Brit contemporary rock unit BY DEVICES continue their rise with the release of their brand-new single, End Of The Line, out now – https://youtu.be/2mgMZ4ZV6W4 . We caught up with the Brummie rockers to find out more: What is the full band line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? Ced …
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I’ll admit to a degree of trepidation before tackling this review of Recoded, the eleventh studio album by Fear Factory, released via Nuclear Blast Records on October 28th 2022 as it’s a remix of their previous Aggression Continuum, their previous album which I reviewed in June 2021, one of their …
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Staffordshire based terriers The Midwich Affair release their fiery fourth single ‘Weekends To Waste’. Once again they channel their inner pop punk on jabbing guitar riffs, prominent bass guitar (that brought to mind Jean Jacques Burnel from the Stranglers), snappy snare work all topped off with aplomb by sugar sweet …
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Welcome back Burnt Out Wreck as they unleash their third studio album Stand And Fight on December 2nd 2022 via Burnt Out Wreckords. Judging by the potency of these eleven tracks they’re a long way off being burnt out! Once again stunning artwork comes from Andy Pilkington at Very Metal …
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Newcomer, VAUGHANSTROSITY, details his debut EP, Memes And Dreams, which is out on Friday 27th January 2023. Prior to the launch of the EP, a mesmerising new single and video, fl0w, has been released. Hit up the video, here – https://youtu.be/3lfxHaVYkgI . VAUGHANSTROSITY is the solo project of Ruaidhri Houston. Although …
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Acclaimed UK post-grunge crew COASTAL FIRE DEPT. have just released an astounding reworking of the Pixies’ classic, Gouge Away, out now via L’islet Records. Watch the alluring video for the track, here – https://youtu.be/yiOs-IrkKkY . Born in 2013 and hailing from Guernsey, COASTAL FIRE DEPT. feature guitarist and vocalist Ollie …
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Emerging Brit progressive metal unit HEDRA have unleashed an immersing new single and video, Jackdaw, out now – https://youtu.be/TSUbMsCJfbg . The track is lifted from their engulfing new EP, The Pecking Order, which drops via Devils Clause Records, on Friday 11th November. HEDRA express a commanding, progressive and diverse metal …
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As they gear up to head back to the UK, rural Aussie pub rockers Black Aces are also set to celebrate the five-year anniversary of their highly praised sophomore album release, Anywhere But Here. In honour of the occasion, album opener Show You How to Rock N Roll has been given a brand-new lyric video release featuring behind the scenes and previously un-released footage of the band from over the years.
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KULPA are making new friends and picking up new fans. The UK heavy rock crew set loose hugely and gratifyingly burly rock amalgamated with captivating hooks and pounding riffery. With glowing comparisons to Foo Fighters, Nirvana, and Muse, KULPA are ready to rise, and are stocked with a superb new …
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May 2022 saw me review Good Times End Times by Beaux Gris Gris And The Apocalypse, their sophomore studio album released by Grow Vision Music/Devil Hills Entertainment, an electric ecletic listen and also a very rewarding one from the Orange County, California based band. My favourite track on the album …
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Crash bang wallop! No, this isn’t the title of the new studio album from Massive Wagons, released on October 28th 2022 via Earache Records but it could be as ‘Triggered’ to my ears is the heaviest they’ve recorded musically and lyrically. Formed in Lancaster 2009 I was lucky to catch …
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Brit modern metalcorers, MILES FROM HOME, are set to make their mark with the release of their stunning new single and video, Escape, out now – https://youtu.be/WzibgBkwVPk . With a sound that draws from cutting edge contemporary metalcore, MILES FROM HOME dispatch full throttle riffery, thoughtful arrangements and a barrage …
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Dispatching infectious rock thrusts and engaging hooks with abundant groove and swagger, Brit rock crew BAD HERITAGE have now released their new single and video, Saviour Control, out now – https://youtu.be/yV_cUroGiVQ Hailing from Manchester, England, the early seeds of BAD HERITAGE were sown at the end of 2019, when vocalist …
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Unstoppable Essex Death metallers BEYOND EXTINCTION keep on going from strength to strength. The band’s ferocious new single, Eyes Of God, Look Down Upon Me, is out now, and you can watch the video, here – https://youtu.be/FlcdsbJovck BEYOND EXTINCTION surpass their years with the sound, image, and creative maturity that …
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With the football season in full swing and the World Cup looming, millions of football fans are enjoying the world’s greatest game. To celebrate the beautiful game BMG release a brand new video for Slade’s Give Us A Goal. The single was originally released in 1978, this is a song for the …
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IRON MAIDEN NEW TRIPLE VINYL RELEASE TO COMMEMORATE40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEMINAL ALBUM THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST PLUS BEAST OVER HAMMERSMITHCOMING NOVEMBER 18TH 2022PRE-ORDER HEREWarner Music (BMG for the USA) are delighted to announce the release of a commemorative triple black vinyl album in honour of the 40th Anniversary of IRON MAIDEN’s seminal third …
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Following the recent release of their third and highly acclaimed ‘Revelation’ album, Stone Broken are delighted to announce a new “Come Closer” headline tour, which will perform throughout the UK in February 2023. This 13-date run will offer fans a more intimate chance to experience Stone Broken perform the breadth of their fan-favourite repertoire, but with a more personal set-up …
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The new masterpiece from Finnish powerhouse LOST SOCIETY, If The Sky Came Down, has finally been released today via Nuclear Blast Records. Front man Samy Elbanna comments: “It feels surreal to finally be able to utter these words: “If The Sky Came Down” is OUT NOW. I couldn’t be more proud of what we accomplished with this …
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2x GRAMMY-nominated band Rival Sons have announced details of their anxiously awaited new full-length album, DARKFIGHTER, which is set to arrive worldwide on March 10th 2023 and is available for pre-order / pre-save today [tracklisting below].Produced by longtime collaborator and multi-GRAMMY Award-winner Dave Cobb, DARKFIGHTER is led by the explosive single “Nobody Wants to Die,” which …
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