It is always a special occasion, going to metal festivals, but going to Uprising for the first time is a real highlight of the festival year for me! I started the day as I always do - waiting for Shells, who characteristically runs late. I’ve not been to the O2 Academy in Leicester before and … Continue reading Gig Review: Uprising 2023 – O2 Academy, Leicester (29th April 2023)
Tag: Boss Keloid
British heavy-prog band Boss Keloid have announced a short run of UK dates in May culminating with their appearance at Portals Festival on 15th May in London. Fresh from an onslaught of 'album of the year' accolades at the end of last year, the band will be touring their critically acclaimed album Family The Smiling … Continue reading Boss Keloid announce UK dates
A quick shout out to Ya Cheng who was our photographer on site. Due to illness (there's a lot of it going around), our reviewer John couldn't make it to the gig. Ya went to the extra trouble of drafting some words on the bands for us. This is her work, not mine. Thanks, Ya! … Continue reading Gig Review: Damnation Festival 2021
British heavy prog-psych band Boss Keloid are back with their new LP Family The Smiling Thrush, to be released worldwide 4th June via Ripple Music. The band have also released their uplifting first single "Gentle Clovis". Check out the video below, or pop over and listen on Spotify. Vocalist Alex Hurst comments on the first single: "Gentle … Continue reading Boss Keloid announce new album, release video for first single
British prog psych giants Boss Keloid have announced their headline UK tour in June 2021 with nuclear sludge duo Tuskar. Commented guitarist Paul Swarbrick: We are excited and proud to play live our brand new material across the UK to promote our forthcoming album. We are also delighted to have the mighty Tuskar us … Continue reading Boss Keloid / Tuskar announce 2021 dates
As the final day looms, rain peppers the proceedings throughout the day, the arena’s looking a touch worse for wear and people are ready for a shower and the comfort of their own bed. But first, there’s one last day and a slew of more great bands. As woodchips are laid from the walk into … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2019 Day 3 – Ross’ View