I had quite the chat with Mike Andersson from TUNGSTEN about many things, playing Sweden Rock, vinyl v streaming (now known as listening v hearing), and stories behind the songs on the upcoming album, ‘The Grand Inferno’. __________

  Every now and then you see a gig and you're lost for words for how to describe it to someone who wasn't there. This is one of those gigs. __________

  I had a cool chat with JB of Sweden's mighty GRAND MAGUS discussing the pandemic, time away from music, and of course the excellent new album, 'Sunraven'. Check it out. __________

  This is a very impressive spectacle. 16,000 people packed in, and SABATON doing what they do, that is, the story of war and conflict told through Metal, with a stage set and pyros to match. Grab a ticket and I will see you at the screening. __________

  Photos from a wild night at The Gov last night. Crowd favourites, CRADLE OF FILTH came to town, ably supported by INFECTED RAIN on their first visit Down Under. It's safe to say that the band from Moldova made a lot of new friends with their action packed set, before CRADLE OF FILTH blew the roof off again. Enjoy. __________

  I had an awesome chat with Ashok and Zoe from CRADLE OF FILTH, just ahead of their Australian tour which kicks off in a few days. Check it out. __________

  BRITISH LION played at the Lion Arts Factory on Tuesday  We were witness to a very well rounded band putting on a great show. It was a great night. Photos are contained within. __________

  Sweden's AMARANTHE wildly entertained a ravaging Tuesday night crowd at The Gov in Adelaide. The band had the crowd right where they wanted as they reeled off hit after hit from their impressive catalogue. I was graciously allowed photo access and the pick of the bunch is featured below. Enjoy. __________

  I had an awesome chat with Oscar Dronjak from HAMMERFALL about a great many things, the new album, 'Avenge The Fallen', crossing timezones and the difference in jet lag from going east as opposed to west, 'post Covid' tours with HELLOWEEN, 'company parties' (sort of) at music festivals, and of course the upcoming tour of Australia. Check it out. __________

  I had another great chat with Elize Ryd from AMARANTHE about the latest album, 'The Catalyst', festivals, enjoying life after the chaos of lockdowns, spiders and snakes and of course the upcoming tour of Australia and NZ. She is always a delight to talk to. Check it out. __________