rock/metal
Live Review: Saint Agnes / Bex / The Strays – Think Tank?, Newcastle 28.01.2024
By Renée Bennett Following their third studio album, London band Saint Agnes ‘Bloodsuckers’ tour commenced this month after its initial postponement while the group supported reggae metal band Skindred on tour. It was worth the wait while a pulsating vacuum was made in the intimate Geordie venue ‘Think Tank?’. The night kicked off with support …
Track: Kill The Lights – Sleep With the Devil
Five-headed metal beast Kill The Lights have shared their latest single, ‘Sleep With The Devil’. The final track to be released from their forthcoming album Death Melodies on the 8th March. Singer James Clark says, “‘Sleep With the Devil,’ lyrically, deals with the struggle of addiction and the daily fight to stay sober. Every day you wake up, you are in …
News: In Flames Release Digital Bonus Version Of ‘Foregone’ + New Track ‘Become One’
In celebration of the first anniversary of the band’s latest studio album Foregone, Swedish melodic death metal icons IN FLAMES have released a digital bonus version of Foregone today on all streaming platforms. The anniversary edition of this highly lauded part of the group’s discography comes accompanied by alternative artwork as well as a new bonus track, ‘Become One’. The band states: …
Track: Wingz of the Monkey – The Accuser
After making waves with their debut EP ‘Ape Allegations’ (read our review here) Backseat Mafia faves have returned to share their first new music of 2024 with new single ‘The Accuser’. The sincere and downbeat lyrics relate to any breakup with one side feeling inadequate and undervalued. Lead singer Pat adds “We got the inspiration …
Track: Shane Smith & The Saints -It’s Been A While
Shane Smith & The Saints have shared their latest single ‘It’s Been A While’, taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘Norther’, due on the 1st of March via Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. This will be the group’s first album in five years and showcases the full spectrum of their style that seamlessly blends elements of country, …
Meet: Scottish Newcomers The Rah’s
Originating from Prestonpans, a small seaside town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rah’s are set to release their new album ‘The Common Ground’ on the 12th of April. Backseat Mafia caught up with this up and coming band to find out a little bit about them before they make 2024 theirs. Give us a …
Track: Big Special – Dust Off / Start Again
Big Special have announced their highly-anticipated debut album Postindustrial Hometown Blues due for release on the 10th of May via SO Recordings. The Black Country duo are also sharing their first new music of 2024, with new single ‘Dust Off / Start Again’. Lead singer Joe Hicklin had the following to say: “‘Dust Off / Start Again’ …
News: Kerry King Drops First New Music; Announces Debut Album, ‘From Hell I Rise’
The Los Angeles Forum, just before midnight on Saturday 30th November 2019. SLAYER’s KERRY KING stood center stage; his signature chains hung from his belt; he walked over to stage right, unhooked the chains and held them high, dropped them on to the floor, turned around and walked off the stage. “I knew early on that …
Live Review & Gallery: A Night of Metal Mayhem at Metro Theatre as Wednesday 13 Resurrects Murderdolls – 03.02.24, Eora/Sydney
Saturday night at the Metro Theatre in Eora/Sydney marked a triumphant return to the stage for Joseph Poole, better known as Wednesday 13. The iconic frontman and songwriter of Murderdolls, after a hiatus of well over a decade, brought back the twisted anthems from their dual album discography. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as …
EP Review: Blue Nation – Reflections
One of Backseat Mafia’s favourites Blue Nation have returned with a new EP titled Reflections. This follows on from their previous EP Echoes (read our review here) The band collectively state: “This collection of songs represents a journey of creativity, emotion, and camaraderie that we’ve poured our souls into… …’Reflections’ is more than just an …