Back in 2023 this young (not so young), innocent (well, pretty corrupted actually) writer had the pleasure of attending Berlin Deathfest—two days of Death Metal, Slam and Grind. For the pummelling rhythms, churning riffs, turbo-charged energy and just gleeful silliness it’s hard to pick a bigger high point than Dutch, Goregrind four-piece Rectal Smegma. Continue reading
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It”s August and raining, but nobody cares because we’re home again. Yes, for the next few days (and for some early birds, the previous 24hrs), Catton Hall in Derbyshire has become the focal point of the true metal community as fans converge on Bloodstock Open Air for their annual dose of hard drinking and unholy hangovers. Continue reading
DC Sound Attack and Foodinati have teamed up for a live event, Foodinati LIVE! Set to take place on Saturday, 20th April, at the Devil’s Dog in Birmingham, UK, it promises a unique fusion of culinary delights, live music, and conversations with special guests from the Birmingham heavy music scene. The night will feature interviews with Andy Whale (Deathcollector/Bolt Thrower) and Recall The Remains, as well as acoustic performances from Nameless, Netherhall, and Straight For The Sun. It was inspired by the popular YouTube show Foodinati UK, as seen in the article below.