Bogdan Bele

WRITER
Bogdan Bele is a lifelong rock fan and Metalhead. He has been a writer and editor for the best part of the last two decades. While his day job keeps him busy working on tech-related content, his other important love has always been music.

Bogdan's passion for music journalism has led to contributing to various websites, covering concerts by the likes of Ghost and Guns N' Roses. He also owned and ran a festival website for 15 years. 

Since seeing his first gig in his native Transylvania at age ten, he has attended a diverse range of concerts, mostly rock and Metal. Based in the UK for many years, Bogdan is always on the lookout for the next gig.

More recently, Bogdan began learning guitar but says it does not look like he will quit his day job for a musical career anytime soon.

Manowar / Metal Legends Shake O2 Academy Brixton To Its Core

Gig Reviews
Metal icons Manowar roared through a thunderous set at London’s O2 Academy Brixton, delivering true Metal mayhem, fan-favourite classics, and a jaw-dropping full playthrough of Hail to England.

Joey DeMaio – “We’re Bringing The Full Force Of MANOWAR” To London

Interviews
Joey DeMaio promises “the full force of MANOWAR” as the legendary band storms into London on 19 July 2025. Expect a thunderous performance of Hail To England in full at O2 Academy Brixton, along with Metal anthems and fan favourites in a night of pure, uncompromising power.

Diary Of A Week Of Gigs: One Metalhead’s Wild Ride From Steel Panther To Hellfest

Festivals
This is the diary of Bogdan Bele and a busy week in the life of a Metalhead. One in which only one day was without a gig (or a ton of gigs)....

Savatage In London: In The Shadow Of The Mountain King

Gig Reviews
Savatage live in London marked an unforgettable return after 24 years. With emotional tributes, epic harmonies, and career-spanning classics, the Mountain King's shadow loomed large at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
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Chris Caffery On Savatage Returning To The Stage, His New Solo Compilation And… Hot Sauce

Interviews
Guitarist Chris Caffery opens up about Savatage’s long-awaited return to the stage, his upcoming solo compilation 20 Years Of The Music Man, and his unexpected creative ventures—from sea glass artwork to launching his own hot sauce.Dive into this wide-ranging MetalTalk interview that captures both his musical legacy and artistic spirit.

Steven Wilson At The London Palladium: Powerful, Emotional, Technical, Progressive

Gig Reviews
Steven Wilson opened The Overview Tour with a stunning performance at the London Palladium, blending emotional depth, technical brilliance, and progressive rock mastery. From epic new tracks to classic fan favourites, it was a night of unforgettable musicianship.

Ghost Bring Blasphemy And Heresy To The O2

Gig Reviews
Ghost brought their unholy blend of theatrical rock and spine-tingling spectacle to The O2 on Easter weekend, delivering a phone-free experience packed with new hits from Skeleta, unforgettable visuals, and the larger-than-life presence of Papa V Perpetua.From pyrotechnics to crowd singalongs, it was a night of pure ritualistic magic.

Mark Tremonti In London: What Valentine’s Day Should Be

Gig Reviews
Mark Tremonti delivered a powerhouse performance at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town, proving that Valentine's Day is best spent with electrifying riffs and pure rock energy. Plus Florence Black. Words: @bogdanbele Photography: @rock_pixs @tremontiofficial @markttremonti @officialalterbridge @florenceblackuk @o2forumktown

Bogdan Bele / The Best Of Rock And Metal in 2024

News
2024 was a great year for rock and Metal, which is why picking my highlights has been a much tougher mission than expected. With that said, here are some of what stood out for me this year.

Threshold In London: A Lesson In Progressive Metal

Gig Reviews
This Saturday, Threshold captivated fans with their only UK date on the Through Time Tour 2024. A night of Progressive Metal mastery featuring songs spanning their 12-album catalogue. Words And Photography: @bogdanbele @thresholdofficial @graceandfireofficial @thedomelondon
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Bogdan Bele

WRITER
Bogdan Bele is a lifelong rock fan and Metalhead. He has been a writer and editor for the best part of the last two decades. While his day job keeps him busy working on tech-related content, his other important love has always been music.

Bogdan's passion for music journalism has led to contributing to various websites, covering concerts by the likes of Ghost and Guns N' Roses. He also owned and ran a festival website for 15 years. 

Since seeing his first gig in his native Transylvania at age ten, he has attended a diverse range of concerts, mostly rock and Metal. Based in the UK for many years, Bogdan is always on the lookout for the next gig.

More recently, Bogdan began learning guitar but says it does not look like he will quit his day job for a musical career anytime soon.
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