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In a modern metal scene that is filled to the brim with down-tuned growly deathcore and djent bands, we've seen the rebirth of a more traditional sounding heavy metal. The debut album titled Rock 'n' Roll Rats from Spain-based SLOWBURN, really hits all of those notes with almost surgical precision but without sounding old and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Slowburn – Rock N’ Roll Rats
My second gig of the year and in as many days too. Rebellion is a venue where I have attended many gigs and club nights over the years. We arrived just before local act COLLIBUS started their set and were partway through their soundcheck. It was confirmed that there was some members missing as there … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Rhapsody Of Fire w/ Dendera and Collibus at Rebellion, Manchester 14.02.2020
A first visit for me to this venue and the layout is really good. There is plenty of space around the bar areas, a separate room for merchandise, good accessibility all around, plenty of space for the crowd and a mezzanine above to get a great overview of the show. First on were Texan teenagers … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Bowling For Soup w/ Simple Plan and Not Ur Girlfrenz at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester 13.02.2020
The trio of DEACON BRODY have been fusing elements of nonstop Indie-Rock and Pop-Punk since they formed in 2017 and setting the scene on fire ever since.In such a short spell of time, the Northern gents have already been aired on the BBC with their previous singles Repair, Live Forever and Fear. They have performed … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Deacon Brody – U + Me
Ross the Boss (Ross Friedman) was one of the founding members of metal kings MANOWAR (also a founding member of punk act THE DICTATORS). He left the group after 1988’s Kings of Metal and has worked on many other projects such as DEATH DEALER. Nowthe Ross the Boss band are now releasing their fourth offering … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ross The Boss – Born Of Fire
Raw, brutal and adrenaline filled. HANGATYR are about to deliver a beautifully orchestrated masterpiece that lyrically communicating tales from Nordic mythology. The name originates from one of many names for Odin this is translated as the Hanged God. After a six year hiatus, fans are eagerly anticipating their return to the world of metal with … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hangatyr – Kalt
Formed in 2017, German atmospheric black metallers SCHATTENFALL (translation: Shadows Falling) are back with their new EP Das Verderben (Translation: The Doom) which follows last years Melancholie des Seins (Translation: Melancholy of being) a release that saw favourable reviews when it was released. The band is formed of Ragnar (Vocals), Vladimir Bauer (Guitar, Bass) and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Schattenfall – Das Verderben
Swedish death-thrash. Are there any finer words in the English language? A country that’s produced some of the finest death metal the world has ever seen. OPETH, ENTOMBED, and at least one SHINING and now SARCATOR. Formed of Felix Lindkvist (Guitar, Vocals), Mateo Tervonen (Guitars), Emil Eriksson (Bass) and Jesper Rosén (Drums) and taking influence … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Sarcator – Visions Of Purgatory
The new debut album, Who Are The Girls?, from London rock duo NOVA TWINS, should be played LOUD! NOVA TWINS Amy Love and Georgia South have created a booming, intense and somewhat aggressive sounding ten-track album that sets its own pace from the get-go. The album is all about embracing and has been created in … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins – Who Are The Girls?
Let’s be honest, 2020 hasn’t gotten off to the best start. From extreme storms to virus outbreaks, it’s so far been full of uncertainty. In times like this, we need something to help us escape and make us feel better about things, even if it’s for a short period of time. Comedy and laughter personally … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Don Jamieson – Denim And Laughter