Victoria Purcell

1 week ago | ramzine.co.uk | Victoria Purcell

Be among the first to experience Bloodstock’s Winter Gathering this December? This exciting new one-day addition to the premier heavy metal summer festival is scheduled for launch on 6th December 2025. Set in the iconic KK’s Steelmill in Wolverhampton, this can’t-miss event for metal enthusiasts will kick off at 2pm, featuring a stellar lineup of top-notch acts. Bloodstock is excited to announce that the main stage will showcase the legendary doom metal band Candlemass.

1 week ago | ramzine.co.uk | Victoria Purcell

Last month, Richie Kotzen (known for his work with Poison, Mr. Big, and Winery Dogs) withdrew from Maid of Stone 2025. Kotzen’s team stated: “Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the Artist’s control, it is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of Richie Kotzen’s appearance and performance at the upcoming Maid Of Stone festival on July 18th in Maidstone UK. Richie sincerely apologizes for this disappointment and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding”.

1 week ago | ramzine.co.uk | Victoria Purcell

Evanescence are back with a fresh music video for their song ‘Afterlife’. This track is currently part of Netflix’s new animated series, Devil May Cry, which made an impressive entrance at No. 4 during its premiere week. The series has garnered positive reviews in the adult animation category and has maintained its place in Netflix’s Global TV Top 10 for two consecutive weeks.

1 week ago | ramzine.co.uk | Victoria Purcell

Coheed and Cambria have unveiled their latest album, The Father of Make Believe, released through Virgin in March 2025. Coheed have established themselves as the masters of concept albums, with their earlier works forming part of ‘The Amory Wars’ and ‘Vaxis’ narratives, complemented by accompanying comic books.

1 week ago | ramzine.co.uk | Victoria Purcell

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Dixon, a music journalist, reviewer, and valued member of the RAMzine team, who left us on 9th April 2025 at age 67. Tom Dixon was born in the North East of England on 16th November 1957. He tied the knot with his wife Dianne, whom he first met in grammar school back in 1978. Together, they built a life in Somerset and celebrated an enduring marriage that spanned half a century.