Every Hell – ‘Vertebrate’ EP

Brighton newcomers Every Hell are an absolute bottle rocket of a band. Comprised of ex-members of Broker, Memory Of Elephants and the much loved, sorely missed Black Peaks, the quartet bring all of the character from their previous projects and splice it with a rich, explosive, adrenaline-fuelled rush. Their

LIVE: Alice Cooper @ Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, London

There’s not many seventy-six year olds who can sell out the five thousand capacity Hammersmith Apollo twice over, but then again, Alice Cooper isn’t like most artists in his age bracket. On the final night of his hundred city ‘Too Close For Comfort’ tour, it’d practically be a crime

Alice Cooper @ Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, London

LIVE: Dream Theater @ The O2, London

The definition of cognitive dissonance, Dream Theater are simultaneously known as one of the most influential prog bands of all time who’ve amassed Grammy wins and a vast fan base, while also accumulating a reputation with some for being cringey, cheesy and a bit boring. However, that split in

Dream Theater @ THE O2 ARENA

Better Lovers – ‘Highly Irresponsible’

The opening gambit on ‘Highly Irresponsible’ feels like a sledgehammer blow to the eardrums. After a brief, understated instrumental piece, a maelstrom of low end chugging guitars, vocal yelps, and drums being viciously smashed comes together to create a wall of noise. It’s a real statement of intent that’s

Chuck Ragan – ‘Love and Lore’

If we can count on one thing from a Chuck Ragan album, it’s honesty. The folk-punk multi-hyphenate, professional wilderness type and occasional Hot Water Music frontman has never avoided laying his soul bare through his music, and ‘Love and Lore’ is no exception. We haven’t had a proper solo

LIVE: Mallory Knox / Call Me Amour @ Electric Ballroom

This show shouldn’t be possible. Mallory Knox split five years ago, but suddenly reformed for this year’s Slam Dunk festivals. Now they’re on a very limited run of sold out dates to celebrate arguably their best album, ‘Asymmetry’, on its tenth birthday in their original lineup. It’s a treat

Kids In Glass Houses – ‘PINK FLAMINGO’

Maybe you remember Kids In Glass Houses. Maybe you remember their first demos of ‘Flirting With Widows’ being uploaded to Myspace. Their first album. Their fourth. Maybe you attended their farewell tour. Maybe you’re glad they’re back after 11 years. Maybe you’re excited. Maybe you’re going to

LIVE: Snayx @ Village Underground

It’s rare that the ambience of a venue matches a band’s sound near perfectly, but Snayx and Village Underground are a match made, if not in heaven, then somewhere close to it. Raw, unadorned, vital and with a clear sense of where it all began, the Snayx sound batters