rock/metal albums
Album Review: Ramblin’ Preachers – Sins & Virtues
Sin and Virtues is the debut album from Southern Rockers Ramblin’ Preachers. Chock full of Americana bluesy rock riffs and screaming solos that the band have become known for, produced and recorded by Nick Burns, with further production, mixing & mastering carried out by Wayne Proctor. The album portrays aspects of the ‘7 Deadly Sins’ …
Album Review: The Rah’s – Common Ground
After wowing with the debut album ‘When Does It Become Real’ the East Lothian rockers have returned with 2024’s explosive ‘Common Ground’. Sighting bands like The Arctic Monkeys, The Enemy, RHCP, Black Keys, BRMC as influences, Jack Mcleod (vocals), Neale Gray (drums), Jordan McIntyre (guitar), Lee Brown (bass) and Jack Miller (keyboards and acoustic guitar) have dropped …
EP Review: Dead Freights – The Fury Tapes
Noisy indie-rock outfit Dead Freights have released their debut EP ‘The Fury Tape’ alongside Gary Powell’s (The Libertines) 25 Hour Convenience Store Records. The EP follows on from recent singles, ‘How Much To Call My Daddy‘ and ‘Call Me On The Wildside‘ and now the bands new single ‘Shot girl Summer’. Gary Powell comments, “The Dead Freights are a unique beast, in that they …
EP Review: Blue Nation – Reflections
One of Backseat Mafia’s favourites Blue Nation have returned with a new EP titled Reflections. This follows on from their previous EP Echoes (read our review here) The band collectively state: “This collection of songs represents a journey of creativity, emotion, and camaraderie that we’ve poured our souls into… …’Reflections’ is more than just an …
Album Review: Drew Davies – Holloway Nights
Somewhat of a Backseat Mafia favourite Drew Davies gathered together friends old and new to record Holloway Nights an “almost conceptual; a year in the life of Holloway Road, London” First track and single ‘Bitter End’ is a fantastic way to start, an 80’s tribute of deep throbbing bass and soaring Bowie like vocals that …
EP Review: Night Thieves – Polarity
After wowing with their debut EP ‘Battle Cry’ and building on the acclaim with their second EP ‘Spiral‘ London rockers Night Thieves have delivered their third and possibly finest EP ‘Polarity’. Another collection of energetic melodic brilliance. ‘Collide’ is the electric paranoid filled opener that introduces the listener to Jess Moyle’s ice cold vocals and …
EP Review: Lords Of Ruin – Coda Revival
Following the recent pandemic, Lords Of Ruin returned with their mesmerising debut EP, ‘Ruin Within’, which landed last year, enabling the band to play larger festivals and a series of support shows. Now the heavy rocking quintet, have returned with their second EP ‘Coda Revival’. The band comments about the record: “This EP is our way of …
EP Review: Wingz Of The Monkey – Ape Allegations
Northen rockers Wings Of The Monkey are a young band who wears their influences proudly. Their debut EP ‘Ape Allegations’ features three tracks of rampaging rock that slaps you about and wakes you up to a new breed of bands that are set to keep the rock torch well lit. Sounding like George Thorogood standing …
Album Review: Pete Briley – Album No 1
As 1/3 of The Outlaw Orchestra, Pete Briley is no stranger to the music scene. Showcasing his broad musical repertoire, this is a musician who loves to write and record. With a wealth of experience across genres, added to a ranging list of musical influences – the music of Pete Briley has widespread appeal and …
Album Review: The Alchemy – Somewhere // Anywhere
Formed in 2015, The Alchemy are a British rock band that crafts catchy and anthemic songs inspired by a subconscious blend of the Rock, Indie and Electronic musical landscape they all grew up in. Somewhere // Anywhere is their third album and one in which the band plays to their strengths delivering an album that’s …