Rock / Metal
EP: Alkaline Trio – E.P.
Chicago cult rockers Alkaline Trio have released a new EP, titled…..well, E.P. Out digitally now, it’s also available on pre-order as a limited edition two song 7”. It features Minds Like Minefields on the A-side with “Radio Violence” on the flip, and will be limited to 1000 blue variant in the US and 500 red …
Premiere: Kings County – 7 Reasons
Long standing Orlando rockers Kings County release their new single 7 Reasons today, and we’re delighted to be premiering it here on Backseat Mafia. The band have been together since the mid 90s when they got together on Long Island, NY and over the course of their history have opened up for the likes of …
News: Saxon reschedule postponed UK tour dates for later in the year
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and public reaction to the spread of Coronavirus, Saxon have had to, with deep regret, postpone the three UK shows planned this month in Glasgow (March 27th), London (March 28th) & Manchester (March 29th). To keep the bands fans and everyone else involved with the shows safe at …
Album Review: Five Finger Death Punch – F8
It’s another raucous offering in the form of ‘F8′, the eighth studio album from Five Finger Death Punch. Released on 28th February 2020 on new label Better Noise, this collection of tracks is one that almost never came to be; from well-publicised personal issues, member changes (in the form of new drummer Charlie Engen taking …
See: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs release new video for Rubbernecker
Taken from their forthcoming Viscerals record, which drops on April 3rd via Rocket Recordings, “The lyrics of ‘Rubbernecker’ explore feelings of desperation and eroding senses of community in a world that’s seemingly gone completely mad,” says singer Matt Baty. “The central character is the clown, who attempts to detach himself from the world he observes as chaotic and …
News: The Who postpone tour amid Coronavirus concerns
The Who have issued a statement regarding their upcoming tour, and its not good news for fans, although the shows will be rescheduled later in the year. The statement reads: After serious consideration, it is with much regret that THE WHO have postponed their U.K. tour, due to start next Monday March 16th in Manchester at the …
News: Terorizer announce EU Tour Dates.
US grindcore legends Terrorizer have announced their upcoming “Caustic Invasion Over Europe 2020” Tour, featuring Hideous Divinity, Mass Worship and Wayward Dawn. Terrorizer have announced a string of European dates in support of their latest album ‘Caustic Attack’ and their new live release ‘Live Commando’. 14.04.20 (PL) Poznań – U Bazyla15.04.20 (DE) Berlin – Bi …
News: Thee Hypnotics release tour details including full supporting bill
Thee Hypnotics have confirmed the full supporting bill for their upcoming UK and European tour. In addition to topping the bill at the Fuzzville Festival in Alicante in Spain, the legendary testifiers will be bringing their devastating live show to Birmingham, Leeds, London, Ramsgate, Southampton and Cardiff. Each date will have a different support act and adding to the ramalama are rockers Black Bombers (Birmingham), Teeside punk’n’rollers Johnny Seven (Leeds), downtuned desert …
News: The Pretty Things announce The Final Bow screenings / Q & A
British music icons The Pretty Things have announced a screening of their new concert film ‘The Final Bow’ to take place at London’s Regent Street Cinema on Saturday 28th March as part of the Sound Screen festival. The film screening will be followed by a rare Q&A and acoustic blues set from Phil May and Dick Taylor. Released on Madfish …
See: Pearl Jam release new video for Superblood Wolfman
Taken from their forthcoming album Gigaton, out March 27th via Monkeywrench / Republic Records, Legendary alt-rockers Pearl Jam have Released a new video for their recent single ‘Superblood Wolfman’. Trading in some of the Grungey angst that brought them their worldwide fame, they play it a little straighter, but go in heavy on the melody …