Parkway Drive – ‘Darker Still’

Always evolving and never standing still, Parkway Drive continue to push the boundaries of their sound with their latest instalment ‘Darker Still’. It’s a controlled explosion that continues the band’s journey into the reaches of heavy metal, while keeping a foundation that fans of the band’s earlier work will

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes – ‘Sticky’

At what point do you stop talking about Frank Carter’s previous ventures pre-Rattlesnakes? After three records they are headlining bigger festivals and playing to bigger crowds than Pure Love and Gallows ever did combined. That isn’t to diminish the achievements of either band, but you do feel

Angels and Airwaves -‘Lifeforms’

It’s been seven years since Angels & Airwaves’ last full helping of charismatic electronic space rock in the form of ‘The Dream Walker’, and five years since their 4 track EP ‘Chasing Shadows’. With a scattering of acoustic releases and remixes through this time, we’ve been kept

Rise Against – ‘The Ghost Note Symphonies Vol 1’

Acoustic records are a product that can divide, lessen or expand a band’s following, popularity and public opinion. For some it is a risky move, for others an inevitability to keep themselves relevant and get another release onto the market to appease record labels. But this series of haunting

LIVE: Parkway Drive @ The Underworld, Camden

While the London is getting set for part two of the “Beast From The East” saga, there is no shortage of warmth in a packed out Underworld on a Friday night as Parkway Drive lay waste to one of their old stomping grounds. There anticipation is hot in the air

Lost Evenings Become Last Evenings: The Final Night At Level III, Swindon

A Pint With: Frank Turner

Converge: “If you start paying attention to outside perceptions and feed that into what you’re doing you’re no longer making true art.”

CJ Ramone: “Had I not served (in the USMC), I’d have drank and partied until I was dismissed or dead.”

The Road To Rebellion: Punktastic’s Rebellion Festival Preview

As the current incarnation of Rebellion Festival turns 10 this year (having been around under other names since 1996), Punktastic takes a look at the annual Blackpool beano and tells you about why this year is going to be the best ever. Taking place over four days between August 3rd