Category Archives: Rock

Great gigs of Camp Crystal Lake

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Martin Wrightson

So I’ve covered the story behind Crystal Lake (here) but what about the gigs themselves?! Here are some which have us singing “MMMEEMMOORRIIEES” ala Ziltoid. Rammstein – MEN Arena 2010. Where it all began. What’s not to like about Germans … Continue reading →

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The curious case of Camp Crystal Lake

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Martin Wrightson

“If you get on with me and my sense of humour, you’ll get on with them fine” Fred explained to me as we headed to the MEN Arena to watch Rammstein. I’d not known Fred for long and we’d met … Continue reading →

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4 – Faith No More – Angel Dust (1992)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Martin Wrightson

These past few years I’ve become fairly well versed in the grunge and alt rock/metal music of the 90’s but I cannot find anyone from this era (or any other era) that sounds like Faith No More. The sheer amount … Continue reading →

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5 – Mastodon – Once More ‘Round The Sun (2014)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Martin Wrightson

In the world of modern metal (and even some of the more adventurous rock circles), Mastodon are fast becoming a household name. From humble sludge metal routes, they’ve incorporated progressive elements as well as stoner rock into their sound and … Continue reading →

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9 – Deftones – White Pony (2000)

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Martin Wrightson

Sometimes you stumble across bands you just aren’t ready for. Back in 2010, I attended my first festival. It was Download and some band were subbing to Rage Against The Machine called Deftones. I’d not checked out any of their … Continue reading →

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10 – Devin Townsend – Ziltoid the Omniscient (2007)

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Martin Wrightson

A concept album with a storyline based on a omnidimensional, omniscient space alien who threatens to invade planet Earth in search of humankinds finest cup of coffee isn’t something you come across every day. In fact, I’m probably doing the … Continue reading →

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3 – Alice in Chains – Dirt (1992)

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Martin Wrightson

Many considered grunge to be the death of metal back in the 90’s. Whilst the thrash bands of the 80’s gradually descended into identity crisis mediocrity, grunge seemed to be the “in scene”. Whilst all the big grunge bands offered … Continue reading →

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6 – Baroness – Blue Record (2009)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Martin Wrightson

I’ve got a huge amount of respect for Baroness. For a band to bounce back from a horrific bus crash (minus two of the original members) shows tremendous strength. Just read this post from the year anniversary of the accident … Continue reading →

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8 – Clutch – Earth Rocker (2013)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Martin Wrightson

“Rock is dead” is one of those phrases that gets repeated quite often by people who never had any interest in rock music in the first place and/or people who will listen to only the sickest new Hip-Hop or electronic … Continue reading →

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9 – Mad Season – Above (1995)

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Martin Wrightson

Mad Season were a grunge supergroup consisting of members from Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and Screaming Trees. Before you cringe at the term supergroup, this isn’t a band whose big ego’s clashed and they ended up making something disappointing. In … Continue reading →

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