The Tuska Open Air Festival is definitely a real metal institution among metal festivals in Europe. The mighty Tuska festival has reached one hell of a milestone in the long, yet metallic mayhem history. Tuska celebrated its 20th anniversary this year which is pretty damn good for a festival like this.…
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Bill Kelliher of Mastodon – Emperor of Sand has Little Bit of Each Record in it!
Interview by Robert Cavuoto Mastodon has just released their eighth full-length album entitled, Emperor of Sand. The CD is framed around the tragic turn of events that transpired when Brann Dailor and Bill Kelliher’s family members were diagnosed with cancer. The two talked everyday about their loved ones getting sick,…
Bloodstock Open Air 2016 @ Catton Hall, Derbyshire
Bloodstock Open Air 2016 @Catton Hall, Derbyshire 11th – 14th August 2016 Review by Demitri Levantis Photography and Additional Reviews by Graham Hilling Derbyshire is probably the last place you’d expect to find metal. It’s not one of England’s most famous counties, nor has it built up a reputation for…
BLOODSTOCK Release Day Tickets; Launch YouTube Competition
Just six short weeks ‘til the gates are opened at Catton Park and the metal hoards flood onto the hallowed turf for BLOODSTOCK 2016! To celebrate, day tickets are now on sale! Ticket prices have been frozen for the FOURTH year running at £60 each (+ booking fee) and are available here.
Bloodstock Open Air 2016 Less Than 3 Months Away!
Bloodstock, the UK’s biggest and best heavy metal festival is back again this year at Catton Park, Derbyshire, with as monstrous a line-up as ever. The four day event, also featuring four stages, will be presenting headliners Twisted Sister, Slayer and Mastodon alongside thrash gods Anthrax, black metal innovators Venom,…
Hellfest Festival 2015
Hellfest Festival 2015 @ Clisson, France 19th-21st June 2015 Review by Anna Dumpe and Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs Photos by Gavin Lowery and Ritchie Birnie Break out the balloons – it’s birthday time! No, not just mine (although thank you very much), but Hellfest’s big 1-0, the crossing point into double figures,…
Mastodon + Bad Breeding @Ulster Hall, Belfast, June 28th 2015
Mastodon + Bad Breeding Ulster Hall, Belfast June 28th, 2015 Review by Melanie Brehaut Photos by Jamie Hunter
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2013
Download Festival 2013 @ Donington Park, UK June 13th-15th Review by Anna Dumpe Download Festival is known as one of the most exciting rock/metal festivals all over the world. It’s usually one of the first events to kick off the festival season and it never disappoints. For eleven years in…
Copenhell Festival 2012 at Refshaleoen Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhell Festival Refshaleoen Copenhagen Denmark 15-16/6 – 2012 Live pictures and reviewed by: Anders Sandvall Guest contributor: Ulrika Henriksson Here comes a review of the great Copenhell festival that took place during two slightly rainy days in the middle of June. Acts that performed included Slayer, Anthrax,…
MASTODON HITS THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT IN EUROPE AFTER WRAPPING CO-HEADLINING SPRING TOUR WITH OPETH IN MAY
BAND TO PERFORM AT READING AND LEEDS FESTIVALS IN THE U.K. IN AUGUST “ALL THE HEAVY LIFTING” LIVE VIDEO COMING SOON May 7, 2012 – (Burbank, CA) – Mastodon have announced that they hit the road in Europe, performing both major festivals, including Pinkpop, Sonisphere, and Nova Rock,…
Mastodon Release Live Video Clip Of New Single “Dry Bone Valley” + Hit The Road This Week For Co-Headlining Spring Tour With Opeth
MASTODON RELEASE LIVE VIDEO CLIP OF NEW SINGLE “DRY BONE VALLEY” AT MASTODONROCKS.COM VIDEO WAS SHOT DURING SOLD-OUT SHOW AT LONDON’S BRIXTON ACADEMY – MASTODON’S BIGGEST U.K. SHOW TO DATE BAND HIT THE ROAD THIS WEEK FOR CO-HEADLINING SPRING TOUR WITH OPETH April 3, 2012 – (Burbank, CA) –…
MASTODON & OPETH ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINE SPRING TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS GHOST
NEW SINGLE – “DRY BONE VALLEY” – IMPACTS RADIO FEB 14TH January 31st, 2012 – (Burbank, CA) – Grammy nominees Mastodon have announced that they will hit the road for a spring North American tour in support of their current album The Hunter, which was released by Reprise Records…
MASTODON RECEIVE GRAMMY NOMINATION
December 2, 2011 (Burbank, CA) – Nominations for the 54th Grammy Awards were announced Nov. 30th in Los Angeles. Among them, hard rock icons MASTODON received the Grammy nod for “Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance” for “Curl Of The Burl,” the first single from their new album, THE HUNTER. At present,…
Unholy Alliance Tour Live In Vancouver: July 13, 2006
Unholy Alliance TourThursday, July 13, 2006General Motors PlaceVancouver, BC Canada **Review & All Photos By Lord of The Wasteland
Ozzfest 2005
Thursday, August 11, 2005White River AmphitheatreAuburn, Washington USA **Live Review & All Photos By Lord of The Wasteland (NOTE: Photo approval was not granted for Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath)