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Jul 184 min read

New Metal on Merseyside exhibition sheds light on the unsung heroes and heroines of metal

Krazyhouse stickers and equipment at the Promoting Metal on Merseyside exhibition (photo: James Brady) The work that goes into making...

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May 243 min read

Liverpool's Royal Court rock years - reflections on a beloved music venue

The Clash's Joe Strummer entering Liverpool's Royal Court (photo credit: David Hynes) Having celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2018,...

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Mar 184 min read

Heavy Metal on the Airwaves and Show No Mersey - why February 2nd was a special date for us

Spitfyre at Show No Mersey (photo credit: Phil Vidamour) February 2nd saw two major events on the Metal on Merseyside calendar in the...

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Jan 65 min read

Heavy New Year: Why 2024 is going to be historic for Merseyside metal

Conan Last year saw the continued resurgence of the Merseyside metal scene. From sell-out shows by Obituary to the long-awaited return of...

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Sep 6, 20233 min read

From the Powerstation to the O2 Academy: Obituary return to Liverpool after 33 years

To commemorate the return of death metal legends Obituary to Liverpool for their forthcoming gig at O2 Academy, we look back at the first...

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May 31, 20233 min read

Carcass return to their rotten Merseyside roots

Carcass (photo credit: Ester Segarra) Since announcing their reformation in 2007, Carcass have re-established their status as one of the...

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Mar 12, 20234 min read

Metal 2 The Masses Merseyside: a competition that continues to galvanize the scene

Last year's Metal 2 The Masses Merseyside winners, Novacrow, performing in the final at Zanzibar (photo credit: Phil Vidamour) The dates...

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Jul 4, 20222 min read

Why Metal on Merseyside?

Another music website emanating from one of the most celebrated music cities in the world? “Why should I care?” you may ask. Liverpool is...

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