Born of Sabbath City dealing in hard rock from the soul. Having signed in 2019 to Heavy Psych Sounds, the home of all things doom, stoner & psych, Alunah have continued to evolve throughout their history. Multiple European festival appearances alongside UK tours with the likes of Paradise Lost, The Obsessed and Mondo Generator have recently pushed the band forward in the culmination of their 2024 album ‘Fever Dream’. Produced by Chris Fielding (Electric Wizard, Conan) with artwork by Stefán ...
Sep 19, 2024•32 min
South-London based metalcore unit After Smoke Clears will release their brand-new album, ‘Intentions’. This album will be released at the end of November, right around the time they play an album release show at the 229 in London alongside Iridium, Swarmed, and Apathy. Buy tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/ryyvov-after-smoke-clears-23rd-nov-229-london-tickets?pid=f5e6ac52 The first taste of this album is ‘Unintelligent’, a no-holds-barred display of unabashed metalcore fury and you can check o...
Sep 17, 2024•38 min
Hailing from Ukraine, Silvern are a black metal band who released their debut full-length album ‘Stardust Sermons’ via Vendetta Records on September 6th, 2024. It’s been a challenging journey to release, with multiple postponements due to the full-scale aggression from Russia, but the album has finally seen the light of day. Telling a conceptual story that surrounds a faceless character as their perception of reality shifts through various encounters and challenges. It highlights the duality of ...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min
Instrumental post rock band I Hear Sirens returned with their latest full length album, ‘Acheron’ on August 23rd, 2024. Released via Post. Recordings in the US and Dunk! Records in Europe. Acheron sees I Hear Sirens continue to evolve and grow their sound. Diving into darker and heavier sonic territories and utilising horror themes to invoke and embolden genre characteristics such as emotion and atmosphere. Showcasing a band of immense talent and song-writing skill, I Hear Sirens has crafted a s...
Sep 13, 2024•39 min
Rotherham sludge trio Swamp Coffin return on 27th September with their 2nd album ‘Drowning Glory’. Released on APF Records this is their heaviest, most powerful and most miserable record so far. The riffs are bigger, the grooves heavier and lean further in to their death metal and hardcore influences. This is a band baring their souls in a way only they know how - fuzz, volume and screaming. We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Jon Rhodes about the new album, delving into the creative process and how ...
Sep 12, 2024•38 min
From the depths of Norway looms a new rising beast of hate and misanthropy in the form of Avmakt. Featuring the duo of Kristian Valbo and Christoffer Bråthen – known for their work with such acts as Aura Noir, Obliteration, and Condor – their debut album, ‘The Satanic Inversion of….’ Was released on August 30th, 2024, via Peaceville. Avmakt make no pretences to be anything but a throwback of bleak blackness. They just so happen to be immeasurably talented enough to make it sound necessary listen...
Sep 11, 2024•29 min
Molder's sophomore album, Engrossed In Decay, found the Joliet, IL death metal outfit making no-bones about their obsession with all things decomposing back in 2022. Picking up right where they left off, Molder are set to reanimate the dead in 2024 with their forthcoming third album, 'Catastrophic Reconfiguration', due for release via Prosthetic Records on November 8th. We spoke to vocalist and guitarist Aaren Pantke ahead of the album release. Diving into some of the details behind it, where th...
Sep 09, 2024•35 min
Satan’s history is storied, their albums and incendiary live shows, iconic. The Newcastle, England-bred lineup may quip that their career has been “44 years of prolonged mayhem with a 20-year lunch break”—forming in 1980, eventually pausing before reuniting in 2011—but circa 2024 finds the band thriving, writing, recording, and touring at the top of their game. Proof positive is their seventh studio album, and third for Metal Blade, 'Songs in Crimson', out on September 13th, 2024. Their first ev...
Sep 01, 2024•23 min
Infected Rain’s Summer plans have seen them on the road pretty much since the end of June, and a handful of UK dates heralds the end of this current run. Although not for too long as the latter part of 2024 is looking pretty intense. The band's London headline show on the 29th of August had a celebratory feel to it. A celebration of Time, a celebration of the achievements following the new album’s release earlier this year, and a celebration of being in a much better place, mentally and physical...
Aug 31, 2024•17 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Yersin a few hours before their set on the EMP stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com...
Aug 23, 2024•9 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Sathamel a few hours before their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundc...
Aug 23, 2024•9 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Straight for the Sun shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https:/...
Aug 23, 2024•10 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Space Pistol shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcl...
Aug 23, 2024•7 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Moon Reaper shortly after their set on the Sophie Lancaster stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://s...
Aug 23, 2024•10 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Chub a few hours before their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud...
Aug 23, 2024•9 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Awake By Design shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soun...
Aug 22, 2024•10 min
Boasting a family friendly and welcoming environment, many metalheads don't even think twice about taking their children to Bloodstock. From all ages, families are encouraged to attend, and the 2024 edition was no different. Which is the first year Brendan of GBHBL decided to bring his daughter, Rose (12 years old) to the event. She had a blast, and alongside Brendan, wanted to share some of her thoughts about the festival overall and the bands she saw there. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (B...
Aug 22, 2024•26 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Crypta shortly after their set on the Ronnie James Dio stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundc...
Aug 21, 2024•8 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Stone Soup shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundclou...
Aug 21, 2024•9 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Convey shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.co...
Aug 21, 2024•8 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Lost to Light a few hours before their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://s...
Aug 21, 2024•9 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Divided By Design, the day before their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://...
Aug 21, 2024•10 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Them Bloody Kids a few hours before their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https:...
Aug 21, 2024•10 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Darkest Era a few hours before their set on the Sophie Lancaster stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: http...
Aug 20, 2024•10 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to By Virtue Fall shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://sound...
Aug 20, 2024•10 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Reverent Son shortly after their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://soundcl...
Aug 20, 2024•11 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Burner shortly after their incredible set on the Sophie Lancaster stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: htt...
Aug 20, 2024•12 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to Born Zero a few hours before their set on the New Blood stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: https://sound...
Aug 20, 2024•7 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life was in attendance at Bloodstock 2024 and spoke to DeathCollector following their immense show on the Sophie Lancaster stage. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: [email protected] Soundcloud: h...
Aug 20, 2024•11 min
Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life bring you our review of all the bands we saw at Bloodstock 2024, as well showing you some live footage of many of the bands who performed at the festival. Website: https://gbhbl.com/ Ko-Fi (Buy us a coffee): https://ko-fi.com/gbhbl Big Cartel: https://gbhbl.bigcartel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GBHBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/GBHBL_Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbhbl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gbhbl Contact: gbhblof...
Aug 19, 2024•2 hr 1 min
