Words by Neil Jones It was the worst kept secret but that didn’t prevent the excitement reaching fever pitch as The Rolling Stones’s Mick, Keith and Ronnie, took to the stage of the Hackney Empire for the official launch of their first album of original material in 18 years – […]
Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2023 In Review Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2023 was an absolute success, full of sunshine and rain, a raucous atmosphere, and many killer performances from bands across one of the heaviest weekends of the year. After last year’s insane heat it’s easy to see that folk […]
The dynamic five piece delivered a sensational set that left the crowd screaming for more!! With pounding drums, crunching guitars and formidable vocals, the Yorkshire based band were on fire! Photos by Louise Phillips
UK based progressive metal six-piece Haken delivered a unique and captivating performance at Download 2023! Photos by Louise Phillips
Whipping the crowd in a dancing, rockin’ frenzy with circle pits galore, Elvana wowed the crowd with a storming set of Elvis classics done their way!! Photos by Louise Phillips
Bambie Thug delivered a captivating, exhilarating and thought-provoking performance during their hedonistic set at the Download Festival! Photos by Louise Phillips
Phil Campbell and The Bastards Sons brought hard rock and hellfire to the Maid of Stone Festival, delivering a kick arse set of Motorhead Classics to a cheering crowd of diehard fans! As surely one of the hardest working heavy rock bands in the UK right now, this band are […]
British guitarist Oli Brown of RavenEye and The Dead Collective has a new venture – Black Feather Jewellery, and Neil Jones caught up with him to find out more… Neil: So I shall hit record. And here we go. This is Neil Jones here for TotalRock catching up with our […]
Brave Rival put on a great show full of soulful blues and beautifully harmonised vocals at the Maid of Stone Festival! Bringing their own brand of glamour and sassiness to the stage, Chloe Josephine and Lindsey Bonnick delivered powerful heartfelt harmonies, ballsy blues and a captivating performance to an enthusiastic […]
Pop-Punk Powerhouse Syteria Bring Raw Energy and Roaring Guitars to the Launch of Their New Album ‘Syteriaworld!’ As Syteria took to the stage at The Black Heart in Camden for the release show for their third album, ‘Syteriaworld’, the atmosphere was galvanic!! Opening with a storming rendition of their track, […]
FORTRESS FESTIVAL first line-up reveal is packed with UK-exclusive shows, including BLACKBRAID, PANOPTICON, FURIA, OBSIDIAN KINGDOM, FELLWARDEN and more! Festival set to take place on 1-2 June 2024 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, aims to become the biggest black metal festival in the UK Weekend early bird tickets on sale now at only […]
Hardcore punk rockers Crashface took to a scorchingley hot Avalanche Stage on Day 4 of the Download Festival hot off the back of their new release ‘Prototype’. The London based punk powerhouse showcased their unique fusion of punk and industrial metal reminiscent of the Nine Inch Nails, delivering a relentless […]
