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From 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

SWMRS – ‘Berkeley’s On Fire’

For a band who began life back in 2004, SWMRS have taken their time – via a 2015 name change from Emily’s Army – in rising in the punk rock ranks. The first album under their new name, ‘Drive North’, was released in 2016 and brought a significant increase

Thursday 07 February 2019

Emarosa – ‘Peach Club’

2019 is already turning into the year for bands to embrace a change in sound. It’s a move that is always bold, if not always wise – but when it’s done right, a change can be exactly the right move to unveil a new and exciting identity. When it came

Tuesday 05 February 2019

Mastiff – ‘Plague’

With a name like Mastiff, an album title like ‘Plague’, and song names like ‘Vermin’ and ‘Torture’, you can be sure of one thing: this Hull quintet are NOT beating about the bush. No pretence, no bullshit; ‘Plague’ is eight tracks of pure bleak venom that only the north

Thursday 31 January 2019

Spielbergs – ‘This Is Not The End’

A few short days ago we published our Spielbergs mood board, which saw front man Mads Baklien take us through some of the inspirations that shaped himself, his band and, ultimately, their debut album ‘This Is Not The End’. Back in February 2018, the Oslo rockers released their