rock/metal
Track: Negatives – Mimic
Newcastle quintet Negatives, comprised of Benjamin Michael Smith (Vocals), Andrew Sparham (Guitar), Sam Wingrove (Guitar), Aidan Matthews (Bass), and Alex Watson (Drums),have shared their brand new single and video ‘Mimic’. Vocalist Benjamin Michael Smith remarks: “Exploring the effects anxiety disorders have on the body and mind, as well as drawing from my own personal experience, …
Live Review: Inferno Festival – Oslo, Norway 09.04.2023
As we descended on the Rockefeller complex for one last dose of festival magic we were obliterated right from the very start with some raw and diabolical Norwegian Black Metal by way of Urgehal. Following their split in 2016 and the hiatus that followed, Urgehal are now back and as demonic as ever. Covered in …
Track: The Now – Girl You Got Me
South Wales four-piece and a Backseat Mafia favourite The Now, have shared the video for their brand new single ‘Girl You Got Me’. The track paves the way for the release of their debut album later this year. ‘Girl You Got Me’ tells the story: “When you believe you’re set not to fall in love again after previous …
Live Review: BABYMETAL – First Direct Arena, Leeds – 14.04.23
Even before BABYMETAL hit the stage in Leeds on the first leg of this European Tour with Sabaton, the room was hyped. Finnish rock legends Lordi opened up with a characteristically theatrical set, lead singer Mr. Lordi stalking back and forth and roaring the crowd into an early frenzy. BABYMETAL’s entrance is typically dramatic. Masked, …
Live Review: Deus / Meltheads – Electric Brixton, London 11.4.2023
With the only UK show, it’s been a long time coming with five piece Belgian rock band dEUS playing at the iconic Electric Brixton, with an eager crowd with the added bonus of a new album released a couple of months back called ‘How to Replace It’ The certainly break boundaries with their rock music …
Track: Dying Wish – Torn From Your Silhouette
Portland’s Dying Wish have shared the video for their brutal new single ‘Torn From Your Silhouette.’ “‘Torn From Your Silhouette’ is written about taking the risk of being vulnerable with another person, only to find they have dishonest intentions and take advantage of your willingness to love,” says singer Emma Boster. “While writing this song, I was tender from a …
Track: Godsticks – Mayhem
Godsticks return with a new album titled ‘This Is What A Winner Looks Like’ due the 26th of May via Kscope. They have announced the new album with single ‘Mayhem’. Guitarist Darran Charles comments: “I stumbled upon this really ugly dissonant chord that sounded great with distortion, and thought about ways of making it sound even nastier …
Meet: Guitarist Martin Miller As He Unveils His New Album ‘Maze of My Mind’
Give us a potted history of yourself I’m a musician, educator and YouTuber from Leipzig, Germany. I’ve built a reputation as a guitar player over the last decade, then ventured off to build the Martin Miller Session Band, a very successful Youtube cover band and am now stepping up as a composer and singer of …
Track: Martin Miller – Web of Lies
German guitar aficionado Martin Miller has released his brand new album ‘Maze of My Mind’. The album shows Miller, a household name amongst guitar aficionados, as a talented vocalist and natural storyteller which he demonstrates with the single ‘Web Of Lies’. Martin states: “‘Maze of My Mind’ is truly the start of a new chapter …
Live Review: Inferno Festival – Oslo, Norway 08.04.2023
Norway’s very own Vemod were the first sacrifice of the day up on the Rockefeller stage and with them, they brought their dark Ethereal Metal to the Inferno masses. From the moment they ignited the stage they were no holds barred, atmospheric and sublime. The epic soundscapes were delivered with precision, ambience, and a heavy …