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Moldovan heavy metal band, Infected Rain, return to Manchester for their headline tour after dominating the crowd at Bloodstock Festival in the summer. The last time the band were in Manchester was to open for Skindred down the road from Manchester’s Rebellion, but this time […]
Gig reviewsTailgunner Tailgunner are fairly new on the scene, having just one album to their name, and over the past two years they have risen quickly through the ranks, being noticed by some big names (KK Downing and Dave Mustaine have both given their nods of […]
Gig reviewsOCTOBER TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED: ‘LIFE AND DEATH IN THE WASTELAND’ DUE 13TH SEPTEMBER Alternative punk duo CRASHFACE are back with their brand new single and chaotic music video for ‘MANIAC’, which features a guest collaboration from Wargasm‘s Sam Matlock. Along with the new track, the […]
NewsIt’s a Friday night in Leeds, at the First Direct Arena and there are two massive queues outside of the arena that travel around the entirety of the building, all Fall Out Boy fans ready for the new tour to promote the band’s latest album […]
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 […]
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