Ash Nash

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Ash Nash has been capturing the intensity of live music since the age of 16 when starting out photographing local bands and quickly making a name in the scene. Getting involved with Metal 2 The Masses, Ash built a solid portfolio of Heavy Metal acts, combining a passion for photography with a deep appreciation for the music scene.

Along the way, Ash has interviewed some of the biggest names in Metal, including Gojira, Tarja Turunen, Devin Townsend, and Dani Filth. When not behind the camera, Ash is making music of her own as Cyberwaste.

Maestrick / The Dark, Emotional Power Of Espresso Della Vita: Lunare

Thirteen years after their debut, Brazilian Prog Metal visionaries Maestrick return with Espresso Della Vita: Lunare—a darker, deeper, and more emotional sequel to Solare. Packed with cinematic storytelling, masterful musicianship, and raw human themes, this is their boldest and most ambitious work yet.

Within Temptation / The Invisible Force Shines Light On Ukraine Struggles

Within Temptation’s new documentary The Invisible Force sheds light on the human cost of war in Ukraine, focusing on how conflict has silenced music and devastated lives.Sharon den Adel travels to Kyiv to hear the voices of musicians caught between creativity and survival, using her platform to amplify stories the world must not ignore.

Drouth / The Teeth Of Time ‘A Pretty Swish Album’

Drouth returns with The Teeth Of Time, a chaotic yet refined slab of atmospheric metal. Equal parts dissonant and sophisticated, this 2025 release demands full attention. With haunting guest performances, razor-sharp production, and emotional weight, it's a pretty swish album that explores decay, rebellion, and time’s relentless grip.

Vader, Skaphos & Rise Of Kronos Conquer The Underworld

Vader, Skaphos & Rise Of Kronos Conquer The Underworld in Camden with a night of unrelenting Death Metal fury. From myth-soaked riffs to nautical terror and Polish precision, this was a masterclass in live brutality.

Pentagram / Lightning In A Bottle: A Crushing Doom Rebirth

More than a throwback, Lightning In A Bottle is Pentagram’s fierce reminder that doom metal’s fire still rages. With raw honesty, thunderous riffs, and Bobby Liebling’s haunting charisma front and center, the album blends legacy with fresh fury—proving they’re not just surviving the genre they helped shape, they’re still defining it.

Caliban / A Bold Return With Back From Hell Pushes Metalcore’s Boundaries

Caliban return with Back From Hell, a blistering yet introspective Metalcore record that redefines their sound. With explosive riffs, emotional depth, and bold experimentation, the band proves they’re not just surviving—they’re evolving.Guest spots from Mental Cruelty and Fit For An Autopsy raise the stakes, but it’s the raw honesty and sonic ambition that truly set this album apart.

Heilung & Eivør / A Transformative Night At O2 Academy Brixton

As night fell over Brixton, a portal opened—not to another place, but to an older way of being. Heilung and Eivør did not merely perform at O2 Academy Brixton—they conjured.Through chant, rhythm, myth, and memory, the crowd was drawn into a ritual where sound became spirit and every note echoed with ancestral power. This was not just a concert. It was a return.

P.O.D. And Drowning Pool Channel Eventim Apollo Power

P.O.D. and Drowning Pool bring explosive energy to Godsmack’s UK show at Eventim Apollo, delivering nostalgia, raw emotion, and modern Metal mastery. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @godsmack @eventimapollo @pod @drowningpoolofficial

Godsmack / Power, Emotion And Pure Heavy Metal In Hammersmith

At Eventim Apollo, Godsmack deliver an electrifying UK-exclusive show, blending thunderous riffs, heartfelt moments, and classic Heavy Metal energy. Words And Photography: @a.nashphotography @godsmack @eventimapollo

P.O.D. / Sonny Sandoval Talks New Album Veritas, Touring With Godsmack, And Life Beyond The Stage

For over 30 years, P.O.D. has defied genre boundaries. As they gear up to tour with Godsmack and release their new album Veritas, frontman Sonny Sandoval opens up about music, family, and his deeply personal new book I Will Follow.In this candid interview, Sonny reflects on the band's legacy, collaborations with legends, and what keeps the fire burning after all these years.Interview: @a.nashphotography Photography: @tonynmph @pod @sonnywhosoever @mascot_records

Ash Nash

WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Ash Nash has been capturing the intensity of live music since the age of 16 when starting out photographing local bands and quickly making a name in the scene. Getting involved with Metal 2 The Masses, Ash built a solid portfolio of Heavy Metal acts, combining a passion for photography with a deep appreciation for the music scene.

Along the way, Ash has interviewed some of the biggest names in Metal, including Gojira, Tarja Turunen, Devin Townsend, and Dani Filth. When not behind the camera, Ash is making music of her own as Cyberwaste.
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