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I came across SMOKING MARTHA a few years ago when writing for another magazine. I reviewed In Deep, their latest release at the time, and remember being impressed with their impressive portfolio of sounds. They are due to release their third studio album Universe and I am instantly reminded why I was drawn to them … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Smoking Martha – Universe
BLEED AGAIN have been on my radar for a little while now and over the years, they have gone from strength to strength. They are due to unleash their upcoming record Resurgence that will drag you along for a ride whether you are ready for it or not. It wastes no time kicking the doors … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Bleed Again – Resurgence
Brit prog metal project, AURAL DECAY, has released an ear-splitting new single, Facing The Obscure. Formed and born out of the recent Covid-19 lockdown, AURAL DECAY is a brand new and exciting solo endeavour from multi-instrumentalist Daniel Robinson. Based in Northern England, AURAL DECAY pulls from everyone from Periphery, Meshuggah, Gojira and TesseracT to Humanity's Last Breath. Hurling out gargantuan riffs, twisted groves, … Continue reading NEWS: AURAL DECAY – Release Single ‘Facing The Obscure’
Expressing a sound that draws from contemporary titans such as Avenged Sevenfold and Trivium, but also firmly nods to classic British Heavy Metal, SKIES TURN BLACK unleash monster choruses and ferocious dual guitar melodies to devasting effect. To date, the northern riff merchants have earned much critical acclaim, and it’s easy to see why. Loaded … Continue reading NEWS: SKIES TURN BLACK – Release New Single ‘The Silence’
LITTLE TRIGGERS have dropped their new single Burn. This infectious duo hail from Liverpool and pull influence from past masters Hendrix and Plant, as well as drawing from contemporaries such as Homme and Grohl. In doing so, LITTLE TRIGGERS serve up an irresistible and boisterous blend of buzzsaw riffery, laced with thumping drums and layered … Continue reading NEWS: LITTLE TRIGGERS – Drop Brand New Music Video
Unstoppable alt-metal crew CROSTPATHS continue their ascension with the launch of their sophomore EP, Mutated, out Friday 27th November. Before then, the nu-metalcore rapscallions have just unleashed an explosive new single and lyric video, Rampage. Hailing from Kent and born at the very end of 2018, CROSTPATHS made an early name for themselves with the release of last year’s … Continue reading NEWS: CROSTPATHS – Exciting New Crossover Crew Detail EP Plans & Announce New Single
Rising UK post-hardcorers SIDELINES have revealed their immersing new single, Hangman. Fusing emotive drive with defiant belligerence, SIDELINES wear their hearts on their sleeves, producing a sound that deftly blends genres. By extracting influence from everyone from Architects, Taking Back Sunday, and Northlane through to My Chemical Romance, Being As An Ocean, and Underoath, the … Continue reading NEWS: SIDELINES – Drop Powerful New Single
LITTLE TRIGGERS are back with an ultra-magnetic slice of fuzzed-up, blues-infused rock, which is sure to turn heads and ignite the senses. The youthful rock ‘n’ rollers have just released their new single Burn. This infectious duo hail from Liverpool and pull influence from past masters Hendrix and Plant, as well as drawing from contemporaries … Continue reading NEWS: LITTLE TRIGGERS – Drop New Single Plans & Lyric Video
BLEED AGAIN have returned to the fold with a mesmerising new single, Survive, which is already picking up strong rotation on Kerrang! Radio. This highly rated metalcore crew, who take cues from Metallica, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed and Architects, have fastidiously honed their craft with extensive live shows and countless rehearsals. Coming at you from the South Coast, BLEED … Continue reading NEWS: BLEED AGAIN – New Single ‘Survive’ Out Now
Pulling from New Order and Jesus and Mary Chain to Nine Inch Nails, THEY CALLED HIM ZONE have knitted a textured sound that sets them well apart from the horde. The band have meticulously crafted a sound that is imaginative, while harnessing their genuine ability to write a killer tune. THEY CALLED HIM ZONE have released a new explosive new … Continue reading NEWS: THEY CALLED HIM ZONE – Release New Single ‘Authority’