rock/metal
Track: Supera Morza – Past Vibrations
Supera Morza have shared their brand new single ‘Past Vibrations’ via Modern Sky records. Mixed and produced by David Radahd-Jones at Red City and Mastered by Grant Berry the track is taken from their upcoming EP. The band state: “We started to write this song at 3am when I couldn’t sleep, thinking about something cringe …
Live Review: Tarja / Temperance / Beneath The Embers – Manchester Academy 2, Manchester 04.02.2023
With the night finally here, I once again made my way across the Pennines, excited for the much delayed Tarja gig and this was going to be one of epic proportions I was sure. Set in the modest Academy two, I made it through the ‘late doors’ just in time to secure a spot and …
Live Review: Apocalyptica & Epica (The Epic Apocalypse Tour) Manchester Academy, Manchester 03.02.23
Numerous complications and difficulties left me fighting a losing battle to get to the Academy on time to catch prog metal band, Wheel, although from what I heard they fought their corner and put on an admirable display for those in attendance. Absolutely gutted, note to self, must try harder! With the now pretty full …
Track: Enslaved – Forest Dweller
Enslaved have shared their new single and video to be taken from ‘Heimdal’, their 16th studio album due out on the 3rd of March. The new track titled ‘Forest Dweller’ launches with progressive splendor, guiding the listener into a churning, psychedelic journey through archaic Norse folklore. Enslaved’s Grutle Kjellson commented: “To me ‘Forest Dweller’ was the most immediate song on the album, at least in …
Track: Esben And The Witch – The Well
Esben & The Witch have shared the first single from their recently announced new album ‘Old Sacred’ to be released on 12th May via Nostromo Records. Titled ‘The Well’ the track is an eerie, echoey meditation on the experience of depression. “A voice echoing from the bottom of a well. A call from a chamber, from within oneself, to summon the strength …
Live Review: Hot Milk / As December Falls / Jools / Clarence & The Modern Life – O2 Ritz, Manchester 03.02.23
By Sian Connolly For two nights and two nights only, Manchester’s very own, Hot Milk, perform two of their biggest headlining shows titled “England’s Screaming”. Last night, the band took over the London venue, Koko, creating nothing but chaos. But tonight, it was anarchy at the Ritz. Eagerly waiting for the venue to open, an …
Track: Bitter Kisses – Pr*y
Bristol-based heavy-pop four-piece Bitter Kisses have shared their debut single ‘Pr*y’. Recorded with Josh Gallop (Phoxjaw, Mother Vulture) at Stage 2 Studios, and mixed and mastered by Tom Cory (Novatines, Superlove) Formed in 2022, Bitter Kisses made their live debut in August at Bridgwater’s ‘We Hear You Fest’, quickly making a name for themselves with …
Live Review: Dirty Honey / Himalayas Band – Corporation, Sheffield 29.01.2023
‘Dirty Honey are up there with the best live bands I have ever seen..and I have seen a lot of bands.’ Sunday Night and a long anticipated trip to the Corp in Sheffield. Dirty Honey have sold out everywhere recently and having listened to their 2021 self titled album release I was keen to see …
Track: Motions – Dead Seeds
Teesside’s post metal band Motions have shared their brand new single ‘Dead Seeds’ featuring female vocalist Krsy Fox and Raging Speedhorn frontman Dan Cook. The track is the third single to be lifted off the band’s debut album, ‘Hollow Heart’ due out on 28th April 2023. The apocalyptic lyrics (ie ‘gazing out at the burning …
Live Review: Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls / The Lottery Winners / The Wilswood Buoys – The Barbican, York 31.01.23
Frank was in town and I was very up for this one as it was the first for me since the Christmas festivities had passed, and as I walked towards the imposing Barbican I was joined by a healthy amount of fellow giggers because tonight ladies and gentlemen, the Barbican was pretty much sold out …