VASA – ‘Heroics’

From a thundering opening in ‘Childhood’ to a bombastic closing in ‘Settle’, VASA know exactly what they want to achieve with their second album. The Scottish post-rock outfit burst onto the scene with a widely well-received debut that, while a bit safe, slotted itself into the genre

Counterparts, Can’t Swim, Chamber @ The Key Club, Leeds

LIVE: Counterparts / Can’t Swim / Chamber @ Waterfront Studio, Norwich

It’s an unfortunate occasion when support slots are filled by exceptional bands, and yet are somehow met with a lacklustre response from the audience. Tonight, despite incredible talent from all three support acts, this defines the evening until the headliners, Counterparts, take to the stage.  Tonight,

Slam Dunk Festival announce final Jagermeister Stage lineup

This morning, Slam Dunk Festival has revealed the two acts completing the incredible Jägermeister Stage line up: Counterparts and Blood Youth. These two up and comers join Refused, Your Demise, Stray From The Path, Comeback Kid and Deez Nuts, as well as headliners While She Sleeps, to make one hell of a stage for fans of the heavier side

Loathe @ Omeara, London

LIVE: Loathe / Phoxjaw / God Complex @ Omeara, London

If you were one of the lucky people that managed to snag a ticket to Loathe’s London demonstration, you’re already aware of just how lucky you were to witness what you witnessed. Highly tipped as being one of metalcores next big acts, the hype surrounding their live

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Ho99o9, Cleopatrick @ Alexandra Palace

Bowling for Soup, Simple Plan, Not Ur Girlfrenz @ O2 Academy Brixton

LIVE: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes / HO99O9 @ Alexandra Palace

When looking at ticket websites ahead of tonight’s show, they all said one thing. ‘Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Alexandra Palace: SOLD OUT’. And it’s about time. Having been a part of three major bands, Frank Carter has become a true British punk icon – who can ever forget

Polaris – ‘The Death Of Me’

There appears to be something in the Australian water that helps produce solid bands. There’s a seemingly ever growing list of acts appearing from the land down under, all of them slaying audiences over the globe with effortlessly infectious songwriting, full of big riffs and even bigger