We first crossed paths with Glaswegian metalcore-meets-NWoBHM mob DVL (yeah, we get it!) at the beginning of April, when their embracing of their love of horror movies earned them our coveted title of #VideoOfTheWeek with their entrance into ‘Eternity’, the first in a trilogy of clips telling just some of the dark tales now extrapolated further via the release of this, their second full-length album.
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Everyone knows that Jonny B is a bit of a sucker for a gimmick and loves his metal to come with a healthy dose of comedy, so that whenever something a little left field drops in the ÜRHQ inbox he finds myself pouncing on it. This time he was drawn in by the concept of chapter two of life in extreme metal, which follows the first chapter ‘My Live In A Mediocre Metal Band’ that documented the struggles of the band trying to make a break in the tough metal world. Lo and behold though, the band did indeed make it and became something pretty big which naturally leads into ‘My Life In A Made Metal Band’ which promises to be just as tongue in cheek as its predecessor…
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As Kris E was driving to the Avid Xchange Music Factory to her familiar haunt The Fillmore, the following song lyric was stuck in her head. “We need some money! (We need some money!) I’m talkin’ about moolah y’all (I’m talkin’ about moolah y’all!)” Now, if you’re a fan of a certain band then you absolutely know at this point who she was going to see. That’s right, she was headed to see Clutch and it had been a while since she’d seen them so she was definitely pumped up for the show….
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It would seem Jase W can’t stay away from Manchester’s Retro Bar in 2022. It’s been only a short while ago since he saw Codices and their ensemble supports here. Not only that, Civil Service, who were supporting that Codices show are actually now the main support for Giant Walker tonight too!
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Here it is, the official start of 2022’s festival season and Jase W literally couldn’t stop himself from waking up at half five in the morning from excitement. All ready in his “festival outfit” and picked up by a good mate, bright an early and accompanied by a few other close friends, it was time to throw the worldly cares to wind for a day in Temple Newsam Park. The forecast looks decent despite a rainy start, but Jase didn’t feel like it would do much to dampen anyone’s spirit for the forthcoming shenanigans…
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