Author: Thorin

Based "darn sarf" so getting to cover some of the one-off events that occur in England's capital, Thorin likes his metal, his cider and his steak.

Before Heidevolk laid waste to London recently, Stefan sat Rowan (bass) and Kevin (guitar) down for a brief interview about touring, playing acoustically, their own introductions to metal and what it is that makes a really good song. So how are you guys doing? Rowan: Great! We're in London, the weather is beautiful over here and … Continue reading Interview: Heidevolk

Prior to their recent show in London with Equilibrium and Heidevolk (review here), Stefan sat down with three of Finsterforst and subjected them to a barrage of questions. Here's what they threw back before running terrified from the room. Or to do a soundcheck, maybe. How's the tour gone so far, and how have … Continue reading Interview: Finsterforst

This October London was host to the only UK showing for the Armageddon Tour, headlined by Equilibrium with Heidevolk and Finsterforst as their s. Having seen Equilibrium before I was rather excited to be going having been two years since Equilibrium have played a show in the UK outside of the festivals and even longer … Continue reading Equilibrium / Heidevolk / Finsterforst – London Underworld, 3rd October 2016

So I had the privilege of being present for Amon Amarth’s official unveiling for their new album Jomsviking which has just been released (review here). The Swedish melodic death metal band took over the Underworld in Camden to unleash to the world their tenth album. For those lucky enough to be in attendance they got to … Continue reading Amon Amarth – London Underworld, 22nd March 2016

[avatar ="Thorin" size="50" align="left" /]Well first of all let me start by simply saying what a line up! Sabaton and Alestorm, a mix of war and pirate themed metal? I think I literally jumped for joy when this got announced. Add into that mix Swedish metalers Bloodbound and that is a recipe for success. Bloodbound … Continue reading Sabaton / Alestorm / Bloodbound – London Forum, 10th March 2016

Following on from a superb night in Glasgow, Stefan caught up with Sabaton's bassist and one of the guitarists before their show at the Forum in London. So I’m here with Par and Chris from Sabaton. How’s it going guys? Chris: Very good, very good. Pär: Good, London tonight, final show of the UK tour and … Continue reading Interview: Pär Sundström and Chris Rörland of Sabaton (London, 10th March 2016)