the latest release from Swedish metallers, Astral Doors. Formed in 2002 the band have released six albums plus an EP and a ”best of” compilation, and have toured extensively in Sweden and Europe (although its five years since they last visited the UK). Lyrically the album is a strange mix, with most songs…
”Invisible empire” is the second album from US rockers Riotgod. Riotgod was formed by Monster Magnet members Bob Pantella and Jim Baglino who then recruited Garret Sweeney and Mark Sunshine. The music is described variously as stoner rock, hard rock or stoner metal. Having listened to the album a good few times I’d describe it…
Mark Spiro is an American singer-songwriter with an impressive track record – 45 gold and platinum records, and six solo albums. He’s written songs for a number of films and TV series – most notably the song ”Mighty Wings” which was performed by Cheap Trick for the film Top Gun. He’s written songs that have…
Tonight’s entertainment started with the support band, Serpentine. Many people saw them as an odd choice to support Amaranthe with most fans expecting a female fronted band, so it was going to be interesting to see how they’d go down with the fans on the night. By the time they came on stage the venue…
”Get fit, in association with London 2012” is a compilation album designed for use with a workout. I’ve come across hundreds of compilation albums before, but this is a new idea for me – an album designed to tie in with your workout. The idea is that the tracks, played in the correct order rather…
Tonight’s show starts early – doors at 6pm, with Hell on stage at 6.45 (thanks to the venue having a club night after the gig there is an early curfew). Tonight’s lineup is excellent – two top bands. Hell have hit the UK metal scene in a big way this year, particularly after opening the…
Festivalphoto journalist Ant May spoke to Dragonland and Amaranthe guitarist, Olof Morck at the Borderline in London shortly before Amaranthe played their first UK headline show on December 12th. The date was extra special for Olof as it was his birthday. Festivalphoto: The new Dragonland album, ”Under the grey banner” has just been released, can…