Hold Tight Archives – At The Barrier

Darkest Era – Wither On The Vine: Album Review

By At The Barrier on 29th September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Darkest Era break their silence with their first album in nearly a decade. Wither On The Vine is oh so very welcome.

Ithaca w/ Pupil Slicer & Lure In – Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 4th August 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Ithaca step out in support of their stupendously good second LP, They Fear Us; a record that is so very vital.

Ithaca – They Fear Us: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 26th July 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Ithaca return with their second album, They Fear Us; a blistering mix of hardcore, prog, power pop and industrial metal.

Dynatron – Origins: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 16th October 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Dynatron (alias of Jeppe Hasseriis) form the sound to eternal space exploration on Origins, their new album through Blood Music.

Exploring Birdsong – Rebellion, Manchester: Live Review

By Howard King on 1st October 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Exploring Birdsong return to the live stage in Manchester to haunt and enchant the masses at Rebellion Bar in Manchester.

Necronautical – Slain In The Spirit : Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 18th August 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Necronautical release a metal tour de force, on their fourth album, that takes the band into new and exciting musical territory.

Defocus on Linkin Park: Why I Love

By At The Barrier on 20th July 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Defocus’ Simon Müller joins us to share his love of Linkin Park. A band that conquered the world several times over but have also dealt with many struggles.

Heavy Metal Round Up – June 2021

By Dominic Walsh on 27th June 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

We take a look at some of the most recent heavy metal releases from the world of heavy metal. Our round up takes us to Europe and South America.

Hacktivist on Björk: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 20th June 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Jot Maxi from Hacktivist joins us to share his love of the quite unique artist Björk. Hacktivist have recently released their new album, Hyperdialect.

Boss Keloid – Family The Smiling Thrush: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 2nd June 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Boss Keloid return with their fifth long player of wondrous progressive heavy metal destined to stir your soul.

Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Boss Keloid on Don McLean’s American Pie…much more than a title track

By Special Guest on 9th May 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Ste Arands, drummer with Boss Keloid, writes about his love of Don McLean’s American Pie record and why the album is much more than just the title track.