THUNDER re-release a digitally mastered version of their 1998 live album via EAR Music
February 6, 2026
Available for the first time digitally, this monster of a release at the time consisted of 22 tracks and over 2 hours of live music spread across two venues, one of which I used to work at, the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, and so, having a few hours spare and a publisher to appease I
Slam Dunk Festival Announce Special Anniversary Sets For 2026
February 2, 2026
In 2026 will not only see the celebration of 20 years of Slam Dunk, but also 10 years of two iconic albums – Boston Manor’s ‘Be Nothing’ and Trash Boat’s ‘Nothing I Write You. ‘ Both Bands will be playing special celebrations of these two beloved albums at Slam Dunk 2026. Are you ready to
Jinjer, Unprocessed and Textures – O2 Institute Birmingham 30th January 2026
February 1, 2026
The O2 Institute Birmingham played host to a heavyweight meeting of modern metal minds, as Jinjer, Unprocessed, and Textures rolled into the city for a bill that promised precision, power, and progressive ambition in equal measure. Spanning three distinct approaches to contemporary heavy music, the night brought together Jinjer’s groove-laden aggression, Unprocessed’ sleek technical modernism,
Burning Witches’s “Witches and Kings Tour” supported by Hammer King at The Asylum, Birmingham, UK
February 1, 2026
It’s unusual for me to be drifting into a venue I’ve not encountered before, and so for the first gig of the year on a mildly moist Saturday, I ventured out of my comfort zone and into the second city. Burning Witches have been around for some time, presumably due to the enlightenment, but only





