Author: JohnH

Aside from listening to metal and going to gigs, I spend my spare time watching movies (particularly horror and sci-fi), playing board games, cycling, and going on adventures with my wife and my dog.

Recently signed to Metal Blade, for 20 years Cult Of Luna have been developing their post-metal sound with each epic album release, their evolution tracked through their mesmeric long-form songs, shifting tones and monumental crescendos. A Dawn To Fear is their eighth studio album, their first non-collaborative recording since 2013’s Vertical, and is arguably the … Continue reading Album Review: Cult Of Luna – A Dawn To Fear

ArcTanGent has been a highlight of my musical calendar for the past four years, providing a chance to see loads of captivating bands whilst hanging out with good pals. A relatively small and fairly niche festival, ArcTanGent has everything going for it - unrivalled lineups, a fantastic atmosphere, a friendly crowd, a compact and easily … Continue reading Festival Review – ArcTanGent Festival 2019

Born of a t European tour, an invitation to collaborate for ArcTanGent festival in 2018, and a mutual fondness of riffs (as well as Peep Show, and memes, probably), Curse These Metal Hands is an album composed by from two of the brightest bands in the UK’s promising metal scene, Pijn & Conjurer. From … Continue reading Album Review: Pijn & Conjurer – Curse These Metal Hands

Over the years, ArcTanGent has been in the habit of creating outstanding lineups for their three-day festivals, and one look at the poster for 2019 will tell you that the organisers have outdone themselves this year. There have a been a few complaints from fans that ATG, a festival with a history of showcasing some … Continue reading We’ll Be There: ArcTanGent Festival 2019

It’s that time of year again, when in the run-up to Bloodstock we endeavour to interview every band gracing the SOPHIE, New Blood and Jägermeister stages from 8th – 11th August 2019. This means you’ve got a chance to read up on all your favourite bands set to play over the weekend and decide which … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2019 – Black Shuck

It’s that time of year again, when in the run-up to Bloodstock we endeavour to interview every band gracing the SOPHIE, New Blood and Jägermeister stages from 8th – 11th August 2019. This means you’ve got a chance to read up on all your favourite bands set to play over the weekend and decide which … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2019 – Ten Ton Slug