Judging by the striking mix of fans gathered outside The Garage in Glasgow, it was almost impossible to tell what kind of night awaited. However, the uncertainty quickly vanished the moment the first riff escaped the walls of the venue, and it became clear we were in for pure, unrelenting carnage. Touring in celebration of their latest release, Heimat , German extreme metal titans HEAVEN SHALL BURN stormed into Glasgow as part of their Heimat Over Europe run. They last grace

What happens when you combine two great nights of metal into one? You get a truly special night of seven bands showcasing what they can do and why metal is not going away any time soon. Doors for tonight’s gig open at four, this early start is to accommodate every band being able to play. The majority of bands tonight only get half an hour, with the longest set only being an hour. The first band to take the stage is Life Cycles, who bring a more hardcore-based approach to met

Heaven Shall Burn are back, and they’ve brought the usual: crushing riffs, heartfelt fury, a choir or two, and enough political intent...