It has been a fair few months since attending last year's final and, had it not been for a friend's birthday, I doubt I would have returned to this old stomping ground that almost felt like home last year. But the good news is, we are back with another year of music tribulation, with another … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Oxford Heat 1 – The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (3rd February 2024)
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Rabidfest is in its fifth year and had some amazing local and UK acts playing their festival this year, which included headliners Blaze Bayley on Saturday and Bound in Fear on the Sunday. This was an extremely well run event courtesy of the Rabidfest team and if you are ever in the Oxford area in … Continue reading Rabidfest interview: Shoot to Kill
Shoot To Kill opened the New Blood stage at this year's festival. Shells finds out how it went. Header image by Sean Larkin Shoot To Kill: facebook | twitter | spotify https://youtu.be/XZYrqyOif14
Well, the time has finally come… The Grand Final of this Metal 2 The Masses competition, and tonight one band of four hopefuls will gain the prize that they have been fighting for, their spot to play on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock. Over the past two weeks I have been trying to make … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal to the Masses Grand Final – Oxford (8th July 2023)
So, the second semifinal is now upon us, and I will be damned if I can say this competition has gone quickly, each round has been neither dull nor without talent. There have been fantastic bands throughout each round, and it is unfortunate that we have lost great bands as we have, but this is … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal to the Masses Semi-Final 2 – Oxford 24th June 2023
I really wish there were another way that I would be able to explain to you where I am and what I am doing. As this competition is progressing, I am finding it extremely difficult keep mentioning the fact that I am in the same place every Saturday night doing the same thing. How what … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses Quarter-Final 4 – Oxford (3rd June 2023)