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LIVE: Tides of Man @ The Parish, Huddersfield

Having released two records as a progressive post-hardcore band, Tides of Man took their first steps into instrumental post-rock in 2014 with the release of ‘Young and Courageous’. The departure of vocalist Tilian Pearson (now of Dance Gavin Dance) forced them to write music in a new

Friday 08 September 2017

LIVE: Ieperfest 2017 @ Ypres, Belgium

Here at Punktastic, we’ve always been big fans of mainland European festivals. While extra the cost of travel can be stressful, the payoff is usually worth it in the end, especially since our equivalent of Ieperfest, Hevy Fest, no longer exists. Thankfully, Ieper is one of the most accommodating

Thursday 07 September 2017

LIVE: Car Seat Headrest @ Manchester Ritz

It’s rare that a band whose last album peaked at number 198 in the UK gain as much anticipation as, Car Seat Headrest. The lo-fi garage rock band from Virginia have been rapidly gaining notoriety globally for their grim but youthful guitar jams contrasted with bittersweet lyrics to

Tuesday 05 September 2017

LIVE: Tigers Jaw / Culture Abuse / Muskets @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester

The Deaf Institute in Manchester, with its quaint decor and observatory-like layout, is the perfect setting for an evening of simple, heartfelt music. Opening act Muskets waste no time filling it with their grunge-tinged pop-punk, and despite being billed first and hailing all the way from Brighton they clearly

Thursday 31 August 2017

LIVE: Against The Current @ The Borderline, London

Tonight is a celebration in more ways than one. Selling out The Borderline in 36 seconds, Against The Current’s return to this 300 capacity venue is symbolic of their rise through the ranks since their UK debut in 2014 – it’s also vocalist Chrissy Costanza’s birthday gig. Balloons

LIVE: ArcTanGent Festival 2017

ArcTanGent’s focus on math-rock, post-rock and the creative spaces in between, makes for a unique experience in the British festival season and though it’s only in its fifth year, the festival has become a cult favourite among its legion of repeat attendees. Hosted by Fernhill Farm on the outskirts

Wednesday 30 August 2017

LIVE: Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2017

Words: Rhian Wilkinson / Photos: Emma Stone Very few spaces in music feel as accepting, diverse, and special as the field at Bloodstock Open Air. Headlined by Amon Amarth, Ghost and Megadeth, Download’s slightly more extreme cousin was a joyous weekend of headbanging and horn raising. There is

Sunday 27 August 2017

LIVE: Korn / Hacktivist @ Brixton Academy, London

One of the world’s most iconic nu metal bands are back on UK soil. Having spent 15 years blasting faces off, Korn are just days away from performing at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in what will likely be in front of a mix of rabid fans, high school

Friday 18 August 2017

LIVE: Energy / Miss Vincent @ The Booking Hall, Dover

While it may not feel like it, Energy have been a band for over 10 years. Driven by the dark tales of primary songwriter Jason Tankerly, they channel that early AFI and Nerve Agents vibe that so many miss and truthfully, they should be a far bigger band than

Monday 14 August 2017

LIVE: Aversions Crown / Venom Prison @ Boston Music Room, London

Ahead of their performances at this year’s Ieperfest, Australia’s Aversions Crown have teamed up with one of the UK’s fastest rising bands, Venom Prison. The two bands have embarked on a six date tour across the UK and tonight sees them kick start their ‘Xenocidal