Wednesday, January 7, 2009

‘Festivals’ News

Live: Hard Rock Hell II - Prestatyn Pontins - 5 & 6/12/2008

Live: Hard Rock Hell II - Prestatyn Pontins - 5 & 6/12/2008

Sunday, December 7, 2008 13:46

A lot of credit has to go to the person who had the idea of a heavy metal boot camp, but having the idea is one thing and actually giving it a shot is worthy of major commendation. Last year, ...

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Hammerfest Announced - Bullet For My Valentine Confirmed

Hammerfest Announced - Bullet For My Valentine Confirmed

Thursday, November 20, 2008 13:03

Following the hugely successful sold out Hard Rock Hell in 2007 and forthcoming sold out Hard Rock Hell II (December 2008), Hard Rock Hell have teamed up with Metal Hammer to announce the inaugural Hammerfest – an event that is ...

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Live: Firefest V - Nottingham Rock City - 25/10/2008 to 26/10/2008

Live: Firefest V - Nottingham Rock City - 25/10/2008 to 26/10/2008

Monday, November 3, 2008 13:53

In the middle of day one of FIREFEST I was enjoying a nice late afternoon pint round the corner from Nottingham Rock City when I overheard someone saying "oh, it's that bloody Firefest again, I'd go along, but £100 for ...

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Bloodstock Open Air - Catton Hall, Derbyshire - 15/16/17th August 2008

Bloodstock Open Air - Catton Hall, Derbyshire - 15/16/17th August 2008

Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:53

Welcome to the fourth installment of the Bloodstock Open Air festival. The 2008 edition boasted a terrific main stage line-up across 3 days, with two further stages packed with young unsigned bands (including the delights of NECROSADISTIC GOAT TORTURE...?!?!) looking ...

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Damnation Festival: Onslaught & Benediction Confirmed

Thursday, August 14, 2008 5:11

UK thrash titans ONSLAUGHT and death metal legends BENEDICTION have been confirmed for the Damnation Festival 2008, set to take place Saturday, November 22 at Leeds University. According the organizers, this year's festival has been expanded to a full three-stage, 3,500-capacity event. ...

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Creamfields 2008 - Radio One to Broadcast Live

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 13:17

BBC RADIO 1 TO BROADCAST 10 HOURS LIVE FROM CREAMFIELDS + BBC INTRODUCING LINE UP ANNOUNCED / JUDGE JULES ‘GOES UNDER’!Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August ‘08Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire www.creamfields.com

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Bloodstock Competition: Closed

Monday, July 28, 2008 5:42

Congratulations to Steven McDermott of Colne, Lancs, who has won a pair of tickets to Bloodstock 2008! He correctly answered that SAXON headlined the very first Bloodstock indoor festival in 2001.  

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Live: Magic Circle Festival - Bad Arolsen, Germany - 10th - 12th July 2008

Live: Magic Circle Festival - Bad Arolsen, Germany - 10th - 12th July 2008

Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:38

The Magic Circle Festival is unique, as it is a festival that is organised and put together by a band and it's very own record label. The band in question are the legendary warriors of metal, MANOWAR. Worldwide, ...

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Rock and Blues Custom Show: Event Cancelled

Monday, July 14, 2008 2:29

One Percent Entertainments Group, which organizes the annual UK festival Rock & Blues Custom Show (described as a "three-day festival of motorcycles, rock music and drinking" that regularly attracts some 15,000 people) , has released the following statement regarding this year's ...

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Wickerman Festival - Hot Picks

Friday, July 11, 2008 6:38

Often dubbed the “Misfit of Scottish Festivals” the Wickerman is once again set to sizzle on the 25th & 26th July. The Solway Coasts most warmly regarded event has finalised its musical line-up and on-site entertainment. Artistic Director Sid Ambrose ...

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