Live Review : Ogun + Devils Henchmen + Autopsya + Scare Tactics @ District, Liverpool on October 19th 2024

When OGUN returned after a fourteen year hiatus a couple of years ago, it might not have been in anyone’s minds that it would take them to their first studio album. But it has, and tonight sees the culmination of their hard work and efforts. This show at District in Liverpool serves not only as a headline gig for the band to launch their album “World of Hate”, but also allows us to see some of the best thrash that the area has to offer, as well as a progressive treat in a band we’ve not seen for a while.

Live Review : Devils Henchmen + Ogun + Reclaim + Junta @ EBGBS, Liverpool on October 6th 2023

EBGBs is tonight packed wall to wall with enthusiastic metal fans here to eagerly celebrate the release of “The Deaf Choir” by tonight’s headliners Devils Henchmen. I believe it may be a sold out affair, and rightly so. The night promised to showcase some of the best and brightest rising stars of the Merseyside Metal scene and it did not disappoint.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Sarah Cummings12 October 2023EBGBSDevils Henchmen, Ogun, Reclaim, Junta, EBGBS, Liverpool, 2023, Live Review, Sarah Cummings, Alex StuartComment

Live Review : Ogun + Spitfyre + Reclaim + GR/EF @ Jimmy's, Liverpool on august 17th 2023

Jimmy’s Bar in Liverpool isn’t a venue I am able to say I’ve had the pleasure of visiting before, but my first impression is that it is the definition of a hidden gem. This bustling bar at the top of Liverpool’s Iconic Bold Street is the last place you’d expect there to be a Metal Concert, but one trip down into it’s basement reveals a venue that almost seems tailor made for this type of show.

Live Review : Ogun + DAM.G + The Revenants + Inhuman Remains @ Alchemy, Runcorn on April 29th 2023

Over the past 6 or so weeks, I've made a deliberate effort to scope out and watch as many shows in the surrounding area as possible. I absolutely love discovering new music and new bands to champion and when I first heard about a metal show in my hometown of Widnes my eyes were truly opened to the prospect of frequent trips to local pubs to watch some of the brightest and talented bands Liverpool and the surrounding area has to offer. I’ve swapped the bright lights, big city vibes of Manchester’s jam-packed calendar of metal titans for the small, intimate, under the radar gigs of bands I'm unfamiliar with and it has been much more enjoyable than I could have ever imagined.

Live Review : M2TM Merseyside Heat 2 @ Zanzibar, Liverpool on April 22nd 2023

After an incredibly successful first heat, Bloodstocks Metal To The Masses Competition returns to Zanzibar for its second round of heats. 3 More bands will once again be in competition for a spot in the regional finals with the ultimate goal of winning a spot at the iconic Bloodstock Festival up for grabs.

First to take the stage are Indigo Horizon. They brought to the table a variety of sound from their heavy Mark Tremonti influences on guitar, to these huge, anthemic Architects inspired choruses that at times wouldn’t have looked out of place on an arena stage.