We were there and we’re still recovering. In this episode, we give our full review of Back to the Beginning — the legendary farewell show for Ozzy Osbourne at Villa Park that brought the metal world to a standstill. From the moment the day started all the way through to Black Sabbath playing their final show, this wasn’t just a concert. It was a defining moment in heavy metal history. We chat about.our favourite sets of the day, and how Back to the Beginning set a new standard for farewell shows...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 242
Mangata Festival is on the horizon and in this episode we chat with Toby and Luke from Esoterica. After already seeing them earlier this year, we had lots to talk about including their upcoming headline show at the Sheperd's Bush Empire, an intimate tour later in the year, a huge change in the way they create everything and of course the next opportunity to watch them when they headline the Sickset Media stage in Ghost at this year's Mangata Festival. If you need a little more mosh in your life,...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 241
We are flying through festival season and in this episode we look ahead to Mangata Festival 2025! We've been to every single one so far and for its fourth installment, they now have five stages of incredible bands. We are fortunate enough to have seen many of these bands before, but if you haven't then you can hear who we recommend and who we want to see. If that wasn't enough there is also the night before at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, with four huge bands including Employed To Serve for S...
Jul 07, 2025•40 min•Season 4Ep. 240
It's the third and final episode of our Download Festival XXII review and the focus in this episode is everything we did over Saturday and Sunday. With headline sets from Sleep Token and Korn plus two more full days of music, you can hear our thoughts on everyone we watched and what we thought of Download Festival 2025! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hos...
Jun 30, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 239
It's part two of our Download Festival XXII review, and in this episode it's all about Sleepy Hollow camping in RIP. We were back in our usual campsite and there were lots of changes again, some good and some bad. We also had many bands that were exclusive to RIP campers and some that were playing again over the weekend at Download Festival XXII. Find out our thoughts on RIP and is it worth the extra money? If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out...
Jun 26, 2025•38 min
Download Festival XXII has finished and we have the first of our review episodes here. We chat about the first three days of Download Festival 2025, including all of the changes, the bands we watched in both the courtyard area and the main grounds of Donington Park including the headline band Green Day and the sub headliner Weezer! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Season 237Ep. 237
Download Festival may have just finished and we're most likely asleep in our tent, but that doesn't mean we can't take a guess at who will be there next year! In this episode we recap on how many we got correct over our last two prediction episodes for 2025 and how many we had correct on the bingo card. Most importantly though we sit down and predict our top tips for who will be at Download XXIII and how many of our guesses are the same! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face...
Jun 16, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 236
Another month has passed, so that means it's time for another roundup. In this episode we have three album reviews from Behemoth, Recall the Remains and Bury Tomorrow. There's also the New Music Friday reminders to check out, plus the latest news and merch purchases! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Jun 09, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 235
In this episode we return to Leicester for Uprising Festival, featuring twelve incredible bands with no stage clashes and lots of standout sets. With a scaled back version this year, we could easily cover everyone who played including a headline set from Earthtone9 and still find time for food! If the Saturday at the O2 in Leicester wasn't enough we were in the Firebug as well for the Night Before Uprising, to listen to three great bands that are all signed to Church Road Records. Hear our thoug...
Jun 02, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 234
Download Festival XXII is almost here and in this episode we chat about who we want to see across the full five days, from the headline acts across all of the stages right through to the hidden gems everywhere else. We cover the potential clashes, early starts and how we can save some time to watch bands from Friday! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted...
May 26, 2025•47 min•Season 4Ep. 233
Festival season is in full swing and in this episode we chat about Uprising 8. We have a slightly different format for this year, but it all starts with The Night Before Uprising at the Firebug in Leicester. Then we have the main event on the Saturday, with 12 incredible bands and no clashes all day at the O2 in Leicester! If that wasn't enough, we also take a look at the Metal 2 the Masses final at the Firebug with the bands fighting it out for a coveted spot at Bloodstock Festival later in the...
May 19, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 232
The Kin'ellfest part two live review is here, and in this episode we chat about the remaining eight bands we watched. With a slightly worse for wear crowd after Saturday's music, we started with Uridium kicking off the day and the energy soon returned to the room. It was one hell of a day with even more merch purchased, chats with bands through the day, unexpected gifts and a headline set from Once Awake! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out t...
May 15, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 231
The festival season has started and we were at the very first Kin'ellfest. In this episode we kick the weekend off with the Saturday review. Hear about all of the bands performances featured in day one, the vast array of merch purchases, a day full of surprises that started before we'd even made it to Legends for the festival and much more. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTo...
May 12, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 230
It's time to catchup on all the news from April, including the latest festival and touring updates. We also have reviews of the new albums from Ghost, Wednesday 13, Those Damn Crows and King Kraken. If that wasn't enough we also have the new EP from Desecrator and a reminder of our New Music Fridays. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See ac...
May 05, 2025•59 min•Season 4Ep. 229
The final interview from our Kin'ell Fest bands is here, just in time for you to listen before the weekend begins! In this episode we chatted to Frode from our headline band Once Awake. There were lots to get through including their appearance at the very first Knotfest and preparations for their return to the UK and what we can expect from their headline set. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Inst...
May 02, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 228
Our penultimate Kin'ell Fest interview is here and in this episode we had a chat with Kill All The Gentleman. We chatted about their most recent release Come Dine With Me and making the incredible video for the single. We also had a chance to find out about sharing the stage with metal icons Cradle of Filth and the most horrific answer to one of our quickfire questions. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Pa...
May 01, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 227
Reasons for Gem to mention Ghost? About fourty minutes worth! Yes it's a live review of the much anticipated Skeletour from Ghost at the Birmingham Utilita Arena. It's a phone free experience with Ghost's restrictions in full force but what impact did this have on the gig? How bad was the queuing, inside and out? With the new album released this week, what was on the setlist? Find out the answers to these and much more in this episode. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face i...
Apr 28, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 226
We're fast approaching the end of our Kin'ell Fest interviews and in this episode we have Down In One. You might recognize one of our guests in this episode, as James has previously been a guest right back at the start of our coverage. Kev had a chat with him and Gon and discussed what the band have been up to since a bit of a break, their plans for the year, the added pressure of having the sound tech in the band and what we can hope to see at Kin'ell Fest! If you need a little more mosh in you...
Apr 26, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 225
It's another live gig review and this time at a new venue. We were at the Chapel in Nottingham for the Bokassa "All Out of Dreams" UK tour! In this episode we chat about the venue, the support from the feral blues punk band Mother Vulture. You can hear all about both sets in an incident packed night right here! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Ac...
Apr 24, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 224
We are back again with more Kin'ell Fest coverage and in this episode we chatted with Chris and Nelly of Dead Flesh! This is their second appearance on the podcast after we spoke with them almost a year ago. We chatted about what the band have been doing and have planned, including working with Justin Hill from Sikth, opening the Sophie Lancaster stage at Bloodstock later this year and Kin'ell Fest in May! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out ...
Apr 21, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 223
In this episode we're back with another Kin'ell Fest interview. We spoke with Joe and Alex from melodic groove metal band Kaparilion! We chatted about their latest release Chiaroscuro, their incredible artwork and merch, and what we can expect from their set at Kin'ell Fest in May! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Apr 19, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 222
We're back at our local venue and this time it's for London based Thrasherwolf and their Tour of the Sickened Mind! Here our thoughts on one of the hottest thrash bands around. With support from Chemical Storm and Exaust. Listen now to hear about the sets from all three bands, merch updates and more! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Apr 17, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 221
Kev P was flying solo in this interview for Kin'ell Fest and was joined by Cameron and Paul from the old school metal band Uridium. Hear about the reaction to their last EP In For The Kill, random tour incidents, meeting some of the biggest names in metal and the progression on their new album. Find out what you can expect from their set in May at Kin'ell Fest here! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreo...
Apr 14, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 220
In this episode we sat down for a quick chat with Jack and Liam from Cottonmouth, aheadof their set at Kin'ell Fest. We spoke about what they've been working on since their last EP, what we can hope to hear soon, and a very gruesome sounding injury. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 10, 2025•15 min•Season 4Ep. 219
The monthly roundup is here and there is so much to cover, we have all the festival and tour news you may have missed. We've also got four albums reviewed, with the latest released from Alien Weaponry, Cradle of Filth, Spiritbox and Bloodywood. There's also a reminder of the New Music Fridays for you to get familiar and listen to this month! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikT...
Apr 07, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 218
It's our second live review of the week and in this mini mosh episode, we chat about the melodic death metal soloist Death Divine, the death metal trio Desecrator, who played their new EP in full, and the headliner who we'd already seen a year ago, Foul Body Autopsy. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Apr 03, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 217
It's our first gig of the weekend and in this episode we chat about the South of Salem 'Death of the Party' UK headline tour. Find out our thoughts on how the night went, merch purchases, strange decisions at the Rescue Rooms, the stage show and the support from In Search of Sun and High Parasite. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Mar 31, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 216
In this episode we sat down for a chat with Rich and Ryan of Shadowvale. We spoke about their debut EP Austere, the madness of Newport at 9pm, why they definitely don't sound like Meshuggah and of course what we can expect to hear from their set at Kin'ell Fest! If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 27, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 215
We have another guest interview this week and we were joined by the frontman for Bokassa, Jørn Kaarstad. We've been listening to Bokassa for almost ten years and were delighted to chat with him about the upcoming UK tour in April for their most recent release "All Out of Dreams". We discovered his favourite festivals to play, their process for writing new music, unknowingly rejecting calls from Metallica and what's next for Bokassa! You can get tickets for Bokassa on the upcoming “All Out Of Dre...
Mar 25, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 214
Kin'ell Fest is getting closer and in this episode we chatted with Carla and Simon from the synth gothic metal band Elkapath. We chatted about the transformation from an online solo project into a full band, working with Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind), recording videos with Loki films, their latest EP The Twisted Jester and the 'Neon Kingom' tour. If you need a little more mosh in your life, and lets face it who doesn't? Then check out the Patreon and the socials below. Patreon Instagram Facebook T...
Mar 24, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 213
