It was a night of firsts for me. First time photographing at the Albert Hall, first time even being in the capital after the pandemic and shamefully, the first time I’ve seen both Zeal & Ardor and Meshuggah. I had no expectations and an open mind. The Royal Albert Hall is iconic around the globe. … Continue reading Gig Review: Meshuggah / Zeal & Ardor – Royal Albert Hall, London (3rd June 2022)
Author: Topher
Firstly, I hate it. I hate it when a band comes along and makes you question your life as a musician and if you’ve been focusing on the right things. Starting with the whirling 70s sci-fi influenced audio effect, I fully expected pure cheese to follow. Instead, some of the coolest vocals out there floated … Continue reading Album Review: Alunah – Strange Machine
It was my first time shooting at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what was to be my night but as I got to this iconic venue, the words “Sold Out” leapt out at me from the lit-up billboard. I had no idea that Babymetal were … Continue reading Gig Review: Babymetal / Creeper – Eventim Apollo, London (23rd February, 2020)
Ladies and gentlemen, the return of British thrash champions – Sylosis. After four years of what has felt like a lifetime for fans alike, they are back with the stunning new album Cycle of Suffering. An album name that summons the emotions we have been feeling while waiting for their return since Sylosis' hiatus in … Continue reading Album Review: Sylosis – Cycle of Suffering
Mark Morton is currently on tour in of his EP, Ether. The EP is out on the 17th and we'll have a review of the Birmingham show shortly, but in the meantime here's Mark talking to our own Topher before going out to wow the Brummie crowd! Mark Morton: official | facebook | … Continue reading Video Interview: Mark Morton (Lamb of God)
A stormy night in Camden doesn't stop a horde of melodic death metal lovers from venturing out to The Underworld. A three band line up with legendary headliners, At The Gates was more than enough to see off any woes of the blustery capital city. Deserted Fear opened the night touching on all things death … Continue reading Gig Review: At The Gates / Nifelheim / Deserted Fear – Camden Underworld (19th December 2019)