New post-hardcore titans on the block, GRIEF RITUAL have won Metal 2 The Masses in their first attempt and secured themselves a place at BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL 2019! Grief Ritual are a quartet hailing from South West England, marrying together elements of post-hardcore, mathcore and screamo. Their brute force intensity, pummelling, …
Read More »Rammstein – Milton Keynes – Saturday 6th July 2019
I normally avoid arena and stadium gigs like the plague but if one band was going to change my mind, then it has to be Rammstein, especially as they are only doing one UK gig here in 2019. Tickets were bought last November and the last eight months have seemed …
Read More »FRANK TURNER – New album ‘No mans land’ and podcast series announced
Frank Turner has announced release details for his new album, ‘No Man’s Land’ coming this August, alongside the lead single & launch of a new podcast series. Produced by Catherine Marks (Foals, The Big Moon) and due out August 16 via Xtra Mile/Polydor, ‘No Man’s Land’ is driven by the …
Read More »Plague 9 – Australian newcomers release debut EP
PLAGUE 9’s debut EP ‘Mr Ass’ is out now! The Australian traditional heavy metal newcomers from Adelaide have just released this, their debut EP. ‘Mr Ass’ is a good mix of thrash and more traditional style heavy metal riffs. Drawing influence from bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Iron Maiden …
Read More »SOS Festival 2019 Stage times
SOS Festival 2019 announce day by day stage times: Tickets are available now via our own website at www.sosfestival.net https://www.facebook.com/sosfestivalmanchester/ Prices are the same as in 2018: Weekend £20 Friday £10 Saturday £10 Sunday £10 All ages welcome
Read More »ANGELIC UPSTARTS signs to DEMONS RUN AMOK!
ANGELIC UPSTARTS signs to DEMONS RUN AMOK! A dream is coming true!!! With pride, joy and happiness we´re excited to announce the signing of a real UK Skinhead/Punk Legend! Please welcome ANGELIC UPSTARTS to the ever growing Demons Run Amok Entertainment family!! Angelic Upstarts formed in 1977 in South Shields, North-East England. Working …
Read More »RAGE FOR ORDER Release Promo Video For Atlas Weekend!
As recently announced, Metal hard rockers RAGE FOR ORDER will play, alongside their roster mates NEREIS, at this year’s edition of Atlas Weekend, taking place on July 9th – 14th. The band has unleashed a teaser video for the event.
Read More »The Kingcrows – Brute Force and Ignorance
Leeds based Sleaze-Punk-n-Rollers The Kingcrows released their latest album Brute Force and Ignorance via Corvus Rex Recordings earlier this year. If you did Latin in school you may remember that the translation of Corvus is crow and Rex is King. I’ll leave you to work out for yourself whether it’s …
Read More »NANOWAR OF STEEL feat. Gigatron – New summer hit and video released!
What would happen if the black metal greats took a break from burning churches to dance at a reggaeton party? Well, speculate no further because NANOWAR OF STEEL has the answer with their summer hit single ‘NORWEGIAN REGGAETON’! The Italian power metal parody band is feeling the heat of the …
Read More »THE OLD FIRM CASUALS reveal new Video!
THE OLD FIRM CASUALS reveal new Video! “Casual Rock n Roll” taken from the full length album “Holger Danske” Directed and edited by Dalan McNabola Filmed by Dalan McNabola, Ben Mahoney and Nate Kristoff
Read More »THE TAKE – Self Titled Album OUT NOW / NEW VIDEO ONLINE
The self titled debut by one of the most talked acts in todays Punkscene – THE TAKE! has just been released. To celebrate the release the band decided to publish their second Video for “Revolution Now” a cover song by NYs first OI Band THE PRESS! Famed NYHC drummer Will Shepler (formerly …
Read More »Phil Campbell announces solo record
After two very successful releases with PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS and countless live shows with rock giants like GUNS N’ ROSES, legendary long-time MOTÖRHEAD guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL is currently laying down finishing touches to his first-ever solo record. CAMPBELL comments: _”I’m really happy to release my first solo …
Read More »COLORVINE (formerly Tower City) Release ‘Radio Days’ Fan Video
US rock band COLORVINE (formerly TOWER CITY) have released a fan video for ‘Radio Days’, the track is taken from their new melodic rock album ‘Wake Up‘, which was released in Europe on July 5th, 2019 via CV Media Group/Cargo Records UK. This isn’t the typical “come-back” story, though. Forget the band previously signed with Warner Brothers, Interscope and Atlantic, and …
Read More »Victim Of Myself release first music video ‘Signed Destiny’
Melodic metal band – Victim Of Myself – from Stuttgart, Germany release their first official music video of Signed Destiny. Check it out below
Read More »The Eagles – Arena, Birmingham – 28th June 2019
Tonight saw The Eagles in Birmingham. As they said when they took to the stage, there are no fireworks, just some guys with guitar playing. With no support act the band took to the stage at 8pm and promised two and a half hours of music. While they may not …
Read More »Lynyrd Skynyrd – Resorts world arena, Birmingham – 30th June 2019
Tonight’s gig at the Resorts World arena (or NEC as most fans still call it) was one I’d been looking forward to for a while as it’s a superb bill. Headlining is Lynyrd Skynyrd on their farewell tour. The main support is Status Quo, and the opening act is Massive …
Read More »Spam Javelin – The Crack Whores Of Betws Garmon
Beautifully designed by a crack whore from Betws Garmon, this album will nestle into your record collection between Spacemen 3 and Spandau Ballet, states Bandcamp. Never a truer word printed. Neil Crud never holds back if he has something to say, and why should he. He’s been a pioneer of …
Read More »Bloodred Hourglass – Godsend
It’s easy to predict where this classy quintet hail from. Their Melodic Death / Thrash Metal genre oozes Finnish descendance. Godsend is the band’s fourth full length album, spanning a thirteen year career, and it starts off perfectly with ‘Waves Of Black’. Crushing guitars fellow a brief melodic intro and …
Read More »Schattenmann – Epidemie
When I was asked to review the new album by Schattenmann it was pitched to me as “if you like Rammstein you might like this”. So as the album starts I’m already prejudging. As if aimed to not disappoint the opening track Schattenland has the throbbing industrial guitar beat from …
Read More »Quiet The Thief – The Fate Of Elision.
There are two points to consider on this fine EP The Fate Of Elision, the brand new release from Stoke based Quiet The Thief. One is what the title means and most importantly, who has spiked their oatcakes to get them to write heavier songs? This fierce five track opus …
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