Supporting your mental wellbeing whilst promoting the latest in rock and metal!
When you think you have heard it all before, something comes out of the woodwork and takes you completely by surprise. The sounds from French Melodic Death Metal group AEPHANEMER are a breath of fresh air. They have their own sound and could well be future icons of Melodic Death Metal. They are due to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aephanemer – Prokopton
AEPHANEMER have rightly been hailed a big player in the next realm of Melodic Death Metal by critics and their upcoming album Prokopton is concrete evidence of this claim. Their refreshing mix of Scandinavian Melodic Death Metal, Classical Symphonies and Slavic Traditional Music will ensure their place in the metal hall of fame. Rock Out … Continue reading “You can hear classical music influences, melodic black metal. It’s an emotional song and I really like it.”
Through metal, a lot of strong bonds and friendships are formed. Often, it’s to the point where bands are formed. This is definitely the case with Italian Heavy Metal outfit STEEL RAISER. They have unleashed their latest album Acciaio and the word translates to Steel from Italian. Coincidence? Given the sturdy material that this album … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Steel Raiser – Acciaio
A great opening track is the first impression of the album we get and a great one can lure you right into the record. During my time reviewing and listening to records, I have come across a wonderful array of fantastic intros. So I put the question to you about your favourites and here is … Continue reading READER’S CHOICE: FAVOURITE ALBUM OPENERS
Lucky for some, BLOODSTOCK springs into March with news of seven more bands joining this summer’s best metal weekender and a massive thirteen more coach pick-up locations, making it easier than ever to get you, your mates, and all your camping gear to BLOODSTOCK for a very fine metallic time this August. Belgian death metal kings ABORTED stride onto the Ronnie … Continue reading NEWS: BLOODSTOCK – Reveal Seven More Bands
On March 29th, FOREVER STILL will unleash their sophomore full-length release Breathe In Colours via Nuclear Blast. Inspired by a dystopian cyberpunk future and the fact that some of the biggest works in that genre, Blade Runner and Akira, are set in 2019, Denmark's highflyers have adapted a dark musical concept for this record and take a look at the world being on the verge of ecological … Continue reading NEWS: FOREVER STILL – Discuss the lyrics and themes of Breathe In Colours
BLACK STAR RIDERS will release their fourth studio album in September 2019. Entitled Another State of Grace the album was produced & mixed by Jay Ruston (STONE SOUR, ANTHRAX, URIAH HEEP). The band will support the record with a full UK and Ireland tour in October 2019 with additional dates in other territories to be announced in the near future.BLACK … Continue reading NEWS: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Announce New Album Title And Full UK & Ireland Tour In October 2019!
Welsh post hardcore quintet HOLDING ABSENCE have today confirmed that THE NIGHTMARES will be replacing CAPSIZE as support on their upcoming March UK tour. The band have also announced a partnership with SAFE GIGS FOR WOMEN who will be present at all shows to offer support and education on the importance of making the live music experience a safe and inclusive environment. HOLDING ABSENCE … Continue reading NEWS: HOLDING ABSENCE -Announce March UK Tour Opener And Partnership With Safe Gigs For Women
On March 22nd, Switzerland's CELLAR DARLING will release their new concept masterpiece The Spell, which tells the story of a girl who falls in love with death, and of course, the Swiss highflyers are more than ready for an extensive new touring cycle. Whilst the dark prog rockers have already announced their own UK headline tour, they will … Continue reading NEWS: CELLAR DARLING – Announce Tour With KATATONIA And Exclusive YouTube Live Session
Nuclear Blast are proud to announce the worldwide signing of Sweden's four-man rock sensation and party machine ROYAL REPUBLIC. Welcome to the family! "We're stoked to officially have Nuclear Blast be part of the ROYAL REPUBLIC family! After three divorces, we're sure we found the right one this time! It's with tremendous excitement we look into the future, together. Hopefully. Just … Continue reading NEWS: ROYAL REPUBLIC – Sign with Nuclear Blast