The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Ante-Inferno, and More Booked for Mangata Festival


Nottingham, UK’s Mangata Festival has announced a second wave of bands for its 2025 edition. Spanning 5 stages across 3 sites, the event takes place on July 12th, with appearances by The Raven Age, The Five Hundred, Ante-Inferno, The Infernal Sea, Waterlines, Wolven Crown, and more. Keep reading below for further information.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 1-10-25


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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 1-10-25


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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