Metality UAE

Today we remember Ronnie James Dio – RIP

Metality UAE — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:48:46 +0000

Born July 10th 1942, Dio was renowned as one of the most powerful voices in heavy metal, he was the father of the ‘metal horns’ and one of the best known and best loved metal artists of his time. Dio died on May 16th 2010. Below are just a few videos of the heavy metal …

Win a pair of Fan Pit tickets to Dubai Rock Fest

Metality UAE — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:10 +0000

To win a pair of tickets to the Dubai Rock Fest featuring Yngwie Malmstein, Epica, Myrath, Dark Tranquility, Anuryzm and Nightmare, answer the below question: What happy event did Epica announce on Facebook on April 24th? (hint, it is to do with their lead singer Simone) Please send in your answer to metalityuae@yahoo.co.uk before May 20th. Only …

Interview: Guitar maestro Thomas Zwijsen (playing in Dubai on May 31st with Blaze Bayley)

Metality UAE — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:39:50 +0000

Classic acoustic and heavy metal guitarist Thomas Zwijsen recently released his acoustic album Nylon Maiden, a solo album with 11 of his Iron Maiden arrangements. Thomas was inspired to create the album after getting nearly two million views on his YouTube videos of him covering Iron Maiden songs acoustically. We chat to Thomas about his collaboration …

Depeche Mode to play Abu Dhabi F1 – November 3rd

Metality UAE — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:11:59 +0000

FLASH has confirmed that British electronic trio Depeche Mode will play the closing night at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts on November 3rd. The concerts have also been extended to four nights, kicking off with a GCC performance weekend of Arab performers and closing with at the du Arena on Yas Island. The first After-Race Concert will …

Interview: Anuryzm

Metality UAE — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:58:43 +0000

Dubai metal act Anuryzm, best known for opening for Avenged Sevenfold in 2012, is playing the Dubai Rock Festival 2013 and is the only local act on the bill. We had a chat with the vocalist Nadeem Bibby on what the band is up to, and how hard it is to break out of …

The winner of the pair of tickets to see Blaze Bayley LIVE in Dubai is…

Metality UAE — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:25:06 +0000

A huge congratulations to Bilal Javaid, who has won a SIGNED Russian Holiday EP and a pair of tickets to see former Iron Maiden vocalist Blaze Bayley LIVE in Dubai on May 31st. For more information on the event, please click here.

The winner of the pair of Dubai Rock Fest tickets is…

Metality UAE — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:17:49 +0000

Congratulations to Mohammed Ahangary, who has won a pair of fan pit tickets to the Dubai Rock Fest on June 7th! Watch out for our second DRF competition coming at you tomorrow!

Interview: Anne Bakker, violin player, jazz musician and Iron Maiden fan – playing in Dubai on May 31st

Metality UAE — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:48:33 +0000

Anne Bakker, currently touring with Blaze Bayley and Thomas Zwijsen for the Russian Holiday album, is a trained violinist and jazz musician, who began her love of music at the tender age of 8. While Anne is best known for her jazz and improvisation, she has also discovered a passion for heavy metal through her …

Metality UAE interviews Nightmare

Metality UAE — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:56:40 +0000

French heavy metallers Nightmare are heading to Dubai to take part in the Dubai Rock Fest. The band, founded in 1979 recently released their new album Burden of God, which is described as combining thrashy riffs with new elements. We nabbed a quick interview with the band Can you tell us how you feel about …

The Boxtones get ready to rock out the Dubai underground scene

Metality UAE — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:54 +0000

The Boxtones are a five piece international band from Scotland and Canada, currently living in Dubai. They have been working for the past 8 to 10 years performing in 5 star establishments providing contract entertainment around the world. The Boxtones came to Dubai just over two years ago, and started to pen together their own …