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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 reviewsBand: GLISTAAlbum: Never Apologise for Defending Yourself From Being ViolatedCountry: SloveniaGenre: Death / GrindLabel: On Parole ProductionsRelease date: September 1st, 2023 Earthworms, called Glista in their native tongue, crawled out from the safety of moist punk and metal soil and entered the realm of human […]
NewsLISTEN TO THE LEAD SINGLE: “THE GOLDEN LION”: STREAM ON ALL SERVICES HERE || WATCH VIDEO HERE + ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE UK TOUR FOR 2023/2024 WITH A LAUNCH PARTY @ THE GOLDEN LION, TODMORDEN TICKETS ON SALE – FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER On 1st December 2023, Beans […]
NewsBand: RAVEN BANNERAlbum: Rise Up ClanCountry: SwedenGenre: Death MetalRelease date: September 1st Pre-order album here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ravenbanner/rise-up-clan “Rise Up Clan”, the first important milestone for Raven Banner, was produced by Alexander Backlund (Soen, In Mourning, October Tide) in Fascination Street Studios, where world-renowned producer Jens Bogren (Opeth, Sepultura, Kreator) […]
NewsBand: WIZARDS OF WIZNANAlbum: No Light Has No ShadowCountry: SwitzerlandGenre: Blackened Sludge MetalLabel: Argonauta RecordsRelease date: September 29, 2023 WIZARDS OF WIZNAN is composed of five musicians who have played in various bands of the Valais metal and rock scene in Switzerland. Together, they offer you a set […]
NewsPrivate listen on Soundcloud – HEREPresave – https://orcd.co/muriel Watch The Video For Cardiff Lo-Fi Newcomers’ New Single ‘Lavender By The Frames’ Watch and share – https://youtu.be/ZcWP4AY7OU4Stream and share – https://orcd.co/lavenderbytheframes Cardiff lo-fi group MURIEL (led by songwriter Zak Thomas) are delighted to announce and reveal details […]
NewsUK CLUB SHOWS IN NOV & DEC 2023, TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FROM https://myticket.co.uk/artists/don-broco BRAND NEW SINGLE RELEASED SEPT 15TH – PRE-SAVE HERE Following their incredible main stage performances at Reading & Leeds Festivals last weekend, DON BROCO hit the road again in the UK […]
NewsRELEASES SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR ‘THE HEARTROOT ROTS’ Amorphis guitarist Tomi Koivusaari has announced his long-awaited solo project BJØRKØ, which features an array of stellar guest vocals and collaborations, including the debut single ‘The Heartroot Rots’ which features Carcass‘ Jeff Walker. A journey 15 years in the making, […]
NewsCheck out Firestar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyfb0iONIXA Sometimes pure coincidence or seemingly inconspicuous little details can turn a very good album into an outstanding release. In the case of ‘Firestar’, the latest studio recording by Hamburg power metal act Iron Savior, it has come as a real surprise […]
News‘WILL THIS HOLD TOGETHER?’ DUE 6th OCTOBER via FORT RECORDS Cambridge four-piece Brave Liaison have dropped their new single ‘Spike’, recorded with Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters) at Otterhead Studios. The track is taken from their newly announced EP Will This Hold Together?, due 6th October via […]
NewsMason Hill regret to announce that long-time friend, singer and frontman Scott Taylor is to leave the band. Following his recent medical scare, Scott has decided that he now needs to take time to consider his future.Says Scott Taylor “It is with a heavy heart that […]
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