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From Friday 23 August 2019

Knocked Loose – A Different Shade Of Blue

Knocked Loose is a name that everyone in metal and hardcore knows. A few years ago nobody had a clue who they were at all – now their name is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. The hype train left the station at record speed and the band started

Thursday 22 August 2019

Boston Manor release re-imagined tracks

In preparation for their sets at Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend, Blackpool five-piece Boston Manor have released two re-imagined versions of songs from sophomore album ‘Welcome To The Neighbourhood’ – an acoustic version of ‘England’s Dreaming’, and a remix of title track ‘Welcome To The Neighbourhood’. “We recorded

Mood Board: The Bottom Line

Tuesday 20 August 2019

The Menzingers say goodbye to the America they knew

It is not often you find a common ground between The Menzingers and German industrial metal pioneers Rammstein. However, the pair now echo the sentiments of struggling to love their homeland. The Pennsylvania punks often paint an idealistic portrait of the Americana they know, full of

Dream State release new single and announce debut album

We’ve been desperately waiting for this announcement for what feels like forever – even more so since the release of lead single ‘Hand In Hand’ in March – and it’s finally here, as Welsh post-hardcore group Dream State have confirmed the details of their debut album. Following on from

LIVE: Bloodstock Open Air 2019 – Sunday

It’s Sunday. It’s a metal festival. It’s very muddy. You’d better believe tiredness is in the air by this point, but thankfully, there’s one more day of music to keep us going at Bloodstock 2019. Sunday is the day we typically see more of the legendary names appearing on

Noah Gundersen – ‘Lover’

Noah Gundersen is an artist of great ambition – that much is obvious from his numerous musical engagements which includes, but definitely isn’t limited to, The Courage, formed with his sister Abby. The Seattle native’s drive is also evident on his fourth studio album as he leans further into

Mood Board: The Rocket Summer

Monday 19 August 2019

Reading & Leeds 2019 Festival Preview

When it comes to world-famous festivals, the UK is blessed with more than a few – and Reading & Leeds is one of the biggest and best there is, not to mention one of the oldest. With a rotation of bands performing across the two sites over three days,

2000Trees Festival 2019 – Saturday