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Fozzy – ‘Judas’

It has taken over 15 years for American heavy metal powerhouse Fozzy to get past what must be a frustrating stigma. Fronted by WWE superstar Chris Jericho, they finally reached a position on their previous album, ‘Do You Want To Start A War’, where they were no longer just

Tuesday 31 October 2017

Gold Key – ‘Hello, Phantom’

If nothing else, Gold Key are going to surprise a lot of people. Considering the press release for the album contains the words ‘featuring members of Gallows and Sikth’, you’d be forgiven for expecting something angry and chaotic. Whilst some may find it disappointing that ‘Hello, Phantom’ is neither

Watchcries – ‘Wraith’

The tale of Brighton’s Watchcries is one of momentum. Forming in 2016, comprising former members of acts like Torpor, Dopefight, War Wolf and TEEF, they quickly laid down a self-titled EP and made their live debut supporting mighty doom-mongers Conan. 2017 sees them maintain this pace with the release

Friday 27 October 2017

All Pigs Must Die – ‘Hostage Animal’

The last few years have truly been a golden age for the metal/hardcore supergroup. Some of the most stunning music that’s bled from our speakers has been the product of seasoned veterans convening and throwing their collective bands’ sonic fury together to form gargantuan new musical monstrosities.

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Converge – ‘The Dusk In Us’

It’s difficult to think of a more highly respected band in underground heavy music than Converge – understandable when your ranks include the owner of the label every heavy band dreams of signing to, and the producer every heavy band dreams of recording with. Not to mention the fact

Friday 20 October 2017

Muskets – ‘Chew’

Unless you’re a big band signed to a major label with tons of mainstream exposure, rock music sadly doesn’t pay the bills like it used to. Even some of the biggest UK bands are forced to work part-time jobs and make social sacrifices just to make ends meet.  If you’re

Tuesday 17 October 2017

Iron Chic – ‘You Can’t Stay Here’

Long Island melodic punks Iron Chic have been on a hell of a ride up to this point. It’s always been clear from their lyrics that the individuals in the band have had their personal struggles but, with the passing of original guitarist Rob McAllister in early 2016, the

Sunday 15 October 2017

No Warning – ‘Torture Culture’

The story of No Warning is one that has been told many times, and depending on who you talk to, you will get a different take on what they think happened to the band. Their 2002 debut, ‘Ill Blood’ is the album that defined a generation and influenced more

Friday 13 October 2017

Roam – ‘Great Heights & Nosedives’

Eastbourne pop punk quintet Roam have really been making waves. Since forming in 2012 they’ve played shows all over the world with some of the biggest names in the genre, including a recent stint as main to support to New Found Glory on their 20th anniversary tour both here

Citizen – ‘As You Please’

Citizen have been following a rigid album cycle since their debut in 2013 and their debut record ‘Youth’ came at an ideal time. It was an album for those growing out of pop punk and wanting something a bit more grown up, whilst still wanting to express the same