Mad About Rock

  Slayer is one of the most iconic thrash metal bands and has defined the genre for over four decades. To celebrate their momentous, long-spanning career, they have announced two massive UK headline shows in Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields on July 3rd and London’s Finsbury Park on July 6th. Not only do these two songs mark their biggest UK shows, but they are also the only headline shows they will play in Europe, and they mark the first time in six years that they have performed in the UK! In anticipation of these massive events, we take a look at some of the biggest tracks and videos from Slayer and their special guests... Starting off with headliners Slayer, here are some of their most iconic songs/videos: 'Raining Blood' -  'Angel Of Death' - 'Repentless' - 'Delusions Of Saviour' - These shows are not to be missed, as they celebrate Slayer's colossal career in style with an impressive stage production. If that weren’t enough, they are bring...

  For more than four decades, SLAYER has defined thrash metal - shaping the genre, inspiring others, destroying stages across the world, and forging an untouchable legacy of unrelenting speed, aggression, and power. Now, as they celebrate more than 40 years of chaos, they're making history once again, announcing two massive headline shows, the biggest they've ever done in the U.K. and the only headline shows SLAYER will play in Europe this year. Set to take place in Cardiff’s Blackweir Fields on July 3rd and London’s Finsbury Park on July 6th, these are more than just concerts - it's a celebration of everything the iconic band and their fans have built together. The unmissable outdoor events will mark the first time in six years that SLAYER has performed in the U.K. A career-spanning set, stage production like you've never seen before, and a night of pure thrash fury that will be remembered forever. These two epic shows bring SLAYER together with not one, not two, but ...

  In a new partnership, BLOODSTOCK is excited to announce the line-up for its 2024 EMP Stage (formerly the Jagermeister Stage)! Friday’s bill will include tech/death squad LOST BRETHREN , thrash/death trio LETHAL EVIL , occult rockers CROWLEY , heavy blues rockers KING KRAKEN , and goth metal outfit MAB . Saturday’s line up features grindcore/hardcore outfit PUBLIC EXECUTION , metalcore beasts PARTING WITH ORIGIN , doom-fused heavyists FLAMEBEARER , high octane fusionists RUPCHA FARMS and alt metal band LURCHER . Coming up on Sunday will be ‘fantasy space metal riff machine’ WARPSTORMER , celtic punk troupe THE CALLOWGATE MURDERS , fuzz-soaked riffmeisters of the Toad King GOBLIN SMOKER , the 3-man noise machine YERSIN and heavy blues rockers LOYDS TRIP . Regarding the new collaboration, EMP tell us, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our partnership with BLOODSTOCK 2024! As proud sponsors of the 4th stage, EMP is ready to rock alongside the best in metal. Stay tuned for ex...

  With BLOODSTOCK 2023 well under way, the festival is thrilled to already be looking forward to next year and announcing 14 bands for the 2024 event. BLOODSTOCK 2024 is set to take place on 8th-11th August 2024 at Catton Park, Derbyshire. AMON AMARTH are set to headline Sunday night’s Ronnie James Dio main stage in a 2024 UK exclusive show. AMON AMARTH’s chief marauder Johann Hegg proclaims, "England! We are excited to be returning to the Bloodstock hallowed grounds to do battle with you and the Saxon hordes! We look forward to fighting and feasting with you! See you soon." Check out a message from the band here . ARCHITECTS will headline Saturday’s main stage in a 2024 UK exclusive show. CLUTCH land a special guest slot on Friday’s main stage and fast rising British hardcore squad MALEVOLENCE step up to a Saturday main stage slot. Also appearing on the main stage across the weekend are Greek black metal crew ROTTING CHRIST, Celtic punk collective FLOGGING MOLLY, Canadian po...

Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON concluded their triumphant North American co-headlining run with German thrash titans and label mates KREATOR a few days ago but before they fly over to Australia to continue their world tour, the band have revealed a brand new music video as part of their collaboration with Czech Warhorse Studios. SABATON's cover version of MANOWAR's track 'Kingdom Come', combined with scenes from the brand new game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/EYH6ubNJqck Additional info about the game can be found, here: facebook.com/WarhorseStudios warhorsestudios.cz As well as Australia, SABATON are also set to play shows in Japan, Mexico among others. All dates can be found below. SABATON live: 24.03. AUS Melbourne - Download Festival w/ AMON AMARTH 25.03. AUS Sydney - Roundhouse 27.03. AUS Brisbane - The Tivoli 29.03. J Tokyo - Ex Theater Roppongi* 31.03. J Osaka - Matsushita IMP Hall* 02.04. J Tokyo - Zepp* *SA...