Rock
INTERVIEW – KIRK BRANDON
Kirk Brandon is post-punk royalty. A key player, from his punk outfit ‘The Pack’ in 1978, then with his bands ‘Theatre of Hate’ and ‘Spear of Destiny’ he’s scorched a trail of passion and power for almost forty years. I caught up with him between studio recording sessions and preparations for a UK tour at …
London’s The Caress release their third single: ‘A Picture By The Thames In Winter’
The Caress, hailing from South East London and comprising of brothers Tom, Ben and Sam Easton, have released their third self-released single entitled ‘A Picture By The Thames In Winter’. Having previously been championed by Steve Lamacq and Gideon Coe, these lads are to be kept an eye on, as we will surely see more …
Album Review : Moon Duo’s ‘Occult Architecture Vol. 2’
I think it’s safe to say that Moon Duo’s Ripley Johnson and Sanae Yamada have found their groove. Not that they didn’t have a groove over the last several albums they’ve released since 2009, but with the release earlier in the year of Occult Architecture Vol. 1 they seemed to have found that little extra spark. …
INTERVIEW- Beartooth, Slam Dunk Festival, 28/5/2017
It’s been a crazy old year for Beartooth. With almost a year passed since they released their second full length album Aggressive, as well as getting some serious touring under their belts, we caught up with guitarist Kam Bradbury to find out how things are going in camp Beartooth. BM: You played Slam Dunk Midlands …
Meet: We interview Faux, Manchester Academy 3, 19.04.2017
We caught up with Southampton quartet Faux before their Manchester show at the Academy 3, in support of Counterfeit, to find out a little more about them and their self-branded label of dirty pop music. BM: I know last night was only the first date of the Counterfeit tour, but was it good in …
NEWS: Bloodstock Add Four Bands To Line-Up
Four more bands have been added to the line-up for August’s best metal gathering! Joining the likes of Amon Amarth, Hatebreed, Arch Enemy and Megadeth on the line-up firstly are German thrash legends Kreator! They will take on Bloodstock’s main stage in Saturday’s special guest spot. Vocalist/guitarist Mille Petrozza had this to say, “We are …
NEWS: Motionless In White Unveil New Song, Plus Album Details
Kings of the macabre Motionless In White have released a video for their new track LOUD (Fuck It). Filmed entirely in black and white, the video takes on a simpler dimension than that people are used to from the band- however as is the song that it accompanies, it is straight to the point. LOUD …
Live: Wednesday 13, The Key Club Leeds, 24/2/2017
A grey Friday evening in the midst of February seems on the surface like a fitting day to see a show entitled Undead, Unplugged. However, below the surface, what awaits Wednesday 13 fans this evening is a night filled with humour, honesty and a real connection between artist and fans- alongside a great deal of …
Track: Barry Adamson – Sweet Misery, plus UK tour dates
After a lifetime in music, Barry Adamson has announced details of a new six tracks EP Love Sick Dick, which drops on 14th April. From it, he’s released a new track, Sweet Misery, which Mark Radcliffe premiered on his 6Music Show. The whole EP Adamson sees as a blues – one lovelorn guy in all …
See: Arch Enemy release new video for War Eternal
Swedish metal giants ARCH ENEMY have just launched a live video for ‘War Eternal’, filmed at Wacken 2016 which is taken from their upcoming live DVD/Blu-ray ‘As The Stages Burn!’, released on March 31st, 2017 via Century Media ‘As The Stages Burn!’ will be available as Ltd. Deluxe CD+DVD+Blu-ray Box Set, Special Edition CD+DVD Digipak, …