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 ›
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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 ›
Crimson Star – Bay View
There is something very clever about the Bay View EP and the sounds it eagerly shares. Certainly the new outing from UK rockers Crimson Star sounds rather good from the off with a blaze of rock ‘n’ roll which may… Read More ›
Witterquick – Fire & Ice
With a sound which sits rather nicely yet individually among the likes of Brand New, Young Guns, and Mallory Knox, UK outfit Witterquick has been stirring up plenty of praise carrying attention their way over the past year or so… Read More ›
Elessar – Reflections EP
With a spring tour around the UK mere days away, British alternative/pop punk band Elessar set the scene and tone with their debut EP, Reflections. It offers five tracks of infectiously appetising and thoroughly enjoyable rock ‘n’ roll which might… Read More ›
Dead Winter – My Only Home
The early weeks of 2014, saw UK post hardcore band Dead Winter make a rather potent introduction to themselves with debut EP Erasing Glaciers. It was a magnetic six track fury of melodic metal and hardcore ferocity soaked with open… Read More ›
Banshee – Say My Name
Formed in 2011 as Life on Standby, Scottish quartet Banshee has re-launched themselves for 2016 with a new twist in their alternative rock sound to go with the new band name. Embracing electronic imagination and textures within their already recognised… Read More ›
Martyr De Mona – Siege Mentality
Eager to keep the momentum going of the past couple of years, especially since the release of their acclaimed second album Impera, UK band Martyr De Mona are poised to release new video single Siege Mentality. Taken from the band’s… Read More ›
Day Old Hate – First Light
Recently Oliver Swift, vocalist of UK alternative rock band Day Old Hate said of their new release, “We wanted to write better songs then we ever had before,” going on to add that “Making brave decisions and pushing ourselves out… Read More ›
Go Primitive – 100 Ways EP
If you are looking for a slice of rousing alternative rock then taking a punt on the new Go Primitive EP would definitely be a good move. Featuring five tracks which seriously stir ears and appetite alike, the release is… Read More ›
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