Hellfest….I mean what can I say? It really is such a special event which I have been lucky enough to attend each year since my first trip back in 2013. Held each year in the beautiful town of Clisson, about half an hour train ride from Nantes. Hellfest has become one of the highpoints in […]
Following the release of her new album Some Kind of Feeling, critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi is pleased to announce her January 2026 UK Tour. Tickets go on general sale 10am on Friday July 4th via The Gig Cartel. Dates include Manchester, Band on the Wall (Jan 24), Glasgow, Oran Mor (Jan 25), Leeds, […]
The Spirit of ’80 – Forty Five Years of Memories A limited number of weekend and single day tickets are available from www.winterstorm.co.uk What does The Spirit of ’80 mean? Well depending on where you come from it means different things but maybe it’s The Reading Festival with Whitesnake, Iron Maiden, UFO, Praying Mantis, Tygers of […]
In the second half of an exclusive interview with Totalrock, Savatage’s legendary guitarists Chris Caffery and Al Pitrelli spoke to Kahmel Farahani before their London show about everything from Improvising to Wolfgang Van Halen. Totalrock: For two incredible guitar players who’ve been sharing a stage for 30 years…what’s the single best lesson you’ve learned from […]
MARVIN, the global authority on music, style, and culture, announces the launch of its groundbreaking concert series, MARVIN LIVE. This debut event is set to ignite London’s legendary KOKO on July 6, 2025, celebrating the release of “The British Invasion” Issue, featuring none other than YUNGBLUD as the cover star and co-host for the evening. […]
Everything seemed to go like clockwork for this Maiden gig. The weather was great and the atmosphere in the crowd was friendly and relaxed. There’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes into making a crowd like this into a safe and happy place and everyone played their part. First up were […]
24 June 2025, OVO Arena Wembley Review & Photography: Aggie Anthimidou Photography Billy Idol’s triumphant return to Wembley Arena this week was more than a concert—it was a time-plunge into the gritty, neon-soaked atmosphere of ‘80s New York. Set against a backdrop of urban scene decay and hedonism, the show delivered a fully immersive experience, […]
Jinjer blew the crowd away with an explosive set on the Apex Stage on the final day of the Download Festival as vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk prowled across the stage demanding the attention of the spellbound audience! A true original in every sense, Tatiana’s mind-blowing vocal range and hypnotic stage presence set against a breathtaking cinematic […]
36 mega interviews from some of the stars of the weekend… Enjoy Roland’s weekend reviews and Louise’s photo galleries HERE Dawn’s The Darkness gallery HERE
Words by: @ROLAND GENT Photos by: @LOUISE PHILLIPS Battle patches, tattoos, dust and booze! Back we all come to the spiritual home of metal… …to Donington and Download, the festival that evolves and refreshes every year. If you grew up on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal there’s virtually nothing left of what was […]
