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The return of Acid Bath has been the reunion story of the year, and rightly so. Few bands occupy the kind of hallowed, untouchable space they carved out before tragedy tore them apart in 1997, and the weight of that legacy hung heavy in the air long before a sing...

In more than a couple of ways, the re-emergence of Acid Bath is following in the deep footprints of when Sleep shook off their retirement from the stage. Both were legendary Metal bands whose careers hit a sudden stop in the ’90s.

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The British Airways ARC officially opens on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, though for Metal fans, July will be more interesting with three nights with Sammy Hagar, w...

After fourteen years, Desertfest has become a staple in the calendar of any doom, stoner psych or sludge fan that is worth their salt. It is a yearly pilgrimage to the grimy lanes of Camden, diving between some of the most hallowed halls the scene has to offer. You can read all this years Desertfest coverage at

Friday night has always been a great time to party, the end of the working week for many, giving the excuse to let their hair down and potentially enjoy a few drinks while they are at it. Certainly, the soundtrack for the evening could not be better, and both Star Circus and headliner