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From Friday 30 August 2019

Tool – ‘Fear Inoculum’

Some projects seem to be destined for the ether. To any prog rock fan in the last decade or so, a new Tool album was just a pipe-dream – a nice idea to hope for, but never to expect. The last outing by the psychedelic quartet, ‘10,000 Days’, was

Wage War – ‘Pressure’

If you’re into the kind of metalcore that effortlessly blends infectious melodies with intense heavy riffs, all bound together with a few strands of nu-metal power, then Wage War will tick all of your boxes. The chances of you having heard of them before is pretty high – not

Thursday 29 August 2019

Frank Turner – ‘No Man’s Land’

This wouldn’t be a comprehensive review if it didn’t at least acknowledge the uncomfortable grimace on the face of the music industry when Frank Turner released the concept album ‘No Man’s Land’. Its thirteen tracks are dedicated to overlooked, influential women throughout history (and the last track for his

Wednesday 28 August 2019

Imminence announce London show and European tour

Following the release of third album ‘Turn The Light On’ earlier this year, Swedish metalcore group Imminence have announced their biggest tour yet – and they’ll be making a rare stop in the UK as part of the 21 date run across 12 countries. Starting in Copenhagen on 15 January,

Stray From The Path confirm new album details

In news that should come as music to the ears (quite literally, really) of all struggling to process the madness the world has seemingly descended into, New York hardcore powerhouses Stray From The Path have announced that they will be releasing their new studio album on November 1. The album,

2019 HMAs winners announced

In only its third year but already a hugely important part of the calendar, the Heavy Music Awards held their annual ceremony at London’s o2 Forum last week Kentish Town, just before Reading and Leeds Festivals – and the packed event, hosted by Laura Jane Grace, saw some fantastic

LIVE: PUP @ Blondies, London

Ahead of their Reading & Leeds performances, PUP announced a one-off show at a 50 cap dive bar just outside of Hackney. Despite the Toronto four-piece punk outfit playing an average of 250 a year on a tour cycle, there’s no time to let sleeping dogs lie here. After

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Like Torches release new video and announce album

It’s been a while since we last heard from Stockholm five piece Like Torches. 2016 album ‘Shelter’ was followed by an extensive tour of the US with Yellowcard on their farewell outing, and we’ve been waiting with baited breath since – fortunately, our patience has now been rewarded not

The Faim confirm UK & Europe tour

They’re already taking over the world, but Australian foursome The Faim aren’t ready to rest yet this year – after two tours of the UK already since January, they’ve now announced a huge 17 date tour of the UK and Europe through November and December. Kicking off in Madrid on

Against The Current announce December tour

Having just completed superb main stage sets at Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend, New York pop rock sensations Against The Current have announced a four date UK tour later this year. Following a tour of mainland Europe, the band will be taking in Cardiff and Manchester, before heading to