Festivals

2000trees Festival 2025 / Blazing Sets & Big Statements: Pvris, Kneecap & More

It is day one proper and day two for all of us die-hards, with plenty on the cards to open up the main stages on this hellishly hot Thursday at 2000trees Festival....

2000trees: The Alternative Rock Festival Hits Hard On Day One

Day one of 2000trees Festival unleashes fierce energy, crowd surfers, and standout sets—setting the tone for the UK’s boldest alternative rock weekend.

Epica Add To The Heat And Pit Chaos At Hellfest 2025

Hellfest 2025, Clisson, France. I have been following Epica for years and have seen them grow into the accomplished live act they are. With headlining arenas in some markets, it feels strange...

Freak Kitchen Kick Off A Wild Saturday At Hellfest 2025

Freak Kitchen open Saturday at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson, France with their signature blend of prog Metal, technical flair, Swedish humor, and crowd-stirring energy.

The Cult Battle Sweltering Heat at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson

The Cult takes the Hellfest 2025 stage in Clisson as scorching heat tests fans and band alike. A fiery set features Rain, Fire Woman, and She Sells Sanctuary.

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

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)....

Download Festival / The Weekend Ends On A High

Another weekend spent in the company of the biggest metal family around at Download Festival 2025.

Rock The Mountain / Steelhouse Festival 2025 – No Other Location Like It

Get ready to Rock the Mountain at Steelhouse Festival 2025—where breathtaking views meet blistering hard rock. From debut acts to returning legends, this year's lineup is unmissable.

Within Temptation Deliver Powerful, Fiery Set At Hellfest 2025 In Clisson

Within Temptation lit up Hellfest 2025 in Clisson with a fiery Sunday performance. Sharon den Adel’s vocals soared in a set packed with anthems and raw emotion.

Download Festival / A Sensational Saturday

Though the night ends within a Cathedral, Saturday at Download Festival is unholy in the gritty metal glory it brings.

Black Country Communion Bring Rare Firepower To Hellfest 2025

Black Country Communion brought their rare live energy to Hellfest 2025, proving once again that rock supergroups can still deliver jaw-dropping performances. With Glenn Hughes' powerhouse vocals, Joe Bonamassa's dynamic guitar work, and a rhythm section for the ages, this was a standout set full of fire, funk, and finesse.

The Hu Bring Epic Mongolian Metal To Hellfest 2025

The Hu made a thunderous return to Hellfest 2025, graduating to Main Stage 1 with their powerful blend of Mongolian Metal, throat singing, and warrior spirit. Their epic cover of Iron Maiden’s The Trooper and a stage setup fit for Genghis Khan turned the set into one of the weekend’s most unforgettable moments.

Download Festival/ Friday Was On Fiery Form Throughout

The air was thick with anticipation for Download Festival's first big day. With so many phenomenal artists lined up, disappointment was not on the cards.

Download Festival 2025 / The Most Musically Diverse Year Yet

With the weather set up to be a mostly sunny weekend, this year promised a plethora of hard-rocking mayhem. @pmonkhouse1 @downloadfest

SatchVai At Hellfest 2025: Satriani & Vai Unite For Guitar Mastery In Clisson

Hellfest 2025. The SatchVai band—featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Marco Mendoza—deliver a blistering set of guitar-driven classics and surprises.

Hellfest 2025 / Myles Kennedy Solo Set Shines In 34°C Heat

Hellfest 2025, Clisson, France. Myles Kennedy is a musician who, in whatever incarnation, manages to excel and convey emotion. His trio's Hellfest performance, in 34-degree heat, is no exception.It is a set...

Savatage Return In Glory At Hellfest 2025

Savatage return in glory at Hellfest 2025 with a flawless Heavy Metal set in Clisson, France—delivering classics like Jesus Saves and Hall of the Mountain King.

Muse / A Disappointing Debut At Hellfest 2025 Plus The Chaos Of Gutalax

At Hellfest 2025, the Muse debut disappoints with a muted guitar mix, but Gutalax save the day with absurd Grindcore antics and unstoppable moshpit energy.
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