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From Tuesday 13 February 2007

I Killed The Prom Queen – Music For The Recently Deceased

With Parkway Drive leading the onslaught, Aussie metalcore bands are riding the wave right now and IKTPQ are the latest band from Down under to have a crack at the UK scene. Released on Golf in this country, ‘Music For The Recently Deceased’ is an aggressive beast

Lakes – S/T

Signature Tune seems to be developing a keen ear for dischordant, off-kilter post-hardcore bands. Not too dissimilar from SecondSmile, Lakes are a lovely bunch – and this 5-track EP is an excellent showcase if you’re yet to come across the band. I always feel EPs

Senses Fail interview

Andy interviewed Senses Fail before their London show on Saturday. Read the interview here

Senses Fail

Backstage at the Islington Academy, Mike Golita sits with nervous anticipation about tonight’s show. It’s the last date that his band, Senses Fail will play in the UK before heading back to America to join the stateside leg of the Taste of Chaos Tour.

Senses Fail

Backstage at the Islington Academy, Mike Golita sits with nervous anticipation about tonight’s show. It’s the last date that his band, Senses Fail will play in the UK before heading back to America to join the stateside leg of the Taste of Chaos Tour.

Dead To Fall UK dates

Dead To Fall are set to visit the UK: 06.05.2007 UK London @ Underworld 07.05.2007 UK Hull @ The Welly Club, Hull Metal Fest 08.05.2007 UK Manchester @ Music Box 09.05.2007 UK Liverpool @ Roadkill 11.05.2007 UK Swindon @ Furnace 12.05.2007 UK Kingston @ The Peel 14.05.2007 UK Newport @ TJs

How To Run Your Own Label – Part 1

Over the next few weeks and months I’ll be writing features on how to start up your own record label. Expect tips and advice from record label peeps from around the world – and read the first installment here

Monday 12 February 2007

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – II

If there’s a sleazier rock and roll band around right now, I’m probably yet to hear them. Coming across like a filthier version of He Is Legend, this is 11 tracks of pure, unadulterated riffage. A concept album based on the tales of 1920s gangster Ma Baker,

Capdown – Wind Up Toys

There’s a line on the album’s title track which sums up this new Capdown record. “Forget your preconceptions and you’re ready to roll.” If you’re expecting Capdown circa 2001 – or even earlier – be prepared for a shock. While the band’s message is still

Physical fatness

You can get 4 Cds for the price of 3 in the Fat Wreck Chords super sale