Festivals

Hillbilly Vegas / From Windsor To Maid Of Stone Festival

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Hillbilly Vegas landed in the UK and hit the ground running—from Windsor sightseeing to rocking the Maid Of Stone Festival, their Southern charm is winning hearts fast.

Time To Rock Festival 2025 Review – Swedish Metal Magic in Knislinge Part Two

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Time To Rock Festival 2025 Review – Swedish Metal Magic in Knislinge Part 2. The Wildhearts - Cobra Spell - Michael Schenker - Praying Mantis - Mikkey Dee +more. Photo: Rich Dillon

Failstate To Frank Turner: Highlights From Friday At 2000trees Festival 2025

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It was almost the weekend at 2000trees festival, and neither the pace nor the heat was letting up in the glorious Gloucestershire countryside. People were beginning to ooze out of their greenhouse-like...

Failstate / A Breakout Set At 2000trees Festival, Hinting At Big 2026 Plans

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Interview: Failstate opened day three of 2000trees Festival with a no-clash set that drew a huge crowd and serious attention. From sun-drenched riffs to onstage banter, the Welsh emo-punk newcomers made the most of their prime slot—and teased fans with talk of new music and big plans for 2026.

Million Dead / A Shocking Comeback: From Buffy Fan Email to 2000trees

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It has been a hot minute since we heard anything from Million Dead, so you would be forgiven for being unfamiliar with their work. There will be many young attendees of 2000trees...

Dream State / Silent Disco Set Brings Inflatable Unicorns & Emo Energy To 2000trees Festival

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At 2000trees 2024, Dream State turned the Forest into a surreal after-hours party with a full-band silent disco. Emo energy, crowd surfing, and an inflatable unicorn made it one of the most memorable sets of the weekend.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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