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"Whoever You Are... All Are Welcome To Be A Part Of The One": A Look Inside The Masked World Of XNRS

"Whoever You Are... All Are Welcome To Be A Part Of The One": A Look Inside The Masked World Of XNRS

"Whoever You Are... All Are Welcome To Be A Part Of The One": A Look Inside The Masked World Of XNRS

“I’m Not Going To Wallow... I’m Going To Look At All The Possibilities”: JULIANGK Talks New Single “Waves Of Change”

“I’m Not Going To Wallow... I’m Going To Look At All The Possibilities”: JULIANGK Talks New Single “Waves Of Change”

“I’m Not Going To Wallow... I’m Going To Look At All The Possibilities”: JULIANGK Talks New Single “Waves Of Change”

“He Told Him Of His Wish For His Son To Travel The World Singing Sabbath”: All Hail Hellvis! In Conversation With HEAVEN AND HELLVIS

“He Told Him Of His Wish For His Son To Travel The World Singing Sabbath”: All Hail Hellvis! In Conversation With HEAVEN AND HELLVIS

“He Told Him Of His Wish For His Son To Travel The World Singing Sabbath”: All Hail Hellvis! In Conversation With HEAVEN AND HELLVIS

LATEST REVIEWS

IRON MAIDEN Celebrate Their “Burning Ambition” With Career Spanning Documentary: REVIEW

IRON MAIDEN Celebrate Their “Burning Ambition” With Career Spanning Documentary: REVIEW

IRON MAIDEN Celebrate Their “Burning Ambition” With Career Spanning Documentary: REVIEW

IN CROOKED WONDERMENT Bring Their Heavy Theatric Flair To New Single "Warlord"

IN CROOKED WONDERMENT Bring Their Heavy Theatric Flair To New Single "Warlord"

IN CROOKED WONDERMENT Bring Their Heavy Theatric Flair To New Single "Warlord"

MIDNIGHT FEATURE Invite You To A Night Of Hammer Horror With Debut Album "Hex Rentals"

MIDNIGHT FEATURE Invite You To A Night Of Hammer Horror With Debut Album "Hex Rentals"

MIDNIGHT FEATURE Invite You To A Night Of Hammer Horror With Debut Album "Hex Rentals"

THORN Explore Melancholic, Heavy Soundscapes With Latest Release "Static"

THORN Explore Melancholic, Heavy Soundscapes With Latest Release "Static"

THORN Explore Melancholic, Heavy Soundscapes With Latest Release "Static"

The Strongest Point Is Their Ability To Reel You In And Not Let Go: MYSTICIST Stay On Top Form With Heavy New Track "The Crown"

The Strongest Point Is Their Ability To Reel You In And Not Let Go: MYSTICIST Stay On Top Form With Heavy New Track "The Crown"

The Strongest Point Is Their Ability To Reel You In And Not Let Go: MYSTICIST Stay On Top Form With Heavy New Track "The Crown"

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LATEST NEWS

GHOST Announces New Skeletour Concert Film, Releases August In Cinemas and IMAX

GHOST Announces New Skeletour Concert Film, Releases August In Cinemas and IMAX

GHOST Announces New Skeletour Concert Film, Releases August In Cinemas and IMAX

SCREAM 7 Original Songs Announced, Featuring Surprise ICE NINE KILLS Collab

SCREAM 7 Original Songs Announced, Featuring Surprise ICE NINE KILLS Collab

SCREAM 7 Original Songs Announced, Featuring Surprise ICE NINE KILLS Collab

Entertainment Giant HMV Set To Return To Peterborough Shopping Centre This Month

Entertainment Giant HMV Set To Return To Peterborough Shopping Centre This Month

Entertainment Giant HMV Set To Return To Peterborough Shopping Centre This Month

Throwback to speaking with @slackrr_ at @here_we_arent at the start of the year! 🛹🎶

Who should I interview next? 🎤

#riffsandgigs #bandinterview #poppunk #musicjournalism #livemusic

Throwback to speaking with @slackrr_ at @here_we_arent at the start of the year! 🛹🎶

Who should I interview next? 🎤

#riffsandgigs #bandinterview #poppunk #musicjournalism #livemusic

Calling all @thebandghost fans! 📣

Two years on from Rite Here Rite Now, Ghost have teased their next foray into the world of feature films.

Read more at the link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #ghost #papavperpetua #newmusicrelease #musicmovie

Calling all @thebandghost fans! 📣

Two years on from Rite Here Rite Now, Ghost have teased their next foray into the world of feature films.

Read more at the link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #ghost #papavperpetua #newmusicrelease #musicmovie

What's your next gig? 🙌🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #giggoer #metalmusic #metalbands

What's your next gig? 🙌🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #giggoer #metalmusic #metalbands

Seeing the @ironmaiden documentary at @odeoncinemas 🎥🔥

Are you planning to see "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" this weekend? 🙌🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicblog #musicjournalism #ironmaiden #musicreviews

Seeing the @ironmaiden documentary at @odeoncinemas 🎥🔥

Are you planning to see "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" this weekend? 🙌🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicblog #musicjournalism #ironmaiden #musicreviews

Whilst the result might not have much new to offer for diehard Maiden fans, it's hard to doubt the heart that's been put into this project.

@ironmaiden's "Burning Ambition" is showing now in UK cinemas. My full review can be read on my website 📝

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #ironmaiden #documentary #musicdocumentary #metalmusic

Whilst the result might not have much new to offer for diehard Maiden fans, it's hard to doubt the heart that's been put into this project.

@ironmaiden's "Burning Ambition" is showing now in UK cinemas. My full review can be read on my website 📝

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #ironmaiden #documentary #musicdocumentary #metalmusic

What's it like sharing a bill with @finntroll_official? 🧌

Check out my interview with US pirate metallers @oddwood now on YouTube and Spotify 🎧

Links in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #bandinterview #piratemetal #folkmetal

What's it like sharing a bill with @finntroll_official? 🧌

Check out my interview with US pirate metallers @oddwood now on YouTube and Spotify 🎧

Links in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #bandinterview #piratemetal #folkmetal

Send submissions to victorybrew@shadowfen.co.uk ✉️

#riffsandgigs #shadowfen #musicvideo #newreleasealert #musicjournalism

Send submissions to victorybrew@shadowfen.co.uk ✉️

#riffsandgigs #shadowfen #musicvideo #newreleasealert #musicjournalism

Interviewing @themondaysmile at @here_we_arent! 🎤

Shot for @brainache_promotions 📸

#riffsandgigs #bandinterview #grassrootsmusic #livemusic #alternativescene

Interviewing @themondaysmile at @here_we_arent! 🎤

Shot for @brainache_promotions 📸

#riffsandgigs #bandinterview #grassrootsmusic #livemusic #alternativescene

𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽 🗺️

What a great night at the first Off The Map showcase with @brainache_promotions and @here_we_arent!

Massive shoutout to @cheemsband @evilvillainsband @themondaysmile @sacredstarfishh for coming down! Was great meeting new people and seeing familiar faces.

Off The Map is back on the first Saturday of every month 👊🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #alternativescene #supportyourlocalmusicscene #showcase

𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽 🗺️

What a great night at the first Off The Map showcase with @brainache_promotions and @here_we_arent!

Massive shoutout to @cheemsband @evilvillainsband @themondaysmile @sacredstarfishh for coming down! Was great meeting new people and seeing familiar faces.

Off The Map is back on the first Saturday of every month 👊🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #alternativescene #supportyourlocalmusicscene #showcase

Chaos with the Dread Crew! 🏴‍☠️

It was a pleasure getting to spend some time chatting with @oddwood, talking all things acoustic pirate folk metal 🎻

You can check out my full interview on YouTube and Spotify - listen at the link in bio 🎧

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #musicblog #bandinterview #piratemetal

Chaos with the Dread Crew! 🏴‍☠️

It was a pleasure getting to spend some time chatting with @oddwood, talking all things acoustic pirate folk metal 🎻

You can check out my full interview on YouTube and Spotify - listen at the link in bio 🎧

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #musicblog #bandinterview #piratemetal

❓ QUESTION ❓

New month. New music. What are your most anticipated May releases? 💿

Drop 'em below! 👇🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #newreleasealert #alternativescene #rockbands

❓ QUESTION ❓

New month. New music. What are your most anticipated May releases? 💿

Drop 'em below! 👇🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #newreleasealert #alternativescene #rockbands

Excited to be working coverage at "Off The Map", in collaboration with @brainache_promotions and @here_we_arent!

Catch @themondaysmile, @evilvillainsband, @cheemsband, and @sacredstarfishh in a super intimate grassroots venue. Standard tickets only £5 adv 🎟️

Celebrate the May bank holiday weekend with some live, loud music! 🎶

#riffsandgigs #musicpromotions #peterborough #musicjournalism #alternativescene

Excited to be working coverage at "Off The Map", in collaboration with @brainache_promotions and @here_we_arent!

Catch @themondaysmile, @evilvillainsband, @cheemsband, and @sacredstarfishh in a super intimate grassroots venue. Standard tickets only £5 adv 🎟️

Celebrate the May bank holiday weekend with some live, loud music! 🎶

#riffsandgigs #musicpromotions #peterborough #musicjournalism #alternativescene

New interview! 🚨

Masked, mysterious, and ready to take grassroots metal by force - @xnrs_uk are the latest band deserving of your attention! 🔥

I made contact with the band's elusive Envoy to find out more about this new project.

Read the full interview online at www.riffsandgigs.blog

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #newmetal #newmusic #bandinterview #newreleasealert

New interview! 🚨

Masked, mysterious, and ready to take grassroots metal by force - @xnrs_uk are the latest band deserving of your attention! 🔥

I made contact with the band's elusive Envoy to find out more about this new project.

Read the full interview online at www.riffsandgigs.blog

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #newmetal #newmusic #bandinterview #newreleasealert

The day job reality hits hard 🥲

#riffsandgigs #shadowfen #musicjournalism #livemusic #metalguitarist

The day job reality hits hard 🥲

#riffsandgigs #shadowfen #musicjournalism #livemusic #metalguitarist

Name that gig! 🎶

#riffsandgigs #metalbandsofinstagram #metalmemes #livemusic #musicjournalism

Name that gig! 🎶

#riffsandgigs #metalbandsofinstagram #metalmemes #livemusic #musicjournalism

Wizards doing wizard sh*t 🧙🏻‍♂️
@thaumblast

Full interview out now (link in bio)

#riffsandgigs #thaumblast #wizardmetal #musicjournalism #bandinterview

Wizards doing wizard sh*t 🧙🏻‍♂️
@thaumblast

Full interview out now (link in bio)

#riffsandgigs #thaumblast #wizardmetal #musicjournalism #bandinterview

Gigs gigs gigs! 📣

Just a small handful of shows this weekend - Cambridge, Peterborough, Boston, Hitchin 📍

You say the grassroots scene is lacking. I say you're not looking far enough 🔥

@disagreementband @hardrive_band @dan.sutton.music @dariaamirea @silent_rogues_band @hollowwavesuk @shadowfenband @keepthisupuk @fortheforsakenband @dead_reynolds @aylettmatthewjames @familyofaddictionband @plagued.uk @deadvllns @deityanddevilry @devilhusk080

📸 cred. @kitagraphs

#riffsandgigs #livemusic #grassrootsmusic #gigreview #alternativescene

Gigs gigs gigs! 📣

Just a small handful of shows this weekend - Cambridge, Peterborough, Boston, Hitchin 📍

You say the grassroots scene is lacking. I say you're not looking far enough 🔥

@disagreementband @hardrive_band @dan.sutton.music @dariaamirea @silent_rogues_band @hollowwavesuk @shadowfenband @keepthisupuk @fortheforsakenband @dead_reynolds @aylettmatthewjames @familyofaddictionband @plagued.uk @deadvllns @deityanddevilry @devilhusk080

📸 cred. @kitagraphs

#riffsandgigs #livemusic #grassrootsmusic #gigreview #alternativescene

"𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲"

Happy release day to @incrookedwonderment - you can check out the band's new single "Warlord" out now on streaming platforms 💿

My full review of the track is available on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #alternativerock #folkrock #newmusic #newreleasealert

"𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲"

Happy release day to @incrookedwonderment - you can check out the band's new single "Warlord" out now on streaming platforms 💿

My full review of the track is available on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #alternativerock #folkrock #newmusic #newreleasealert

❓ QUESTION ❓

Here at Riffs and Gigs, I'm all about supporting the support acts. What's the best support act you've ever seen take the stage? 🙌🏻

#riffsandgigs #livemusic #supportlocal #grassrootsmusic #alternativescene

❓ QUESTION ❓

Here at Riffs and Gigs, I'm all about supporting the support acts. What's the best support act you've ever seen take the stage? 🙌🏻

#riffsandgigs #livemusic #supportlocal #grassrootsmusic #alternativescene

Video shoot? Like that's ever gonna happen 👀

Exciting things afoot in the @shadowfenband camp 🏕️

#riffsandgigs #shadowfen #videoshoot #newmusic #grassrootsmusic

Video shoot? Like that's ever gonna happen 👀

Exciting things afoot in the @shadowfenband camp 🏕️

#riffsandgigs #shadowfen #videoshoot #newmusic #grassrootsmusic

What's your ultimate wizard spell? ✨🧙🏻‍♂️

Check out my interview with Leicester wizards @thaumblast OUT NOW on YouTube and Spotify 🎧

Links in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #wizard #dungeonsanddragons #powermetal #bandinterview

What's your ultimate wizard spell? ✨🧙🏻‍♂️

Check out my interview with Leicester wizards @thaumblast OUT NOW on YouTube and Spotify 🎧

Links in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #wizard #dungeonsanddragons #powermetal #bandinterview

@creepercult kicking things off with "Mistress of Death" during their @craufurdarms Sangui-Tour date 🦇🔥

Were you there?

#riffsandgigs #creeper #musicjournalism #sanguivore #mistressofdeath

@creepercult kicking things off with "Mistress of Death" during their @craufurdarms Sangui-Tour date 🦇🔥

Were you there?

#riffsandgigs #creeper #musicjournalism #sanguivore #mistressofdeath

Happy release day to @_midnightfeature! 🦇

The band's debut album, "Hex Rentals" is now yours to consume. Much like an obscure VHS horror classic, you don't want to miss this one 💿

Check out the album, and read my full review on my website - link in bio 🔗🖥️

#riffsandgigs #horrorpunk #hoŕrormovies #newmusic #newreleasealert

Happy release day to @_midnightfeature! 🦇

The band's debut album, "Hex Rentals" is now yours to consume. Much like an obscure VHS horror classic, you don't want to miss this one 💿

Check out the album, and read my full review on my website - link in bio 🔗🖥️

#riffsandgigs #horrorpunk #hoŕrormovies #newmusic #newreleasealert

𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 🎙️

Excited to announce that my podcast series, Riffs And Gigs Interviews, is now available in audio form on Spotify!

My interviews with @gabbydriessen and @grimdrap are available to stream now - listen at the link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #podcastshow #bandinterview #musicjournalism #musicnews

𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 🎙️

Excited to announce that my podcast series, Riffs And Gigs Interviews, is now available in audio form on Spotify!

My interviews with @gabbydriessen and @grimdrap are available to stream now - listen at the link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #podcastshow #bandinterview #musicjournalism #musicnews

New music from @thorntheband! 🔥

Check out my review of the band's latest, "Static", available now on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #metalmusic #newreleasealert #newmusic #musicjournalism

New music from @thorntheband! 🔥

Check out my review of the band's latest, "Static", available now on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #metalmusic #newreleasealert #newmusic #musicjournalism

Tickets for the @cambridgebandcompetition1985 final are available now 🎟️

It'll be a great night of loud, local music, all supporting the excellent @strawberry_fair festival. Maybe I'll see you there 👀🍓

#riffsandgigs #cambridgeband #musicblog #strawberryfair #grassrootsmusic

Tickets for the @cambridgebandcompetition1985 final are available now 🎟️

It'll be a great night of loud, local music, all supporting the excellent @strawberry_fair festival. Maybe I'll see you there 👀🍓

#riffsandgigs #cambridgeband #musicblog #strawberryfair #grassrootsmusic

@skynd_music delivered an excellent night of true crime music at @electricballroomcamden last night, bringing the UK leg of their Dead Serious tour to a close 🩸

Full review of the show coming soon 📝

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #musicblog #skynd #truecrime

@skynd_music delivered an excellent night of true crime music at @electricballroomcamden last night, bringing the UK leg of their Dead Serious tour to a close 🩸

Full review of the show coming soon 📝

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #musicblog #skynd #truecrime

"𝗜𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻"

Heavy riffs and relentless blast beats - @mysticistband are back with new track "The Crown" 🔥

Read my full review and watch the music video on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #metalmusic #newreleasealert #newmetal #mysticist

"𝗜𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻"

Heavy riffs and relentless blast beats - @mysticistband are back with new track "The Crown" 🔥

Read my full review and watch the music video on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #metalmusic #newreleasealert #newmetal #mysticist

❓QUESTION❓

Are there any tribute bands better than the band they're tributing? Drop tags in the comments! 👀👇🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #metalmusic #tributeband #musicnews

❓QUESTION❓

Are there any tribute bands better than the band they're tributing? Drop tags in the comments! 👀👇🏻

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #metalmusic #tributeband #musicnews

New rock alert! 🚨

If you're looking for a classic metal throwback, look no further than @deadlychangesband. The band have recently released their debut single "Ride or Die" 🎢🔥

Full review available to read on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #newrockmusic #heavymetal #musicreview

New rock alert! 🚨

If you're looking for a classic metal throwback, look no further than @deadlychangesband. The band have recently released their debut single "Ride or Die" 🎢🔥

Full review available to read on my website 🖥️

Link in bio 🔗

#riffsandgigs #musicjournalism #newrockmusic #heavymetal #musicreview

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