Thursday night in the heart of Camden and the masses are descending to the Black Heart to see a long promised heavy metal concert and bang their heads with an early start for the weekend. The heavy metal ritual would commence at 8, with UK based Primitai on stage, promising …
Read More »Europe – Institute, Birmingham – 19th September 2018
Tonight’s opening act is Scottish blues rock band King King. They’re a great choice given the bluesy nature of recent Europe albums, and the fact that King King are a great live band. That fact was evident from the fact that the hardcore Europe fans who had been queuing outside …
Read More »FLEDDY MELCULY LAUNCHES NEW SINGLE VIDEO ‘IK BEN KWAAD’ (I Am Angry)! Live Album ‘Live At Graspop’ Coming December 2018!
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Read More »CHROME DIVISION | RELEASE FIRST SINGLE OFF THEIR FINAL ALBUM ‘ONE LAST RIDE’
For one last time, infernal hard rockers CHROME DIVISION will let their engines roar. CHROME DIVISION | RELEASE FIRST SINGLE OFF THEIR FINAL ALBUM ‘ONE LAST RIDE’ AND START PRE-ORDERS For one last time, infernal hard rockers CHROME DIVISION will let their engines roar. After 5 full-length albums and the …
Read More »HRH CROWS 2018 – Sunday
Stonewire were first to play in the VIP sessions and it was a great start to the day – Sky has a great voice and the acoustic set showed off the gentler side of her vocals whereas the later main stage set showed off the power she’s got in her …
Read More »HRH CROWS 2018 – Saturday
This was the first day of the first HRH Crows – Country Rock, Outlaw, Western & Southern Rock. Held in the O2 Academy in Sheffield there was a fairly diverse lineup to look forward to over the weekend. Before the main event started, there were two bands doing acoustic sets …
Read More »Bigfoot + The New Breed – Eleven, Stoke
On only the second date of an extensive UK tour (following five European gigs) it looked like a baptism by fire for new Bigfoot lead vocalist Sean Seabrook but he made it look effortless with a confident delivery and stage persona point proven by set opener ‘Eat Your Words’ from …
Read More »The Senton Bombs – Outsiders
When your live show is like four of the Inbetweeners necking a ruck of Monster drinks before going onstage to let all hell break loose, it must be a daunting task for The Senton Bombs to capture that vibe in the studio but with forthcoming studio album release Outsiders on …
Read More »Fuzz Rockers Under Release New Video
Fuzz rock trio Under have released the brand-new video for the track “Traitors Gate”! The clip, which premiered recently on Echoes and Dust, shows the band performing while stripped half nude while chained and gagged. Shot in a grainy, weathered VHS style it fits perfectly with the trio’s lo-fi, bass …
Read More »YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCE POP-UP VEGAN KEBAB SHOP ‘YOU ME AT SHISH’
YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF YOU ME AT SHISH BAND WILL OPEN THEIR OWN VEGAN KEBAB SHOP TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEW ALBUM “VI” OPENING ON 5TH OCTOBER IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEMPLE OF SEITAN TEMPLE GOODS CAFE, LONDON, E8 2BT. DOORS OPEN AT 6PM …
Read More »Cirith Ungol – Witch’s Game EP
California is a long way from Cirith Ungol, Tolkien’s fictional pass leading to the kingdom of Gondor. Somebody should have told the Ventura power metal outfit of the same name, as it seems they’ve let an orc or two loose on their upcoming EP ‘Witch’s Game’. A whopping 27 years …
Read More »Villainous – Villainous EP
Pulling off a multi-vocal effort is easier said than done, coaxing each member to pick up the mic regardless of their similarities and differences. Bright young Brighton outfit Villainous somewhat effortlessly prove their range of vox make them stand out from the crowd through their eponymous debut EP. Through the …
Read More »Mantar -The Modern Art of Setting Ablaze (2018)
Mantar came across the radar 2 years back when they had just released “Ode to the Flame”, whilst heading between stages at Hellfest and heard this unholy racket coming from the Valley stage. From the screens I could see 2 people knocking the life out of a drumkit and guitar. …
Read More »MaYaN – De Helling, Utrecht – 22nd September 2018
For tonight’s album launch show, MaYaN have two suport acts. First up was Carthagods from Tunisia. Despite being Tunisian, they do have one familiar band member – Delain guitarist, Timo Somers. He’s played with them before for some live shows in Tunisia, but this is the first time the band …
Read More »Rolling Stones to release Voodoo Lounge uncut
The Rolling Stones today announced release details of an archive concert film, Voodoo Lounge Uncut. Filmed in Miami on the world tour supporting the Voodoo Lounge album, this restored, remixed and remastered film contains ten previously unreleased performances. Featuring guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, Robert Cray and Bo Diddley, this …
Read More »Dead Ground – Interview
Dispatching a sound that is a controlling, raw, and immersing, DEAD GROUND deliver music that expresses real value built upon integrity and honesty. The alternative crew release their stunning new single, We All Feel The Same, on Friday 12th October. We asked the band to introduce themselves: What …
Read More »Siblings Of Us – Interview
UK threesome SIBLINGS OF US make a powerful statement with their brand new track, A Gang Called Wonder. The song is taken from the band’s genre bending new EP, Gargantua, which hits all outlets on 2nd November, via RetroSynth Records. https://youtu.be/DGYMvKx2BTM We had the band along for a chat…… What is …
Read More »BURNING WITCHES | BAND REVEAL HOW THEY CAME UP WITH THE CONCEPT FOR THE NEW ALBUM AND ARTWORK
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Read More »COCKWOMBLE All of the money! None of the style! EP
. COCKWOMBLE All of the money! None of the style! EP – Out 19/10/18 www.cockwombleband.com Following the unexpected enthusiasm that greeted their debut EP ‘Henchmen’ (July 2018), Brighton three-piece Cockwomble return with their second release: ‘All of the money! None of the style!’ EP. Formed in 2017, Ali (vocals/guitar) and …
Read More »Nashville metal band I Am The Law have released a video for their track Appalachia Burning.
I AM THE LAW, RELEASE VIDEO Nashville metal band I Am The Law have released a video for their track Appalachia Burning. The video features John Butler of Evince and is from their EP Hymn of the Vulture which will see a release on CD on October 5th 2018. The band commented …
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