I was so taken with SKILLET’s previous release Victorious that it was one of my top two albums of that year. It’s one I go back to time and time again due to its powerful content that helps you feel you can conquer anything. They are back with their latest album Dominion which is understandably … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Skillet – Dominion
Tag: Alternative Rock
ALBUM REVIEW: Mercutio – Antagonist
MERCUTIO, an alt rock trio from the UK have recently launched their debut album: Antagonist. If you like things that are a little different, then maybe this is for you. Listening to this album for the first time, when a new track begins it's like dipping your hand into a bag of Haribo, you just … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Mercutio – Antagonist
ALBUM REVIEW: Trope – Eleutheromania
With Eleutheromania, its title tells a story to all of us. It depicts to us not to give up on our irresistible want and need for freedom which now more than ever is important to all of us at such a crucial time of its release. However, to all of us this means a unique … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Trope – Eleutheromania
ALBUM REVIEW: Skinny Knowledge – Don’t Turn Out The Lights
The debut album Don't Turn Out The Lights by the Bournemouth based alt rock group SKINNY KNOWLEDGE is an album that smacks 2020 right between the eyes. If being in lockdown helps create something like this then maybe it's not such a bad thing after all. We have all had to deal with our own … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Skinny Knowledge – Don’t Turn Out The Lights
ALBUM REVIEW: Recluse – Lay Your Darkness Down On Me
From the beautiful Mount Snowdon, to the much enjoyed nightlife of Cardiff (although sadly not at the moment), Wales has plenty to offer. Well, here is something else to add to the list. Lay Your Darkness Down On Me is the very aptly named, latest creation from the band RECLUSE (also aptly named, with us … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Recluse – Lay Your Darkness Down On Me
ALBUM REVIEW: Cellar Twins – Duality
Start the new year off with a BANG! The heavy hitting, brilliantly written Duality from Belgian band CELLAR TWINS is a must-hear for fans of AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM. Already a contender for my album of year, this really packs a punch! On January 29th 2021, Belgian rockers CELLAR TWINS are … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Cellar Twins – Duality
EP REVIEW: Take Breath – The Hell In All I Held Too Close
I always commend bands for releasing brand new material in the month that is usually saturated with WHAM and Mariah Carey. Last year it was TRIBE OF GHOSTS with their debut EP 1, this year it's TAKE BREATH with The Hell In All I Held Too Close. Given the year we have all had to … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Take Breath – The Hell In All I Held Too Close
NEWS: FRAMING HANLEY – Return To The UK! Tickets Now On Sale!
Framing Hanley are returning for headline dates in the UK in April 2021. It will be their first shows in the UK since the Fall of 2014. Kenneth Nixon (vocals) says: ‘The UK is truly one of my favorite spots in the world to play - if not my absolute favorite. It's been wayyyyy too long since … Continue reading NEWS: FRAMING HANLEY – Return To The UK! Tickets Now On Sale!
ALBUM REVIEW: The Inspector Cluzo – Brothers In Ideals
It’s only natural when you see the name THE INSPECTOR CLUZO, you associate it with the famous sleuthing detective from The Pink Panther series. Only this time it’s not him solving the mystery. Listening to their upcoming album Brothers In Ideals and some of their backlog, I am finding their unusual sound intriguing. It’s different … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Inspector Cluzo – Brothers In Ideals
EP REVIEW: Swanmeat – Swanmeat
SWANMEAT are a punky, grungey, new wave band from Brighton England. With little information about who they are or their origin story, I know they had a few songs released prior to their new EP and had played a fair few live shows in the South of England. Their new self titled EP is a … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Swanmeat – Swanmeat