After being somewhat spoiled with three support acts the previous night at Skid Row in Manchester, it’s a bump back down to a single support for this evening’s fare, with Canada’s Blood Ceremony touring in support of Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats at Birmingham’s O2 Institute. The room is not quite sold out, though very busy, with the intimate feel of the venue lending itself to a really good atmosphere. After a far too early arrival, allowing unneeded extra time for snow, it was time for some doom and gloom in my ears to warm me from the cold. Continue reading
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Slam Dunk Festival 2018 – Birmingham NEC
When Slam Dunk formed in 2006 it had a bill of 7 bands at a sole location in Leeds with a small capacity of a few thousand, skip to 12 years on and oh my has it grown! Whether you’re reliving your mid-2000’s singing along to the likes of Taking Back Sunday or throwing yourself into the heart of California in the 90’s with the likes of Reel Big Fish, this festival has really developed into a three-location monster of a day out. What better way to start off the day than with getting your rear end torn open by Brutality Will Prevail on the ever hardcore Impericon Stage.Continue reading
Slam Dunk Festival Books Good Charlotte, Jimmy Eat World, PVRIS, The Devil Wears Prada, Every Time I Die, Northlane, Taking Back Sunday And More
Over three consecutive dates in May the 2018 Slam Dunk Festival will bring the best in punk bands and killer concert experiences to the UK. The festival will bring the same core of bands to three separate locations this spring as bands like Good Charlotte, Jimmy Eat World, State Champs, PVRIS, The Devil Wears Prada, Astroid Boys, Brutality Will Prevail, Loathe, Every Time I Die, Northlane, Comeback Kid, Crown The Empire, Counterparts and many more for the bill. In addition, The Breakout Stage features the best in up and coming talent such as Palaye Royale, Sleep On It, Stand Atlantic, Milestones, Chapel, Dream State, The FAIM, Grayscale and Holding Absence. There is also the Acoustic stage featuring Four Year Strong and The Fireball Stage and more! The 2018 fest takes place across Leeds, Hatfield and Birmingham and tickets are on sale at the links below. Continue reading
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Immortalized On The Broad Street Walk Of Stars
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler was immortalized on the Broad Street Walk of Stars this past Saturday in Birmingham. Continue reading
Black Sabbath Shares “Iron Man” Live Performance Clip From “The End” Film
Black Sabbath‘s ‘The End‘ film, which documents the band’s farewell show in Birmingham, England, came out on several formats last week via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Continue reading
Black Sabbath Shares “War Pigs” Live Performance Clip From “The End” Film
Black Sabbath‘s ‘The End‘ film, which documents the band’s farewell show at the Genting Arena in Birmingham, England, will be released on several formats on November 17th via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Continue reading
Black Sabbath: ‘The End’ Film To Be Released In November
Having recently screened in theaters, Black Sabbath‘s ‘The End‘ film, which captures the band’s farewell live show in England, is now confirmed to be released on several formats on November 17th via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Continue reading
Black Sabbath Releases “The End of the End” Trailer
Black Sabbath’s final show of their farewell tour took place on February 4th in Birmingham, England, and the heavy metal icons are making it possible for everyone to witness that historic night. Black Sabbath: The End of the End is their new concert film, directed by Dick Carruthers, that documents the last show from start to finish, and the official trailer is now online. Continue reading
Black Sabbath’s Final Concert To Be Screened In Movie Theaters Worldwide
Black Sabbath’s final show of their farewell tour took place on February 4th in Birmingham, England, and the heavy metal icons are making it possible for everyone to witness that historic night. Continue reading
Mastodon’s Brent Hinds Proposes To His Girlfriend On Stage
Mastodon is currently out on their headlining tour with Eagles Of Death Metal and Russian Circles, and a very cool moment happened at their recent show in Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading