Tag Archives: gigs
Being a Metal Head in the Middle of Nowhere
Today’s topic may resonate with many of you. I certainly hope so, anyway. It’s all about being a music fan outside of any of the big metropolis’ and the challenges this can present. Ok, so I don’t exactly live in the middle of nowhere, but I may as well do. I reside in Ipswich, the Continue Reading »
The Surprise of The Support Act
Whether we like to admit it or not, from time to time we all have the same thought about a gig – ‘why couldn’t the headliner just play an extra-long set and get rid of the support band altogether?’ I look at the line-up and consider my plan of action. Do I get to the Continue Reading »
Black is the New Black – the Metal ‘Uniform’ & My T-Shirt Obsession
This is a topic that has been mooted in a few quarters since I’ve started my blog, so I thought I’d discuss it now. The topic? The heavy metal ‘uniform’ and my obsession with metal-related t-shirts. I could be lazy and write the smallest blog ever, by saying ‘black’ and leave it there. But, however Continue Reading »
Live Gigs of The Man Of Much Metal
My first ever gig was in 1996 as a 16 year-old; Metallica at Earls Court, with support from Corrosion Of Conformity. I was only allowed to go if I went with a friend and we booked the tickets through a coach company offering a specific package. The curse of being a teenager living at home! Continue Reading »
