Note: this is my first album review I did for Distorted Sound Magazine When entering the metal community one learns a lot of things from being a part of this ever-growing army. They learn about the deep brotherhood that is initiated by the heavier end of the spectrum, they learn about this new world of … Continue reading Album Review: The Hypothesis – Origin
Update and Announcement 23rd April 2016
Hello there, I understand it's been a while since I posted a Vlog but there has been a lot of change. First off I'll be leaving Metal Temple magazine at the beginning of May, reasons I won't go into detail other than it felt like the right time to move on. A huge thank you … Continue reading Update and Announcement 23rd April 2016
Make Sure You Are Clued Up On Your Knowledge
When writing non-fiction such as reviews, news articles, features or even a story based on true events it's no secret you have to be clued up on your facts and history or at least research the subject beforehand. The best example of where research is crucial is interviews; it's a two way operation for you … Continue reading Make Sure You Are Clued Up On Your Knowledge
Album Review: Last In Line – Heavy Crown
In this day and age it’s very rare to find a straight up, no nonsense Hard Rock act. A tight sound consisting of original riffs, solos, dominant vocals, a pounding bass line and thunderous drums is an uncommon find nowadays. The latest act to prove this to be possible is LAST IN LINE with their … Continue reading Album Review: Last In Line – Heavy Crown
Album Review: Reckless Love – InVader
It’s well known in the Rock and Metal community that the Nordics are well known for producing some of the best acts in the industry. Finland have been responsible for legends such as NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA and TURISAS. Finnish Merry Metaller’s RECKLESS LOVE have been around a little while; their fun vibes with cheesy yet … Continue reading Album Review: Reckless Love – InVader
Tips: Don’t Be Afraid To Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone
The best perks of a journalist are free show entry, getting to hear the newest records before they're released and interviewing your heroes. It's also a remarkable way to find out much more about genres you originally wouldn't look twice at. As a music journalist, a basic understanding and appreciation of ALL genres is needed, … Continue reading Tips: Don’t Be Afraid To Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone
We Are All Beautiful
Whatever shape or size you are, whatever flaws you think you have; none of those should matter when you are a good person. I want to take the time out in this video to tell each and every one of you that you are all beautiful and wonderful.Don't judge a book by it's cover and … Continue reading We Are All Beautiful
“As we haven’t played here before, we have to win the crowd over every night.”
I have interviewed many bands over the past five years; some in your usual locations such as their tour bus, backstage and at the venue. Other locations aren't as expected, such as a restaurant, a park and this time on a stair case. This is where I interviewed Swedish Heavy Metal band BLOODBOUND after opening … Continue reading “As we haven’t played here before, we have to win the crowd over every night.”
“In the UK we have done 87 shows over the 10 years.”
I have admired Sabaton for quite some time, in fact they were one of my gateway bands into metal and helped to inspire my music journalist career to go further. So getting to interview them was an amazing opportunity for myself personally; I was lucky to speak to Pär Sundström about their trademark camouflage trousers, the … Continue reading “In the UK we have done 87 shows over the 10 years.”
Live Report: Sabaton, Alestorm, Bloodbound @ 02 Guildhall, Southampton 29.02.2016
This is a tour that doesn’t need an introduction; in fact it was evident this event was in every metal head’s diary, calendar, smartphone or however they keep track of dates nowadays. The infamous tour in question consists of two of Metal’s greatest titans; they are Swedish Power Metal legends SABATON and Scottish Pirate Icons … Continue reading Live Report: Sabaton, Alestorm, Bloodbound @ 02 Guildhall, Southampton 29.02.2016