rock/metal
EP Review: Rumin – Horizontal/Vertical
Rumin (short for Rumination) has been long in the making with the band inception can be traced back to 2010 as an initial collaboration between Russ Stedman and Andy Ellis to south coat musicians. Stedman wanted to create a more funk based music after years in the metal genre. Horizontal/Vertical is the culmination of years …
News: God Dethroned Reveal Final Single ‘The Hanged Man’; New Album ‘The Judas Paradox’ And EU/UK Tour Kicking
God Dethroned, one of the most respected Dutch extreme metal acts, will unleash their new studio album next Friday, on September 6, 2024, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The band has just released the final single ‘The Hanged Man.’ Leading down the final steps towards the sonic abyss that is “The Judas Paradox,” the track immediately suffocates listeners with crushing double-bass …
News: Get Ready, Australia: 30 Seconds to Mars Tour Kicks Off Soon
The countdown to 30 Seconds to Mars’ Australian tour has begun, with just 11 days until the Leto brothers take the stage.
Track: Crimson Veil – Awake
UK dark occult alternative metal band Crimson Veil have shared their new single, ‘Awake,’ a dramatic, emotional, and grandiose track from their debut album ‘Hex’, which is set for release on September 20 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The track explores themes of grief and hopelessness, likened to a stormy sea growing increasingly intense and violent until its end. The band explain: “‘Awake’ …
News: Sam Williams Releases New Project ‘Act I: Scarlet Lonesome’
Critically acclaimed rising country star Sam Williams shares his exciting new project, Act I: Scarlet Lonesome, available now. This marks his first full project since the arrival of debut album, Glasshouse Children, in 2021. About the project, Sam comments, “I’m excited to introduce you to Act 1: Scarlet Lonesome. Fear is the mother of foresight, I’ve found. We can be …
Album Review: Lectric – Thrillseeker
Blistering rock ‘n’ roll bands are never in short supply; however, now and then, one band comes along that stands above the rest. Lectric embodies the classic rock approach but brings it bang up to date with a heavier, dynamic sound that demands to be played live. Or at least at full volume. With ‘Thrillseeker’, …
Live Gallery: The Stems at the Manning Bar, Sydney 31.08.2024
Garage Rock Legends The Stems Return to Sydney for a Milestone 40th Anniversary Show
Meet: Canadian Rockers The Jailbirds
The Canadian trio have been making a name for themselves with their explosive live shows. They are now set to bring their live show to a studio with a new EP due later this year and a full length album to follow. Give us a potted history of the band The Jailbirds started out with …
Track: Coilguns – Generic Skincare
Swiss band Coilguns have shared the video/single ‘Generic Skincare’. Along with the single news the band have also announced the release of their new album ‘Odd Love’, which is due out on 22 November 2024 via Humus records. Composed, arranged and produced by the band, the album was recorded by Scott Evans (Kowloon Walled City, …
Track: Love Ghost X Skold – Nightshade And Cocaine
Los Angeles-based indie rock band Love Ghost are known for their distinctive blend of grunge, alternative rock and post-punk founded by singer/guitarist Finnegan Bell. Teaming up with Swedish musician and producer SKOLD they have shared new track ‘Nightshade And Cocaine’ taken from a self-titled album to be released in late 2024. “We are very excited …