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Saturday night in Manchester was electric as Spanish metal sensation Ankor rocked Rebellion, kicking off their EU/UK tour in style! It was my first experience with this band and my inaugural visit to the venue, and I couldn’t have asked for a better match. Their […]
Gig reviewsDEBUT ALBUM ‘RESTORATION’ OUT NOW VIA SADCØRE RECORDS Alternative artist RØRY is no stranger to vulnerability, but on latest single and music video for ‘One Drink Away’, she bares her soul more than ever. Confronting the very raw reality that sobriety and recovery is an everyday choice, she faces […]
NewsLord Of The Lost – The genre-fluid sextet from Germany – are set to bring their unique blend of dark metal, industrial, pop, and goth influences back to UK stages, promising an unforgettable experience for fans. Known for their electrifying live performances, Lord Of The Lost will […]
NewsPryma Pryma is a heavy metal quartet from Canterbury, Kent, who have been making waves in the UK’s rock and metal scene. Their performance at Wolverhampton’s KK’s Steel Mill on 22.09.24 was a masterclass in modern heavy metal. They delivered an electrifying set that showcased […]
Gig reviewsWalking into this gig I feel like I’ve stepped into a time machine which for me feels amazing. As a lover of 80s thrasher metal seeing the big curly hair and battle jackets fully out makes me happy and makes me feel like I’m in […]
Gig reviewsDay 2, August 24th. Saturday begins with a brew in the Media Centre, or to be more precise 4 brews, luckily none made by my new found friend Angela, from Avondale Radio; top tip here, if she ever offers you a brew, be cautious, be […]
Gig reviewsDay 1, August 23rd. First things first; Stonedead 2024, when all is considered, you were absolutely bloody magnificent! Before you all start, just let me quantify that opening line for you, remember that this is ‘my’ take on it, it’s as I saw it, and […]
Gig reviewsAmerican punk rock band make their long awaited return to Manchester with a short headline UK tour. With only two dates on the tour it was bound to sell out almost instantly, the band from Chicago known for their against the system themed music teamed […]
Gig reviewsMoldovan 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 […]
NewsWATCH THE VIDEO HERE CD RELEASE WITH BONUS LIVE TRACKS ‘AFTERGLOW OF RAGNAROK’ / ‘ABDUCTION’.OUT NOW VIA BMG – ORDER HERE TAKEN FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM THE MANDRAKE PROJECT – LISTEN OR BUY HERE Bruce Dickinson released the limited-edition CD of his new single ‘Resurrection […]
NewsListen to “Tunnel Lights (††† Remix)” Chelsea Wolfe, whose latest album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She “stretched gothic sounds and themes beyond the boundaries of genre” (New Yorker), announces the UNDONE EP, out August 30th via Loma Vista, featuring remixes from […]
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