rock/metal
Track: The Wednesday Flowers – Love Me
North East’s indie rockers The Wednesday Flowers have shared their debut single ‘Love Me’. A warm fuzzy slice of indie rock. The band weave a gothic presence through post-punk doo-wop rhythms and melodic guitar. If the solid wandering bass lines and dreamy guitars don’t get you, then the powerful vocals and upbeat backing will. ‘Love …
News: Spiritworld Drop Cinematic New Music Video For ‘Waiting On The Reaper’
Las Vegas’ own cowboys from hell, Spiritworld, have dropped their cinematic new music video for ‘Waiting On The Reaper’. Directed by longtime collaborator Todd Hailstone, the ‘Waiting On The Reaper’ video is a delightfully cinematic clip that brings Spiritworld’s nefarious Western narrative to life. In the spirit of Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino, the video depicts a …
EP Review: Husk – Inner Perception
North East hard rockers Husk may sound like they have been around for a while, but ‘Inner Perception’ just so happens to be their debut EP, and what an EP. Mind you it’s not down to the musical and signwriting talent that gives them a been around the block vibe but its the huge slabs …
Track: Modern Evils – Gitzlaff Lover
Hailing from Swindon alt rockers Modern Evils have unleashed a their new single, ‘Gitzlaff Lover’, which is a commanding slab of engaging alt rock framed with a biting attack and contagious refrain. The band comment on the motivation behind the track: “It’s a true story based on a couple who discover lust for one another. …
Track: Dark Driven – Through Waves of Sand
Sweden’s Dark Driven have unveiled the mesmerizing video for new track ‘Through Waves of Sand’, which follows the release of their highly anticipated debut full-length ‘From the Unbeliever’, out now via Hammerheart Records. Directed by the visionary Claudio Marino (Watain, Gaerea, Katatonia) and produced by Artax Film, the video is a stark, dreamlike descent; hypnotic, harrowing, and impossible to look away from. …
live review: stiff little fingers, ricky warwick and the fighting hearts. the barbican, york. 18/03/2025
The Barbican was full of legends tonight and the crowd didn’t disappoint either. When Ricky Warwick and the Fighting Hearts hit the stage the gathered ensemble was modest to say the least, but as the rock flowed energetically from the stage to the floor, and lofty seating above, all empty space soon filled up. From …
Track: Black Fern – Eye For An Eye
Sunderland based bluesy alt rock band Black Fern are fresh on the North East scene. Their debut single Eye For An Eye is out now. Been a while since a debut single hit like this. Wicked sharp riffing, a tight drum beat and some gritty vocals make this one hell of a powerful track. Highly …
Meet: Sunderland’s Alt-Rock Blues Quartet Black Fern
Give us a potted history of the band We are a Sunderland-based alt/Blues rock band. We started rehearsing and writing last summer after a couple of years of wanting to start a band but never finding time to actually do anything. We are currently in the midst of writing our debut album, which we will …
News: Dinosaur Pile-Up Return With New Single ’Bout To Lose It’ And Announces Signing To Mascot Records
Overcoming life-threatening illness and finding a fresh perspective on real priorities, Dinosaur Pile-Up roar back from the brink with their new single ‘Bout To Lose It and announce their signing to Mascot Records. It’s been six years since the release of their last studio album. “People need clarity about what happened,” Matt Bigland explains. “It’s been so cathartic to lay …
News: Malevolence Announce New Album ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’; Watch New Music Video For ‘If It’s All The Same To You’
Steel City Kings Malevolence have announced the details of their hugely anticipated new album, ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’, set to be released on the 20th June via MLVLTD in partnership with Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the news of their new album, Malevolence have also released the video for their monumental new single ‘If It’s All The Same To You’. Featuring acting legend Alan Ford, who …