rock/metal
Live Review: Skindred / Blackgold / Cody Frost – NX Newcastle, Newcastle 20.09.2023
Words by Barrah T Al-Badry Photos by Renée Bennett Standing amongst the sold out crowd tonight, it was easy to say the anticipation was infectious. After astellar year with their new album Smile, Newcastle NX welcomed the Welsh metal reggae fusion bandto its stage. Opening the evening was the ever amazing Cody Frost fresh off …
Live Review – Little Man Tate – o2 Institute Birmingham 20.10.23
Little Man Tate performed to an up-for-it Birmingham crowd despite Storm Babet almost causing the gig to be canceled due to travel delays and flooding at the venue! A short delay to doors opening and a long 5-hour trip for the Sheffield lads to get to Birmingham. The night was opened by Coventry band The …
Feature: Sam From Sam Roberts Band Gives Us a Run Down Of New Album ‘The Adventures of Ben Blank’
Some context surrounding the making of the record: Unfortunately, no juicy bits or dirt to speak of surrounding the making of Ben Blank – no slander, no in-fighting, no back-stabbing, no epiphanies, no love triangles, squares or circles or any other geometric shapes…perhaps our anaemic, wafer-thin social media presence has already told you that story. …
Track: The Damn Truth – I Just Gotta Let You Know
After dropping the trailer earlier this month, Montreal psychedelic rockers The Damn Truth, have shared the video for their new single ‘I Just Gotta Let You Know’. “A week after recording the song we were tasked with making the video” says the Damn Truth’s bass guitarist, PY Letellier. “With a UK tour supporting Glenn Hughes fast approaching, we …
Track: Sin+ – Don’t Come Any Closer
Sin+ is an alternative rock band, led by the Broggini brothers, Gabriel (Vocals) and Ivan (Guitars), from the Italian part of Switzerland. The duo have been making music together since they were young children, trading kindergarten for rehearsal rooms and building what would eventually become a personal sound that exudes their own blend of alternative …
Track: Sadness & Complete Disappointment – BARB
Sadness & Complete Disappointment have shared the video for their new track BARB. This is the second single taken from their forthcoming ‘GBH’ EP due out on the 3rd of November. Drummer and lead vocalist Esmee Baker comments: “Everyone thinks this song is about someone called Barb. And I am happy to let them believe …
Track: Mortuary Drape – Rattle Breath
After the announcement of their new album ‘Black Mirror‘ set for release on the 3rd of November via Peaceville Records, Mortuary Drape have shared the video for the dark and sinister track ‘Rattle Breath’. The video, created by Matthew Vickerstaff ( Facebook / Instagram ) pays homage to classic occult imagery seen through a video nasties filter. It’s a slow grinding …
News: Opeth To Reissue ‘Damnation’ On Vinyl For 20th Anniversary
To mark the 20th anniversary of Opeth’s ground-breaking 2003 album ‘Damnation’, a special vinyl re-issue has been meticulously crafted to pay homage to a pivotal and trailblazing moment in the band’s illustrious history. Originally recorded in the serenity of Åkerfelt’s native Sweden, with additional production from Porcupine Tree’s Steven Wilson, the album acclaimed by fans and critics alike has …
Live Review & Gallery: Tumbleweed w/ Nunchukka Superfly & TBX, Crowbar 230923
Tumbleweed fans were treated to an impromptu gig at Crowbar a couple of weeks back. A last minute cancellation saw the 90s favourites called into battle with only 2 weeks notice, so the boys came out of hiding and lead singer Richie Lewis paused finalising his solo album to take to the stage with long …
Live Review: Black Country, New Road – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London 10.10.2023
Words and photos by Fearghal McGlinchey On Tuesday night, the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London was treated to a captivating performance by the enigmatic and experimental band, Black Country, New Road. It was my very first time seeing the band perform so I wasn’t too sure what to expect, but from the very first …