We certainly could not say that the Ourobouros EP in 2019 left us cold but it was an introduction to RULED BY RAPTORS which maybe did not catch our imaginations as richly as it did for others. Without doubt though… Read More ›
Bring Me The Horizon
Amongst Liars – Self Titled
Thanks to our dear friend Emma at radio plugging giants Pluggin’Baby, we were introduced to AMONGST LIARS right as they made their opening steps into the UK rock scene. There was inevitable intrigue too given that the band saw members… Read More ›
A new roar: We Are Sovereign Interview
Bringing their own character and passion to modern metal with a nostalgic edge, WE ARE SOVEREIGN has been gaining keen and widespread plaudits as they distinctly emerge within the UK metal scene. We luckily grabbed some of their time to… Read More ›
KnightressM1 – Dreams and Devastation
Texturally kaleidoscopic, sonically compelling, and emotively captivating, Dreams and Devastation is quite simply one of the year’s most fascinating and thrilling encounters. The album is a stunning introduction to US trio KnightressM1, more specifically the creative craft and imagination of… Read More ›
Horror Dance Squad – No Flag Will Fly Forever
Encouraged by the growing buzz around Estonian metallers Horror Dance Squad heading over to their new album was an easy decision and one rewarded with the finding of one of the year’s rousing highlights. No Flag Will Fly Forever is… Read More ›
Crimson Star – The Olde Dawg
It might be fair to say that UK outfit Crimson Star have not yet found the widespread recognition that their previous EP, Bay View, suggested they deserved but certainly acclaim, a greater reputation, and a fresh wave of fans did… Read More ›
No Kings No Slaves – New Lease of Life
Providing a striking full introduction to themselves with debut album New Lease of Life, Switzerland hailing No Kings No Slaves have swiftly proved themselves a compelling proposition. The release is a cauldron of melodic hardcore but an encounter which dares… Read More ›
Stirring the senses: Vital Noise Interview
Meet Vital Noise… Hello and thanks for taking time out to talk with us. Thanks so much for having us! Can you first introduce the band and give us some background to Vital Noise? Our band consists of Andrew Wilmot,… Read More ›
House Of Hatchets – Reach
Having heard rather good and promising things about UK outfit House Of Hatchets there was genuine intrigue and a sense of real anticipation facing the band’s debut album, Reach. Across ten slabs of multi-flavoured alternative metal, the encounter swiftly revealed… Read More ›
Black Water Chemistry – Return To Ashes
Though formed in 2014 it is the last eighteen months or so that the buzz around Welsh metallers Black Water Chemistry has really intensified. It has been a time where the band itself says that they have been “working tirelessly… Read More ›