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From Wednesday 13 September 2023

Corey Taylor – ‘CMF2’

If there was ever a metal remake of ‘The Sound Of Music’, Corey Taylor’s new album ‘CMF2’ would surely get a song devoted to it in recognition of how he has used all of his ‘Favourite Things’ in it’s creation. Metallica solos and acoustic country, embracing

Sunday 10 September 2023

Kvelertak – ‘Endling’

It’s not all pentagrams and pessimism in the heavy music industry. Certainly Scandinavia does the dark art of metal like no one else, and the punk scene of the Nordic territories has had a significant impact on the rest of the world, with bands like Refused often cited as

Friday 08 September 2023

We Are Sovereign – ‘Step Out Your Comfort Zone’

Oh, the 2000’s, it’s finally your time to shine again. Although the Y2K fashion style was a questionable foray into the wide world of low-rise denim and peep-toe pumps, the explosion of emo, nu metal and scene music will undoubtedly bring a nostalgic tear to many eyes. While the

Thursday 07 September 2023

CLT DRP – ‘NOTHING CLEVER, JUST FEELINGS’

If you’re hopelessly naïve or bad at hangman, there’s a chance you haven’t figured out how to say CLT DRP. Here’s a clue, their debut album is called ‘Without The Eyes’, and if you still haven’t worked it out, give it a listen. They think their name’s

Wednesday 06 September 2023

Polaris – ‘Fatalism’

As the last notes of ‘All In Vain’ hit with thundering closure, you begin to see how Australian metalcore outfit Polaris have so quickly made themselves a staple of the scene both at home and abroad. However ‘Fatalism’, their third record, is not a celebration of success,

Tuesday 05 September 2023

Rock Band From Hell – ‘Music For Late Night Activities’

Never has a band or album been more misleadingly named than Rock Band From Hell’s ‘Music For Late Night Activities’, aside for Led Zeppelin and their lack of songs about metal balloons. There’s nothing satanic or horrifying about the Finnish trio’s debut. On the other hand, it isn’t so

Monday 04 September 2023

Empire State Bastard – ‘Rivers of Heresy’

If idle hands are the devil’s playthings, then Simon Neil is holiest among us. Between his return to pop-rock outfit Marmaduke Duke and teasing the upcoming valium-laced project Tippie Toes, the Biffy Clyro frontman has his plate filled to the brim for the foreseeable future. So naturally,

Friday 01 September 2023

Jeff Rosenstock – ‘HELLMODE’

Punk cult hero Jeff Rosenstock’s latest record ‘HELLMODE’ is a glorious contradiction. A record that melds poppy melody with deep personal introspection, gleefully scrappy punk rock with issues that face humanity as a whole. Rosenstock is not an artist who shies away from a difficult topic or a catchy

Thursday 31 August 2023

Taking Meds – ‘Dial M For Meds’

Taking Meds are a classic “except for” band. I don’t like hip-hop except for Run DMC. They’re all softcore bands on the bill, except for Turnstile. All shredder bands are metal, all 90’s nostalgia sucks, all bands lose their edge when they get sober… except for Taking Meds. Combining

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Spanish Love Songs – ‘No Joy’

Returning for their fourth album, Spanish Love Songs have a difficult challenge upcoming. Their previous albums have all been adored, with 2018’s ‘Schmaltz’ introducing many to the LA-formed quintet, and 2020’s ‘Brave Faces Everyone’ being the perfect soundtrack to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Telling stories