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“Just to prep you, it will most likely be a departure from the norm in terms of genres” Rob advises me over Messenger, in reference to our upcoming adventure into Manchester. For we’re used to having our ears blasted and senses flattened by extreme metal […]
Gig reviewsThe music industry is full of amazing female artists so it’s refreshing to see Idles’ opening support slot at Cardiff castle going to pop auteur, Angélica Garcia. Her experimental versatility is clear to see as she draws from her impressive back catalogue and immediately holds […]
Gig reviewsIt’s the 4th of July and it’s likely there’ll be some fireworks on and off the stage as The Darkness descends on historic Warwick Castle for another of the Castle Sessions. Seeing The Darkness in broad daylight might seem a little contradictory but there were […]
Gig reviewsAutarkh Evolve on ‘Emergent’ Autarkh already sounded like the future on their debut. But the Dutch contemporary metal band have pushed their distended view of the digital age to further extremes on their new album. “It is even safe to say that the Autarkh that […]
NewsThe correlative clip follows the album’s first single “Spend the Grace.” When No Birds Sang is out on December 1st. “crushingly beautiful” – Consequence “…a jaw-dropping display of the two bands’ chemistry with a thick ambiance giving way to throat-scratching vocals and stadium-sized riffs.” – GLIDE […]
NewsListen to “Nothing” Here INTO THE DEEP have released their new single “Nothing”. The track is from their album Blackfin which is out on January 3rd, 2024. Entwined in metaphors and oceanic imagery, Blackfin traverses different watery plains in a commentary on the personal and political […]
NewsWatch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX_eD6pgPcc Beyond Unbroken Releases Haunting New Metalcore Single “Blood On My Hands” For Fans Of Bad Omens, Spiritbox, Sleep Token, Wage War, Falling In Reverse, Escape The Fate, Bring Me The Horizon. Immerse yourself in a sonic storm of Rock, Metal, Metalcore, Hard […]
NewsIt was a dark and very wet evening – sounds like the start to a new horror story, but it was, in fact, true. A group of people outside, me included, who were expecting the doors to open at 6pm were both disappointed and soaked […]
Gig reviewsIt’s a Tuesday night here in Manchester and it’s an evening ready for mid-2000s rock! Tonight Ash and The Subways take over Manchester’s 02 Ritz, with songs that you’ve probably not heard in a decade, but send you back to a happier place. Jealous Nostril […]
Gig reviewsIt’s been a long wait for this night. Kids In Glass Houses have returned to our lives again after almost 10 years. Back in 2014 the band broke up with the thought of never getting back together and making music again, the alternative music scene […]
Gig reviewsThis year’s event, in memory of Ian Downton and supporting the Air Ambulance service, returned with another great mix of new and veteran bands. With the multi-stage setup, Drunken Monkey brings us original acts, alongside some of the very best crowd pleasing cover and tribute […]
Gig reviewsARTIST ANNOUNCES BRAND-NEW LIVE ALBUM “NIGHT IN THE CITY” DUE DECEMBER 1st ON earMUSIC. FIRST SINGLE “ANTO’NATE’N’TATE” – OUT NOW! Listen to “Anto’Nate’n’Tate” on all digital platforms HERE “If a live recording really represents the best of you – that’s a real, and even rare […]
NewsBlue October is sharing a brand new video for “Down Here Waiting” the first single from Spinning the Truth Around Part II, the next chapter in the band’s three-part opus (album is out 29 Sept). The band will be touring the US this Autumn, following their […]
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