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From Friday 02 June 2017

Miss May I – ‘Shadows Inside’

If nothing else, Miss May I’s longevity deserves praise. They first broke onto the scene in ’09, fresh-faced and just looking to kick up some dirt, but they’ve dropped album number six and are more established than ever. Most young bands burn out after an initial injection of hype,

Tuesday 23 May 2017

In Hearts Wake – ‘Ark’

Plenty of bands have a message – that is nothing new – but few are more genuine than Australia’s In Hearts Wake. The metalcore quintet from Byron Bay have dedicated their careers to fighting for the Earth, wholeheartedly channelling their lyrical and marketing content towards making a difference while

Wednesday 03 May 2017

LIVE: Bury Tomorrow / Crossfaith / Black Peaks / Any Given Day @ The Forum, London

Bury Tomorrow have already reached a number of milestones in their career – Main Stage performances at Reading & Leeds and Download Festival, US and Australian tours, and selling out London’s KOKO back in October 2014 – and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Tonight’s show at

Wednesday 29 March 2017

The Royal – ‘Seven’

Eindhoven metallers The Royal have had a steady rise. Up to now, all of their material has been self-released and barely made a splash in the scene, but they have caught the eye of Long Branch Records, who will now be responsible for bringing their second full-length record, ‘Seven’, into

Monday 06 February 2017

Ocean Grove – ‘The Rhapsody Tapes’

Every once in a while, a band drops a debut album that becomes a reference point. These debuts can shape not only the creator’s career, but also the future work of others that are yet to even take their first breaths. Of course, there are no guarantees in this

Wednesday 25 January 2017

Betraying The Martyrs – ‘The Resilient’

At every crucial stage of their career, Betraying The Martyrs have faced mixed reception. Known more for an ambitious Disney cover than the technicality they are capable of, the Parisian outfit have struggled to be taken seriously, yet Sumerian Records continue to back them. The release of their third album,

Thursday 19 January 2017

Palisades – ‘Palisades’

Generally speaking, it should take longer than a year to write, produce, and release a record. Like a fine wine, the process should never be rushed or the output suffers. Yet, 12 months and 5 days after ‘Mind Games’ hit the shelves, Palisades will drop their third,

Friday 23 December 2016

From Rust – ‘Lost Sense of Life’

Metalcore is saturated and ridiculed. It comes with a tough crowd to please, and the odds are stacked against those who dream of making an impact. Despite this, Britain is still pretty good at plucking out a jewel and giving them a polish, so the hopefuls continue to queue