Meet: Blues Rockers Scruffy Bear
North Yorkshires fuzzy blues rockers Scruffy Bear are catching ears everywhere after releasing their latest track ‘Stories of Strange Women’ We put some questions to the band to find out who they are and what makes them tick. Give us a potted history of the band? Hi! We’re Scruffy Bear; Georgy, Jack, Sass & Ryan. …
News: Lianne La Havas Announces A Residency At KOKO 9TH, 10TH & 11TH MAY
Lianne La Havas announces a residency at KOKO. She will perform three shows at the newly restored and redeveloped iconic London venue on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May. Lianne’s eponymous, self-produced third album was released in 2020 to widespread critical acclaim. It won her the prestigious Ivor Novello award for best album, was nominated for 3 Mobo …
Tracks: Holy Springs – E.A.T
South London trio Holy Springs, have shared a new track ‘E.A.T’. With a driving rhythm for a backbone and overdriven fuzz drenched guitars this shoe gaze track is a sumptuous treat from the band. Fitting in perfectly with their varied back catalogue which shows the breadth of talent from this trio. Check it out, here …
News: Pallbearer Announce ‘Sorrow And Extinction’ 10 Year Anniversary European Tour
Unique Arkansas progressive doom quartet, Pallbearer, will be travelling to Europe this summer to embark on a string of exceptional show dates, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their seminal record ‘Sorrow & Extinction‘. At this handful of select shows, encompassing both festival and club shows, the band will perform the album in its entirety. Check out the live video of ‘Sorrow …
News: King King announce July and October 2022 UK Tour
Hot off the heals from their successful February 2022 UK tour (read our live review here), King King are pleased to announce they will perform more concerts in the UK during July and October 2022. Dates include Lytham Lowther Pavilion (July 28), Holmfirth Picturedrome (July 29), Castleton Devil’s Arse Cave (July 30), Northampton Roadmender (October 16) and Southampton 1865 (October 20), and Liverpool Grand Central Hall (October 21). King …
Tracks: Ruoska – Kade
Finnish industrial metal band Ruoska is finishing the production of their sixth full length album. In anticipation they have released the second single from that album – ‘Kade’ Frontman Patrik Mennander backgrounds the new single: “Kade leads the listener deeper inside the upcoming album’s dark atmosphere. It’s a story about eternal disasters and misery that continue across the generations. The …
Track: Immolation – Blooded
New York death metal giants Immolation, have released their new album ‘Acts Of God’ which will be their 11th studio album after 5 long years since their last album ‘Atonement’. In celebration of the release, the band offers fans the music video for track ‘Blooded’. Immolation vocalist/bassist Ross Dolan comments, “Finally, after 5 long years, we are excited to unleash the full fury …
Track: Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy Reveals Ibaraki Album Details & New Single Feat. Nergal
Trivium singer and guitarist Matthew Kiichi Heafy has shared more details about his long-awaited and much-anticipated Ibaraki project. The project’s debut album ‘Rashomon’ will be released on May 6th via Nuclear Blast. The band have shared the video for ‘Akumu’ featuring Nergal of Behemoth. “‘Akumu’ translates to ‘nightmare’ — and with this piece, I encourage the listener to work to find their interpretations of what …
Track: Hate World Hero – The Beast Has Awoken
Finnish Rovaniemi-based melodic metal band Hate World Hero released a new single ‘The Beast Has Awoken’ via Inverse Records. The band comments: “The Beast Has Awoken is about the awakening or waking up of The Beast. The Beast itself can signify anyone or anything, even an object or an experience. In life we face setbacks, doubts and …
Tracks: Opus Kink Announce Debut EP & Share Lead Single ‘I Love You, Baby’
Brightons own Opus Kink have shared their new single ‘I Love You, Baby’, taken from the collective’s debut EP arriving this summer via Nice Swan Records. Speaking about the single release, the band explained: “‘I Love You, Baby’ is a sweet, tender love song charting one careless heart’s adventure through purgatory. Signed with a sticky kiss from Opus Kink to you”. …