Here we are at Ivory Blacks, amid a sea of denim cut-offs and more band patches than I've seen in a long while, for a night of old-school metal billed as Tytan's NWOBHM Night. Kicking things off tonight are local boys Tantrum, who kindly stepped in after Elixir had to pull out. The guitars kick … Continue reading Gig Review: Saracen / Tytan / Spartan Warrior / Tantrum – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (15th February 2025)
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In a powerful display of solidarity, the Scottish metal scene is coming together this Friday for Estebash, a benefit gig aimed at saving the life of a beloved community member. Stephen Martin, also known as Esteban Martinez or simply "Stevo" to friends, is battling end-stage kidney failure due to polycystic kidney disease. After a 44-year … Continue reading Scottish metal scene to come together for Estebash
Yes, yes, I know. Another album we've had for ages but which I've reviewed after release. Again I cite the usual excuses based around "other stuff taking up my time" and I feel especially bad as, after one listen, my immediate response was "I need to tell more people about this". The opening guitar tones … Continue reading Album Review: Tantrum – No Place For The Damned
Tantrum is proud to continue its annual tradition with the release of a Christmas single and an accompanying five-track EP, slated to bring joy and to those in need during the holiday season. This year’s offering features a captivating reimagining of their hit single, “Sands of Time”, originally from the Another Life album. … Continue reading Tantrum release charity xmas EP in aid of Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas
Here we are again back at Bannermans, Edinburgh for a night of proper heavy metal and a band I've wanted to see for while: Tailgunner. But we have three other bands to enjoy first, kicking off with Wild Fire who start the show with "Undercover" from their fabulous 2023 Buried Deep EP. With a crunching … Continue reading Gig Review: Tailgunner / Tantrum / Oath Sc / Wild Fire – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh (18th October 2023)
Nashville Pussy embarked on a Summer European/UK Tour kicking off in August and they land in the Scottish capital on November 23rd 2018. Frontman Blaine Cartwright claims the band have been given the highest of blessings: It’s official! Colonel Sanders approves the Euro Summer Tour and ‘Give ‘em Hell’ he says! Watch them live at … Continue reading Nashville Pussy announce Edinburgh date