Scenes do not grow by accident.
Conversations. Different viewpoints. Honest challenge. A shared belief that what we are building in Suffolk can be bigger, stronger and more connected than it is today.
That is a huge part of Suffolk ‘n’ Metal.
It is not just about showing up and talking about music we love. It is about planning properly, creating structure, setting clear goals and making sure the ambition has somewhere real to go. Because without that, even the best ideas stay exactly where they started.
James, Toby and I do not need to think the same to move in the same direction. In fact, it is often the different perspectives that sharpen the vision and raise the standard.
That is how meaningful things get built. Not through ego. Through trust, discussion and a collective commitment to doing something that lasts.
For the scene. For the artists. For the people who care enough to help shape what comes next.
/Andy
#SuffolkNMetal #LocalMusicScene #BehindTheScenes #MetalCommunity
It’s finally here! Toby’s demo and review of the @marshallamps 1959HW modded by @dangower to killer Kali specs!
#marshall #marshallamps #moddedmarshall #toan #guitartone
Check out this Marshall 1959 Handwired Plexi that I transformed into a high gain fire-breather for Toby Allen @buhimothstudios
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Killer Kali mod loaded with some awesome upgrades for maximum tonal flexibility. Now this amp can cover all your needs from classic crunch to high gain mayhem!🤘🏼🎸🔥
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#goweramplification #dangower #moddedmarshall #marshallplexi #guitaramps
Top 20 of 2025 by @suffolk_n_metal on @totalrockonline
10) Bloody Pineapples — Bloody Pineapples @bloody_pineapples_band
From a production standpoint, “Bloody Pineapples” is already operating at a level many more established bands would kill for. Given how often underground bands sacrifice impact at the altar of DIY “authenticity”, it’s refreshing to hear a hardcore record that understands that sounding good and meaning it are not mutually exclusive.
Some people will always equate visible fun with a lack of credibility, and Bloody Pineapples aren’t here to argue with them. They’re too busy packing out rooms in London, Ipswich, Eugene, Seattle and beyond, turning casual curiosity into repeat offenders in the pit.  For the rest of us, “Bloody Pineapples” is proof that you can push the genre sideways without losing the core values: intensity, community, and songs that make you move whether you want to or not.
Standout track: “Salt The Wound”.
/TotalRockOfficial/suffolk-n-metal-top-20-of-2025-29th-december-2025/
#Top20 #AlbumOf2025 #PunkRock #NewMusic #SuffolkNMetal
Trying out the new THALL amp sim from @odeholm.audio it’s absolutely nuts, so easy to get a good sound when tuned low!
#producerlife #thall #guitartone #metalcore #ampsim #hardcore #aiiz #evertune #solarguitars
Working on some guitar tones today at the lab!
#TheAudioLab #theaudiolabrecordingstudio #buhimoth #producerlife #toan #tone #guitartone #evh #marshallamps #ipswichmetalscene
*slaps top of guitar rack*
“These bad boys can hold so many filthy riffs”
Which one would you play first?
#guitar #guitarlife #filthyriffs #gurnfordays #buhimoth #orangeamps #marshallamps #schecter #solarguitars #solarola #squier #jacksonguitars
We tried out the new Bus Glue Plugin suite from @andrewade and @joeysturgistones on a song by @wraak_official (signed to @metalvisionrecords )
What do you think? Have you tried these plugins out yet?
#joeysturgistones #andrewwade #busglueandrewwade #metalvision #wraak #producerlife #metalcore #metalcoreformind #thylastdrop #killerkorp #metalmixing
There’s still a few spots in May, June, and July to record with Buhimoth Studios / Audio Lab, but the calendar is filling up fast, so get in touch asap!
#buhimoth #hardcore #metalcore #metalband #recordingmetal #ukhc #eahc #killerkorp #wraak #centralaudiolab #metalvisionrecords #metalproduction
I think my pedalboard is finally done. Dual purpose for shows and for reamping. Do you think I have enough boosts/drives? What’s your favourite?
#pedalboard #reamping #tonex #bosspedals #bosspedals #earthquakerdevices #godcityinstruments #jimdunlop #spectremediagroup #horizondevices #nyxguitar
