rock/metal
Track: Crimson Veil – Illuminate
After sharing their debut single, ‘Flinch‘, Crimson Veil has shared their second track, ‘Illuminate’. Both tracks are taken from the band’s debut album, ‘Hex’, which is due out on September 20th via Reigning Phoenix Music. The band comments: “‘Illuminate’ was written during a period of dark reflection, waiting for a new pathway to appear. It’s …
Track: Kurokuma – Crux Ansata
Psych trio Kurokuma have shared their second single from their upcoming new album ‘Of Amber and Sand’. While their Sanford Parker-recorded debut, ‘Born of Obsidian’ dug deep into the ancient history of Mesoamerican civilisations, ‘Of Amber and Sand’ is based on the colossal concept of time, each track dealing with a different facet of temporality and eternity, …
Track: Die Ego – Anywhere We Are Going
Gabe Scapigliati (Vocals and Bass)and Diego Fardel (Lead Guitar) of Die Ego have crafted something new with their new track ‘Anywhere We Are Going’. Normally drawing influences from metal and hard rock icons such as Metallica, Pantera, Alice in Chains, and Slipknot, the band have a distinctive edge and styling which partially stems from their roots. Dedicated to pushing …
Track: Jaws The Shark – Last Train To Santa Fe
Jaws The Shark has shared his final single before the release of his debut album ‘Wasteland’ on the 19th of July via So Recordings. Worthy of featuring in the soundtrack of a classic cinematic Western film, ‘Last Train To Santa Fe’ starts off soft and sombre and then reaches a powerful crescendo. Olly Bailey has explained the writing process: “I …
Live Review: Download Festival – Castle Donington, Derby 14.06.2024 – 16.06-2024
Download Festival 2024 a spectacular event despite the challenging weather. Lots of mud marked the weekend! but the spirit of the festival-goers remained undeterred, adding to the overall experience rather than detracting from it. Several performances stood out, Frozemode making a Download debut delivered a memorable early Friday set that left the audience impressed. The …
Track: Aklash – Reincarnation
Brit Progressive black metallers Aklash are set to release their new album, ‘Reincarnation’, on the 20th of June. Comprised Nicholas Millar (Guitar, Violin and Main Vocals), Yiannis Panou (Guitars, Bouzouki, Flute and Vocals), Chris Kendell (Bass and Vocals), and Marco Silva (Drums, Percussion, Synth and Vocals)the band has roots throughout the whole of Europe. This …
Meet: Voidgazer, They Play Metal
Their debut album has been out for a week now (read our review here). What an album it is. However, death proggers Voidgazer are set for bigger and better things with work on the second album ongoing with promises of some diabolical tracks. Backseat Mafia got a chance to learn a little more about how …
Album Review: Voidgazer – Dance Of The Undesirables
Founded in late 2015 by mastermind Manny Watts, death prog merchants Voidgazer have been a band that have honed their craft for a while. Their debut EP ‘Years Of Exile’ was released the following year, and the band jammed around the Midwest of America over the next three years, naturally evolving the music and band until the current line-up. The covid …
Live Gallery: Cancer Bats at the Crowbar, Sydney 15.06.2024
The Cancer Bats storm Sydney with an explosive Bat Sabbath gig