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From Sunday 10 March 2019

La Dispute – ‘Panorama’

La Dispute are a difficult band to categorise into one genre. Within every track there’s elements of post-hardcore, blues, scream and of course, spoken word. Despite that, it’s easy to recognise them. It’s a sound that’s immediately distinctive – but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to create. Because ‘Panorama’

Youth Fountain – ‘Letters To Our Former Selves’

When a label with a roster like Pure Noise Records – home to the likes of Boston Manor, Four Year Strong, and State Champs – add a new artist to their books, it’s hard to resist dipping in for a listen. In this case, it’s the turn of Canadian

Thursday 07 March 2019

Zebrahead – ‘Brain Invaders’

As far as longevity is concerned, pop punk really does have the superpower of never dying. The lifespan of the sub-genre has surpassed all of its detractor’s best wishes. Orange County good-time loving mob Zebrahead are a prime example of how the nostalgic scene can still thrive for over

Friday 01 March 2019

Holding Absence – ‘Holding Absence’

Holding Absence are about to release one of the most highly anticipated albums in recent years. After exploding onto the British music scene a couple of years ago, the Cardiff based quintet have continued to sweep audiences off their feet and woo

Thursday 28 February 2019

In Flames – ‘I, The Mask’

In Flames are one of those bands that have an inextinguishable spark. First forming almost 30 years ago, they played an enormous role in elevating the legendary Gothenburg sound to prominence within the metal community. They’ve been churning out record after record ever since, inspiring countless bands that have

Tuesday 26 February 2019

While She Sleeps – ‘So What?’

While She Sleeps are one of the most exciting bands in British music today for a hell of a lot of reasons. Hailing from the steel city of Sheffield, they’ve grown from a tiny local metalcore band to one of the flag bearers for the scene in this country.

Monday 25 February 2019

Minors – ‘Abject Bodies’

In current heavy music, two logos that truly act as an infallible stamp of quality are those of American record label Deathwish Inc. and the British-run Holy Roar Records. This sophomore record from Canadian hardcore band Minors is being released by both labels, so it’s completely unnecessary to tell

Sunday 24 February 2019

Masked Intruder – ‘III’

Masked Intruder are back and that pesky Officer Bradford is still hot on their trail. They are continuing to do what they love the most – robbing banks and crooning to the figure of their unrequited love. They are the lovable losers that will spend hard time

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Blood Youth – ‘Starve’

If you were going to pick a place in the UK for a hardcore metal band to come from, Harrogate probably wouldn’t be too high up on the list. In fact, if we’re honest, it probably wouldn’t be on anyone’s list at all. Best known for being a Northern

Monday 11 February 2019

Crystal Lake – ‘Helix’

If you’re a metalcore fan and you’ve been paying attention over the last few years, Crystal Lake is probably a name that you’re familiar with. The Japanese heavyweights have been carving up quite the reputation for themselves, getting better with every release and packing an impressive punch when performing