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From Monday 30 January 2017

Japandroids – ‘Near To The Wild Heart Of Life’

Japandroids launch into their first album for almost five years off the back of some ear shattering drumming, a riff that sounds like a whole band and an opening lyric full of the sort of modern nostalgia Japandroids have made their own. The self-titled opening track of

Sunday 29 January 2017

Greywind – ‘Afterthoughts’

Judging by the huge, stadium ready alt-rock sound of Irish act Greywind, you’d never guess it was the product of just two people. Siblings Paul and Steph O’Sullivan produce a powerful debut album with ‘Afterthoughts’ that oozes mainstream appeal and will no doubt gain them a loyal fanbase. The strong

Friday 27 January 2017

wars – ‘We Are Islands, After All’

Never underestimate the power of a riff. That’s the secret to the success of wars’ debut album ‘We Are Islands, After All’. At the heart of it, this is the standard sing/scream style post-hardcore that you’ve heard several times before, but the inclusion of relentless, crunching riffs

Deaf Havana – ‘All These Countless Nights’

There was a time we worried Deaf Havana might have plateaued, releasing radio friendly pop rock that was lacking the spark required to keep them interesting. Latest album ‘All These Countless Nights’ however, has made some steps towards proving they aren’t stalemates and might find a way – especially

Thursday 26 January 2017

Belial – ‘Nihil Est’

Have you ever picked up a record and been disappointed that it’s ‘only’ four or so tracks long? There’s absolutely no chance of the same disappointment with UK tech-deathcore outfit Belial’s latest release ‘Nihil Est’. Featuring five brand new cuts, it’s further bolstered with the addition of five more

Wednesday 25 January 2017

Cloud Nothings – ‘Life Without Sound’

Cloud Nothings’ new album ‘Life Without Sound’ is a journey of discovery, both for the band and the listener. In nine tracks it spans a chasm of sound: to listen to it is to scale a mountain, only to find a rope bridge suspended over a volcano.

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,

Tuesday 24 January 2017

Twinesuns – ‘The Empire Never Ended’

Historically, drums have played a pretty important role in the evolution of heavy music. From the crushing doom grooves Bill Ward brought to Black Sabbath, through to the embryonic blastbeats of Mick Harris on Napalm Death’s legendary ‘Scum’ album, via Dave Lombardo’s neck-breaking thrash playing and double-kick

Monday 23 January 2017

Rick Rude – ‘Make Mine Tuesday’

Naming your band after a professional wrestler can easily be misleading. With sports entertainment being synonymous with heavy rock and metal, Rick Rude could be tarred with an ugly brush before even hearing them. Unless you are a fan of the sadly deceased superstar, have an open mind for

Saturday 21 January 2017

Anti-Flag – ‘Live Vol.1’

With demogorgon President Trump’s inauguration having just taken place, never has there been a more fitting time for Anti-Flag to raise their voice in form of a live album. Not only are their quick-fire paced songs filled with protest, they also encourage love and compassion for one and other,