rock/metal
Live Review: Halestorm / Black Veil Brides / Mothica – Wembley Arena, London 09.12.2023
The Legendary Wembley Arena and its long history in hosting iconic music events with the likes such as Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and even David Bowie to name a few of the biggest music names to walk through its doors, it’s not surprising that Izzy Hale felt right at home and on form …
Live Review: Extreme – Manchester Academy 30.11.23
“We’ve got no business putting out an album at this stage in our career”. So says legendary guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, part way through Extreme’s Manchester Academy show. Indeed, they are out in support of a new record, Six, their first studio album in 15 years. Maybe that’s how they feel as a band, 30-something years …
News: Godsticks Release Video For Track ‘Throne’; UK Tour Starts Next Month
After the release of their new album ‘This Is What A Winner Looks Like’ earlier this year, Godsticks unveil a new video in celebration of the album’s next single ‘Throne’. ‘Throne’ itself exists very much in the heavier sphere of the band with downtuned chugging guitars forming the driving of the verse before the song …
Track: Petrichor – How Does It Feel?
Cambridge based metalcore band Petrichor have released their debut single ‘How Does It Feel?’ It is about the struggle which some people have with merely existing. It is also about the unease that many people feel with all of ‘this’, the world around us. Finding someone with whom you are able to share in your …
News: Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2024 New Announcement
Bloodstock has decided to shower us with all manner of early Christmas presents by way of their latest announcement, and there really are some true goliaths of their respective genres in there. Landing the Sunday Special Guest slot on the Ronnie James Dio stage is the Grind Core and Melodic Death Metal pioneers Carcass who …
Track: Ramblin’ Preachers – Jealousy
Ramblin’ Preachers bring the heat with their riff fuelled powerhouse ‘Jealousy’ with a slamming catchy chorus that’s sure to have people singing along. Ross Connor states: “Jealousy was written out of anger, frustration and using people’s negativity to empower us to keep going. “Why don’t you just give up the music?” “What’s more important? The …
Live Review: As December Falls – Scala, London 30.11.2023
By Henry Groves As December Falls were out on tour for their album released in July ‘Join the Club’. The band formed back in 2014, and was made up of Bethany Curtis (vocals), Ande Hunter (guitar) and Timmy Francis (bass). As this was the 17th show of a 20-date European tour, you would have excused …
Meet: Melodic Doom Metal Band Petrichor
Give us a potted history of the band The band formed about 6 years ago. We had a VERY different sound then and a different lineup. We were more “pop rock” then. Comparable to The Band Camino. However, we were never fully satisfied with our music output. Until James (guitar) bought a 7 string. The …
Track: Robert Jon And The Wreck – Help Yourself
Southern rock titans Robert Jon & The Wreck have shared their newest single ‘Help Yourself’ via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. “‘Help Yourself’ is a song about the importance of self-help and taking care of yourself,” comments frontman Robert Jon. “It’s hard to help others unless you help yourself and take care of yourself first.” Full of southern flair, …
News: Blue Oyster Cult Share Single ‘Screams’ From New Album “50th Anniversary Live – First Night”
Blue Öyster Cult have shared the single ‘Screams’, taken from their upcoming album ”50th Anniversary Live – First Night”, set for release on December 8, 2023. Watch the live video for ‘Screams’, below: Pre-order/save 50th ANNIVERSARY LIVE – FIRST NIGHT here The legendary American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a …