Once again, Catton Hall played host to this years Mecca for metalheads, the one and only Bloodstock Open Air. Celebrating it's ten year anniversary, looking back, the festival has introduced some bands to the UK that metalheads probably would never have seen otherwise, and have made the likes of NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION and AMON AMARTH household names in the UK metal culture. Friday After impressive performances from SNAKEBITE and BLACK SPIDERS opened up proceedings, the stage was handed over to the self proclaimed 'new metal leader'. MANOWAR have never been modest, and clearly original guitarist ROSS THE BOSS hasn't lost any of ...

The 15th album during a magnificent 30 years of molten metal, is 'The Final Frontier' really IRON MAIDEN’s swan-song? Bacon Music gives its track by track verdict on the rock legend’s new opus... 'Satellite 15 ... The Final Frontier' (Smith/Harris) 08.40 In the case of 'Satellite 15', you're talking probably the most adventurous number MAIDEN have ever penned. Out of the box, its a swirling mist of atmospheric guitars, frenetic bass lines and pummelling drums – after of which the track ascends into QUEENSRYCHE-esque melodrama and hits you for a Brian Lara 6 quite memorably - smouldering.  Segueing into eponymous title track 'The Final ...

The special 10th anniversary of BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2010 is less than a month away. Featuring metal giants such as OPETH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, FEAR FACTORY, TWISTED SISTER, plus a special guest slot filled by MESHUGGAH, BLOODSTOCK is the only outdoor true metal festival in the UK. Baconmusic is giving away a pair of tickets to the festival. Using the ‘Contact Us’ form at the top of the Baconmusic homepage, please answer the following question: In what year did TWISTED SISTER headline the inaugural 'Hard Rock Hell' festival in the UK? Please include your name, e-mail and address in your message. Winners will ...

UK Metallers BEHOLDER have announced that in September 2010, they will embark on a thunderous sonic assault of the UK! Featuring supports from numerous breaking metal acts this promises to be a refreshing return to pure head banging fury. The penultimate date of the UK Tour will be shared with none other than the mighty MY RUIN and it's no secret that BEHOLDER have a great admiration for the band, as like them, they stand for the true essence of heavy metal! THE EDGE OF INSANITY UK TOUR September 2010 2nd - ROADHOUSE, BIRMINGHAM 3rd - THE CENTRAL, NOTTINGHAM 4th - THE QUEENS ...

Baconmusic's James Allman speaks exclusively to HOT LEG, and former THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins, before HOT LEG's performance at Stoke-on-Trent Sugarmill on 17th October 2008. Follow the below link to watch the interview:

Once again, Catton Hall played host to this years Mecca for metalheads, the one and only Bloodstock Open Air. Celebrating it's ten year anniversary, looking back, the festival has introduced some bands to the UK that metalheads probably would never have seen otherwise, and have made the likes of NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION and AMON AMARTH household names in the UK metal culture. Friday After impressive performances from SNAKEBITE and BLACK SPIDERS opened up proceedings, the stage was handed over to the self proclaimed 'new metal leader'. MANOWAR have never been modest, and clearly original guitarist ROSS THE BOSS hasn't lost any of ...