Album Review: Ferocious Dog – Ferocious Dog (10th Anniversary Edition)
My first ever introduction into the Ferocious Dog world was when they supported The Levellers and since then I have been an avid fan ever since, so the opportunity to review the re-release of their debut album was too good an opportunity to pass up, especially when it comes packaged with a recording of a …
Live Review: W.A.S.P / South Of Salem – Manchester Academy, Manchester 17.03.2023
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a crowd sporting pretty much no other shirts than those of just one band, normally the torsos will be punctuated with similar bands of the same genre as the hosting band but not on this occasion, not in Manchester tonight. This is perhaps a testament to the …
Live Review: Kreator / Municipal Waste / Pest Control – Leeds Beckett University, Leeds 09.03.2023
A brisk walk up to the venue in the blizzard that had hit Leeds tonight was enough to wake anyone up and by the time I had reached the doors I, along with many more, struck a definite resemblance to a generously covered snowman. On parade outside the Beckett Uni was a veritable feast of …
Live Review: Lamb Of God / Kreator / Municipal Waste – Manchester Academy, Manchester 07.03.2023
Another trip over the Pennines, this time with a full thrash assault set firmly in the sights courtesy of the unmistakable chaotic Municipal Waste and the mighty Kreator bolstered by a huge slab of American metal by way of Virginia’s very own Lamb of God. This was going to be special and as such, I …
Meet: Symphonic Metal Band Ad Infinitum
Swiss/German symphonic metallers Ad infinitum are all set to release their new album ‘Chapter III – Downfall’ at the end of this month. Backseat Mafia caught up with bassist Korbinian Benedict to find out a little bit about the new album and their favourite shows from their recent tour with ‘Amaranthe’, ‘Beast In Black’ and …
Meet: German Black Metal Band Imperium Dekadenz
German Black Metal Band, Imperium Dekadenz, have recently unleashed their latest opus ‘Into Sorrow Evermore’ and have taken some time out to very kindly answer a few questions for Backseat Mafia. Hi and a massive thanks for taking the time today, it really is appreciated. ‘Into Sorrow Evermore’ is a sublime album, absolutely fantastic, did …
News: Incineration Festival 2023
One of the UK’s most Extreme Metal Festivals is back, and back in the most brutal meaning of the word. Taking over four of the most iconic venues in Camden, The Electric Ballroom, The Underworld, The Black Heart and The Dev, Incineration Festival is ready to unleash its ninth instalment of this battering festival upon …
Live Review: Hundred Reasons / Hell Is For Heroes / My Vitriol – O2 Academy, Leeds 23.02.2023
On a particularly chilly February evening, I made my way towards the O2 Academy in Leeds, ready for an evening crammed full of British Rock of the alternative variety. Hundred Reasons were in town and for good measure, they had brought My Vitriol and Hell Is For Heroes with them. As the stage was prepped …
Live Review: Black Star Riders / Michael Monroe / Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – O2 Academy, Leeds 19.02.2023
Leeds, tonight we were in the hands of Rock Royalty, tonight it was time for the Black Star Riders with none other than Michael Monroe and Phil Campbell and his Bastard Sons in tow. As Phil Campbell and his Bastard sons took to the stage in front of a huge banner depicting their name, the …
Live Review: Dream Theater / Arion – O2 Apollo, Manchester 17.02.2023
As the evening drew in and I approached the Apollo I couldn’t help but notice an air of sophistication and maturity surrounding the whole ambience, and as I entered the regal theatre my suspicions were only corroborated even more when I was met with an empty merch area and a floor full of seats with …