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From Monday 21 November 2016

Metallica – ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct’

It’s been the best part of a decade since the San Francisco based kings of thrash metal released any new material and whilst it might feel like Metallica haven’t ever been far from the limelight during this

Friday 18 November 2016

I Prevail – ‘Lifelines’

I Prevail’s debut album is finally here after huge anticipation. So who are these guys? I Prevail became an online sensation after their cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ went viral on Facebook. The events that have transpired since this has seen five piece post hard-core band touring across the states

Ray Toro – ‘Remember The Laughter’

We’ve heard Ray might have been in a pretty famous band once upon a time. When band members head off on their own, it never tends to be as good as the original line up. When it does work, however, they’ve gone in an entirely new direction. Ray Toro

Thursday 17 November 2016

The Empty Page – ‘Unfolding’

Going on a nice relaxing holiday can do wonders for the mind and body. No surprise then that when former Obsessive Compulsive duo Kelii and Giz returned from an extended walkabout they immediately set about forming a new band with creative juices at dam bursting levels. The result is

Wednesday 16 November 2016

SayWeCanFly – ‘Blessed Are Those’

SayWeCanFly is the work of Canadian musician Braden Barrie. The Ontario-based acoustic performer is the singer, front man and only member of the band and creates songs comparable to Never Shout Never and Secondhand Serenade. ‘Blessed Are Those’ is an emotional, heartbreaking album featuring orchestral music and

Tuesday 15 November 2016

Frank Iero and The Patience – ‘parachutes’

Don’t be fooled by that angelic exterior. Frank Iero might appear like butter wouldn’t melt but ‘parachutes’, the latest album from him and his band The Patience, is a rowdy, stand-up-and-listen riot; an impressive, punk-tinged showstopper. From the forceful opening of ‘World Destroyer’ through the growls of ‘Veins! Veins!! Veins!!!’

Monday 14 November 2016

Sparrow Sleeps – ‘Sparrow And Friends Start A Band’

Sparrow Sleeps made a name for themselves with their unique approach to cover songs, turning tracks such as ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’ and ‘What’s My Age Again?’ into soothing baby-appropriate instrumental lullabies. ‘Sparrow And Friends Start A Band’ marks the return of the kings of lullaby-core,

Wednesday 09 November 2016

Soft Kill – ‘Choke’

It takes just one listen to ‘Choke’ to realise that Soft Kill come from a dark place. The Portland band conjure a very bleak and suffocating spirit with their music, and on this, their fourth LP, have ventured further into the human condition. Born of the personal demons harboured

Tuesday 08 November 2016

Plini – ‘Handmade Cities’

The 24 year old Aussie powerhouse’s project has been making waves in the prog metal community for a while now but his 3rd LP has really cemented his style of creating eccentric djent influenced rock music. At its core you’d think this style of music would be enhanced with

Friday 04 November 2016

Waterparks – Double Dare

The line between what’s pop punk and what’s just pop is becoming increasingly more obscured. With 5 Seconds of Summer as cover stars on alt-mags, 20 year old former teenage anarchists going mental over Busted reunions, and You Me At Six being heard at all hours on mainstream radio,