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The eight-legged sleaze machine from the south, Spyder Byte, returns with a real slice of filth. Their latest outing, “The Taste Of Filth” EP, is comprised of four songs dragged up from the gutter. They show a stark difference to previous material from the band, showcasing a natural development in …

German feel-good rock n rollers Sweet Electric have been announced as the touring support for the mighty Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons on their Kings of the Asylum tour.  Also along for the ride is Paul Quinn of Saxon‘s bluesy outfit the Cards. Sweet Electric fronted by Massive‘s Brad …

The electrifying Velvet Insane has truly become a force to be reckoned with on the Swedish rock scene. After their critically acclaimed second album “Rock ‘n’ Roll Glitter Suit” was released in 2020, the band hit the road to play as many shows as they possibly could, touring Scandinavia, UK and Spain. Their album …

Purveyors of bodacious bedlam The Hot Damn! will be high-kicking their way around the UK this autumn. Kicking off (literally!) on 3rd November, the foursome will be spreading their unique blend of neon cheer to some of their favourite haunts on the ‘Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn!’ mini-tour. With a growing(/glowing!) reputation for infectious melodies, sweet …

U.K. rockers VEGA have announced the upcoming release of their eighth studio album, BATTLELINES, on September 8, 2023. It will also be available as a limited edition double-vinyl (colour red, 180g Gatefold) package.Formed in 2009, VEGA is a British hard rock band, who aren’t afraid to dip their toes in …

Welsh alternative rock trio The Joy Formidable have released a brand new single today. Entitled ‘Cut Your Face’, it is the first of three to be issued ahead of a UK tour in September. “‘Cut Your Face’ is a reminder to myself that even in shyness, when that voice is …

The holy ground for heavy music and sacred space for metal heads saw the beginning of another glorious chapter for one of our brightest modern metal stars. Swedish six-piece AMARANTHE announced their upcoming album The Catalyst live on stage after their bedazzling performance on Wacken’s main stage. “So at last it is official! This …

Having completed a hugely successful debut American tour earlier this year with August Burns Red and The Devil Wears Prada, Bleed From Within is now currently in the midst of a colossal summer tour, taking in both headline shows, some performances with Heaven Shall Burn and festival appearances at the likes of Brutal Assault (Czech Republic), Summer Breeze (Germany) and Alcatraz (Belgium). This run is …

British metalcore, thrash & groove metal band State of Deceit just premiered a new music video and single entitled “At What Cost?“. This is the second music video & single taken from their upcoming LP album Stalked by Daemons which will be released on October 13, 2023 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced, recorded, mixed, …

GENUS ORDINIS DEI is back with a new metal music video mini-series and full-length concept album entitled The Beginning. Earlier today the band unveiled their Changing Star music video & single via Eclipse Records. Changing Star is the first video episode and single from The Beginning which is scheduled to be released on December 8, 2023 via Eclipse Records. The …

Syteria return as the self proclaimed “A realm of colourful, pounding and punked – melodic rock” with third album SyteriaWorld via Cargo Records on August 11th 2023! The Yorkshire based quartet welcome you to their world with fourteen tracks, kicking off with ‘Chasing Dreams’. It’s driven by a huge main …

So many bands, and so little time, so my usual saying of “How has this band passed my radar?” certainly applies to the very impressive and very metal Lancaster-based Wytch Hazel who have not just released but also unleashed their fourth studio album ‘IV: Sacrament’ via Bad Omen Records that …

For a debut album this is very very impressive as West Lothian, Scotland based She Burns Red have pulled out all the stops for Out Of Darkness, made up of nine shimmering songs, produced, engineered and mixed with full force by Matt Elliss and an eye catching cover by Andy …

Rowdy rocker Jack J Hutchinson returns with new single ‘Constellations’, first track taken from an upcoming studio album Battles, due to be released by Earache Digital Distribution on February 9th 2024. Consisting of ten tracks it looks like being a must buy due to the strength of ‘Constellations’. It’s three …

The Damn Truth at The Tivoli Venue Buckley 27th July 2023 From over forty years of watching live bands it takes a lot to impress me but the set from Canadian based The Damn Truth was an almost out of body experience at the Tivoli in Buckley. The crowd and …

Finally the wait is almost over as the husband and wife duo Starlite & Campbell release their new concept album STARLITE.ONE, on their own Supertone Records label on September 1st 2023 and I’ve been climbing the walls to hear it courtesy of opening track ‘Saving Me’ which is also lead …