Mad About Rock

  In 2001 The Crobar opened in Soho because the owner saw a need for a dedicated Rock bar for the thousands of Rock and Heavy Metal fans that live in London. London’s Rock community agreed, and The Crobar became the hang out for bands, crew, journalists, promoters and fans of all things Rock n’ Roll, not just from London but the world over. Over the years, the Crobar has paid host to numerous rock legends including Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Kerry King (Slayer) and Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), to name but a few, as well as international superstars such as Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, P!nk and Kiefer Sutherland. Sadly, a few weeks ago The Crobar announced that due to being unable to trade for 6 months, and a host of other problems caused by the Covid pandemic, they would no longer be able to operate from their current premises. “Back in June, when I realised there was no way we would survive, I was heartbroken.” Says owner Richard...

Incineration Festival Announces Abbath, Taake, Master's Hammer, Rotting Christ & More... "Incineration Festival is returning for the fifth year and we are coming armed with our biggest and strongest line up yet!," stated the organisers behind the London event set to be held at The Dome & Boston Music Room 12th & 13th May 2018. A bold statement but true to their word, the first wave of band announcements have went live and it's setting up to be a highlight of the 2018 summer festival calendar. Acts announced include Sunday night headliner Abbath, Saturday co-headliners, a band making their debut UK appearance and Czech black metal pioneers, Master's Hammer! Hypothermia and Nocturnal Depression will marking their return to London in what will be their second ever appearance in the city. Flying the flag for UK death metal, London’s own Unfathomable Ruination, grind-sludge experts Lunatic Hooker, Greek extreme metal masters Rotting Christ, Scotlan...

British Doom Pop act Courtesans are the band to watch right now, with their unique and fresh sound which ranges from doom, grunge, alt rock and pop, captivating press and music fans alike.  The band are set to release their highly anticipated new EP 'Better Safe Than Sober' on March 31st.  Luckily for us they have just unleashed their first video single for 'Mesmerise' . The video itself is hypnotic and alluring and it certainly embraces the songs context and mood, making it the perfect visual representation of the song. Check out the dark new video for yourself: To find out more about the band: Website - www.thecourtesans.org Facebook - www.facebook.com/thecourtesans Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_courtesans You Tube / Instagram