Frontiers Label Group Launches BLKIIBLK Records, Appoints Mike Gitter to Global Head of A and R, and Signs Forbidden, Cro-Mags, Unto Others, and Nunslaughter



Frontiers Label Group is proud to announce the launch of its metal, hard rock and extreme music label, BLKIIBLK Records. Having released tentpole signings, Biohazard in 2025, with thrash titans, Megadeth unleashing their much anticipated, self-titled final album on January 23, Frontiers is taking a brash next step with BLKIIBLK. Joining the team at the Naples, Italy-based company is long-running A&R man and record executive, Mike Gitter, who will lead the label as well as assume responsibilities as Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group. The label has also announced the signings of Forbidden, Cro-Mags, Unto Others, and Nunslaughter.

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Winter Gathering Live at KK’s Steel Mill


It is a suitably chilly December morning as we wait on our transport to the distant land of Wolverhampton. Bloodstock bound for the second time this year, the eagerly awaited Bloodstock Winter Gathering is just a few hours away. A flashback to Bloodstock of old, the indoor all-day event promises to be a fun start to this new (fingers crossed) annual event. Continue reading →


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Festival 2023 Part 3 


 

Friday:

A challenge of being a concert photographer is seldom experiencing a full set. Often, I dash between stages, trying to capture each band as if on a Pokémon quest – though “gotta shoot ’em all” has a different ring to it. Nonetheless, the silver lining is I often witness a good portion of every set over the weekend. Here are my top picks and suggestions from Bloodstock’s two smaller stages, showcasing their stellar support for the underground scene and nurturing emerging metal talent in the UK and beyond. Continue reading →