Despite the unwavering presence of founder member, composer, and keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen, the Nightwish of today is very different to the Nightwish which began in 1996. From a three-track demo to multi-million dollar selling albums featuring full orchestras and huge production values, the band has grown from three Finnish musicians to becoming a multinational enterprise.Continue reading
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Rebellion Festival 2024 Books The Stranglers, Sham 69, Cock Sparrer, Stiff Little Fingers, Gogol Bordello, The Chisel, The Meffs, Grade 2, Bar Stool Preachers, HotWax, Meryl Streek, and More
Returning this summer over four days from the 1st to the 4th of August at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, Rebellion Festival has once again pulled together a line-up that runs the full length and breadth of worldwide alternative and punk rock culture. From the four iconic, genre-defining headline artists of The Stranglers, Sham 69, Cock Sparrer and Stiff Little Fingers to the young upstarts kicking up a racket in 2024 like The Chisel, The Meffs, Grade 2, Bar Stool Preachers, HotWax, and Meryl Streek, Rebellion Festival displays an ageless and timeless event annually that demonstrates just how big and welcoming our punk rock family continues to grow. Tickets and other info can be found at the links below. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Necropanther – Betrayal
Deviating slightly from the science fiction themes of their first three albums, magnificently named Colorado thrashers Necropanther base their latest record, Betrayal (Self-Released), on a combination of Walter Hill‘s 1979 seminal classic The Warriors and Xenophon‘s Anabasis, the ancient Greek story from which The Warriors was originally adapted.
Having previously chosen The Terminator, Dune, and Logan’s Run for inspiration, the science fiction element might have been pushed somewhat into the background on Betrayal but the dystopian landscape of cult cinema remains firmly in focus. A story about a small group having to fight their way across enemy territory to get home is prime pickings for thrash metal and Necropanther don’t let the opportunity slip.
ALBUM REVIEW: Slipknot – The End, So Far
From the sublime to the ridiculous, Slipknot have been criticised for many things over the years, but playing it safe is one accusation that rarely arises. While it’s true the Iowan nine-piece possess a patented, signature sound, it’s also clear they’ve never been afraid to take chances, pushing the envelope at every turn. Even on their 1996 full-length demo Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. Slipknot were taking risks. Risks that led to the reward of a major label deal and a hugely successful career built on a foundation of unpredictability.
Nekrogoblikon, Warbringer, Will Haven, etc Confirmed For Weirdo Fest III
Weirdo Fest III has confirmed their lineup, which will be held at the Midtown Barfly in Sacramento, CA on August 29-30, 2015.
Saturday, August 29th:
Nekrogoblikon
Warbringer
Will Haven
Alter Beast
Early Graves
Armed For Apocalypse
Divided Trigger
Kill The Precedent
Club
Destruction Of A King
Lifeforms
Aethere
Rappers:
J. Terrible
Takticz
Abernasty
Sunday, August 30th:
The Warriors
Lionheart
Headliner TBA
My Iron Lung
World of Pain
Havenside
Retaliate
These Streets
Bad Times Crew
War Story NYHC
Worst Intentions
Raw Dawg
Judgment Day
Know Your Enemy
xDEVOTIONx
Rappers:
GFN & R3d
Mr. Jet Black
Abstract Ninjaa
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