Andrew Halliday
@hallideus.bsky.social
I'm Andrew!
Bassist/Frontman of Culloden
Fan of: Anime, Manga, History, Mythology, Heavy Metal JRPGs, and Cats. And Greggs Sausage Rolls.
Bassist/Frontman of Culloden
Fan of: Anime, Manga, History, Mythology, Heavy Metal JRPGs, and Cats. And Greggs Sausage Rolls.
Mini clip off praccy of the one tune I sing for my second band. Now I can't do high falsetto or head voice screams like the gods of metal could but I've sussed another way of hitting some of those screams that I've discovered through some more extreme metal band singers who also have my issue.
November 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Mini clip off praccy of the one tune I sing for my second band. Now I can't do high falsetto or head voice screams like the gods of metal could but I've sussed another way of hitting some of those screams that I've discovered through some more extreme metal band singers who also have my issue.
Me at 5AM and needing to fix my body clock.
Should probably put down the PS5 controller but, the Genshin summer event is a lot of fun.
What's a healthy sleeping pattern again?
Should probably put down the PS5 controller but, the Genshin summer event is a lot of fun.
What's a healthy sleeping pattern again?
August 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Me at 5AM and needing to fix my body clock.
Should probably put down the PS5 controller but, the Genshin summer event is a lot of fun.
What's a healthy sleeping pattern again?
Should probably put down the PS5 controller but, the Genshin summer event is a lot of fun.
What's a healthy sleeping pattern again?
From the @cullodenband.bsky.social show on Monday night. This was an experience and a half. Organising, promoting and headlining a show all by ourselves for the first time in six years and it all worked out.
Onto the next show!
Onto the next show!
June 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
From the @cullodenband.bsky.social show on Monday night. This was an experience and a half. Organising, promoting and headlining a show all by ourselves for the first time in six years and it all worked out.
Onto the next show!
Onto the next show!
Played a gig in Gateshead, first one with @cullodenband since December and just so happened to be the day of the Toon's Carabao Cup victory celebrations so getting here and home was a nightmare on the metro.
WORTH IT THOUGH.
So glad to be back playing our history themedHeavy Metal music live
WORTH IT THOUGH.
So glad to be back playing our history themedHeavy Metal music live
April 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Played a gig in Gateshead, first one with @cullodenband since December and just so happened to be the day of the Toon's Carabao Cup victory celebrations so getting here and home was a nightmare on the metro.
WORTH IT THOUGH.
So glad to be back playing our history themedHeavy Metal music live
WORTH IT THOUGH.
So glad to be back playing our history themedHeavy Metal music live
Went to the Netherlands last week to see Tobias Sammet's Avantasia a band I've adored for a long time and it was every bit as magical as I could have hoped for. Tilburg and Den Bosch are also stunning places!
April 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Went to the Netherlands last week to see Tobias Sammet's Avantasia a band I've adored for a long time and it was every bit as magical as I could have hoped for. Tilburg and Den Bosch are also stunning places!
Clip from Tuesday, recording vocals for one of the new @cullodenband.bsky.social tunes in the studio for the upcoming EP
February 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Clip from Tuesday, recording vocals for one of the new @cullodenband.bsky.social tunes in the studio for the upcoming EP
Small clip from the studio, recording a new Culloden EP!
February 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Small clip from the studio, recording a new Culloden EP!
Got some riffs started last week when I was having a catchup with our guitarist, and I feel I have a great topic right here to put them to. Keeps the Newcastle/North East History vibe going!
January 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Got some riffs started last week when I was having a catchup with our guitarist, and I feel I have a great topic right here to put them to. Keeps the Newcastle/North East History vibe going!
Couple of pictures from the @cullodenband.bsky.social gig in Newcastle earlier this month.
Was quite a big test for this new ESP bass. Its much heavier, the neck is longer and well it plays differently all together than my Rickenbacker 4003 which I've used for every gig for the last 6 years so far!
Was quite a big test for this new ESP bass. Its much heavier, the neck is longer and well it plays differently all together than my Rickenbacker 4003 which I've used for every gig for the last 6 years so far!
December 24, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Couple of pictures from the @cullodenband.bsky.social gig in Newcastle earlier this month.
Was quite a big test for this new ESP bass. Its much heavier, the neck is longer and well it plays differently all together than my Rickenbacker 4003 which I've used for every gig for the last 6 years so far!
Was quite a big test for this new ESP bass. Its much heavier, the neck is longer and well it plays differently all together than my Rickenbacker 4003 which I've used for every gig for the last 6 years so far!
At Byker Grave in Newcastle today and to finish off the night is Venom Inc. First "official" iteration of Venom to play Newcastle in decades. Depending on if or not you count Abaddon's band playing here every now and again.
December 7, 2024 at 10:11 PM
At Byker Grave in Newcastle today and to finish off the night is Venom Inc. First "official" iteration of Venom to play Newcastle in decades. Depending on if or not you count Abaddon's band playing here every now and again.
It's not the bass I ordered as the good folk at Thomann mixed up my order and sent me a 4 string instead of a 5 but I'm genuinely considering keeping it and making do as the 5 string version of this is now out of stock and I cba to haul it to a drop off point
December 3, 2024 at 2:08 AM
It's not the bass I ordered as the good folk at Thomann mixed up my order and sent me a 4 string instead of a 5 but I'm genuinely considering keeping it and making do as the 5 string version of this is now out of stock and I cba to haul it to a drop off point
Typical Tuesday night for me down at the local. Jukebox full of 80s metal bangers and some quality ales. Love this place
November 26, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Typical Tuesday night for me down at the local. Jukebox full of 80s metal bangers and some quality ales. Love this place
One of the other gaming highlights for me this year was FINALLY getting off my arse and playing through Lost Belt 6 Avalon le Fae on Fate/Grand Order. Fucking hell what a story this was. The quality jump from the rest of the game which is canny, to this which is top notch. Fucking wow man. So good.
November 26, 2024 at 7:54 PM
One of the other gaming highlights for me this year was FINALLY getting off my arse and playing through Lost Belt 6 Avalon le Fae on Fate/Grand Order. Fucking hell what a story this was. The quality jump from the rest of the game which is canny, to this which is top notch. Fucking wow man. So good.
Still feeling great after finishing YS VIII again, YS X was sublime and tbf a better game worthy of respect but VIII feels like a love letter to 90s RPGs and the soundtrack really helps set the tone and emotion for Dana and the tragic fate of the Eternians. Plus she's my new phone wallpaper.
November 26, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Still feeling great after finishing YS VIII again, YS X was sublime and tbf a better game worthy of respect but VIII feels like a love letter to 90s RPGs and the soundtrack really helps set the tone and emotion for Dana and the tragic fate of the Eternians. Plus she's my new phone wallpaper.
I need a proper TV unit so I can play games without these fatties eclipsing my view. I don't have the heart to move them as they're so comfy!
November 26, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I need a proper TV unit so I can play games without these fatties eclipsing my view. I don't have the heart to move them as they're so comfy!
Just done another play through of YS VIII Lacrimosa of Dana and what a game. Just wow.
Still holds up well. Soundtrack is sublime especially for the Eternia sections of the game
Still holds up well. Soundtrack is sublime especially for the Eternia sections of the game
November 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Just done another play through of YS VIII Lacrimosa of Dana and what a game. Just wow.
Still holds up well. Soundtrack is sublime especially for the Eternia sections of the game
Still holds up well. Soundtrack is sublime especially for the Eternia sections of the game
That, was absolutely class. A very simple but effective old school feeling JRPG. Another banger from the YS series. No complaints!
November 21, 2024 at 4:44 AM
That, was absolutely class. A very simple but effective old school feeling JRPG. Another banger from the YS series. No complaints!
Studio pic off last week, doing the bass was so much easier than I thought, glad I actually sat down and practiced to the guides and click tracks!
November 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Studio pic off last week, doing the bass was so much easier than I thought, glad I actually sat down and practiced to the guides and click tracks!
From an exhibition in the summer at the Discovery Museum.
My childhood all in one display ahaha.
The 90s were canny tbh, Life began again just after the shitehawkery of over a decade of T*ries selling off everything that wasn't nailed down to private hands which we're still paying for today here.
My childhood all in one display ahaha.
The 90s were canny tbh, Life began again just after the shitehawkery of over a decade of T*ries selling off everything that wasn't nailed down to private hands which we're still paying for today here.
November 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM
From an exhibition in the summer at the Discovery Museum.
My childhood all in one display ahaha.
The 90s were canny tbh, Life began again just after the shitehawkery of over a decade of T*ries selling off everything that wasn't nailed down to private hands which we're still paying for today here.
My childhood all in one display ahaha.
The 90s were canny tbh, Life began again just after the shitehawkery of over a decade of T*ries selling off everything that wasn't nailed down to private hands which we're still paying for today here.
Last night's view down by the river.
Winter is showing it's face.
I love snow, we don't get it anywhere near as frequently or as much as I remember from my childhood.
Now for a day of work and some more YS X Nordics progress
Winter is showing it's face.
I love snow, we don't get it anywhere near as frequently or as much as I remember from my childhood.
Now for a day of work and some more YS X Nordics progress
November 20, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Last night's view down by the river.
Winter is showing it's face.
I love snow, we don't get it anywhere near as frequently or as much as I remember from my childhood.
Now for a day of work and some more YS X Nordics progress
Winter is showing it's face.
I love snow, we don't get it anywhere near as frequently or as much as I remember from my childhood.
Now for a day of work and some more YS X Nordics progress
You want to know the epitome of English culture? There's a place in Northumberland called Shilbottle, and every so often someone makes a slight adjustment to the road signs.
Like so.
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR DECADES. Non stop.
I love this.
Like so.
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR DECADES. Non stop.
I love this.
November 18, 2024 at 2:56 PM
You want to know the epitome of English culture? There's a place in Northumberland called Shilbottle, and every so often someone makes a slight adjustment to the road signs.
Like so.
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR DECADES. Non stop.
I love this.
Like so.
THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR DECADES. Non stop.
I love this.
The Town Walls of Newcastle. In Medieval times the Toon was a walled fortress city and these ruins are the same walls from the 12-1300s that hosted many attacks, until they fell during the English Civil War in CE1644
November 18, 2024 at 3:37 AM
The Town Walls of Newcastle. In Medieval times the Toon was a walled fortress city and these ruins are the same walls from the 12-1300s that hosted many attacks, until they fell during the English Civil War in CE1644
Story for any fellow Northerners & Brits.
This a George Stephenson/Geordie Lamp, used down the pits.
He invented this and tested it himself but not without being accused that he he copied off Sir Humphrey Davy's Lamp design. This is one of the possible origins of where "Geordie" comes from.
This a George Stephenson/Geordie Lamp, used down the pits.
He invented this and tested it himself but not without being accused that he he copied off Sir Humphrey Davy's Lamp design. This is one of the possible origins of where "Geordie" comes from.
November 17, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Story for any fellow Northerners & Brits.
This a George Stephenson/Geordie Lamp, used down the pits.
He invented this and tested it himself but not without being accused that he he copied off Sir Humphrey Davy's Lamp design. This is one of the possible origins of where "Geordie" comes from.
This a George Stephenson/Geordie Lamp, used down the pits.
He invented this and tested it himself but not without being accused that he he copied off Sir Humphrey Davy's Lamp design. This is one of the possible origins of where "Geordie" comes from.
Playing entire sets with my leather jacket on? Of course. Going to start reconsidering once we get some more, faster tempo riff heavy tunes into the set.
November 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Playing entire sets with my leather jacket on? Of course. Going to start reconsidering once we get some more, faster tempo riff heavy tunes into the set.