rock/metal
Track: When Plagues Collide – God Complex
Belgian symphonic deathcore band When Plagues Collide releases a new single ‘God Complex’. This is the first taste of the band’s second album which will be released in spring 2023 via Necktwister Agency. Vocalist Wouter Dergez comments: “All is power and power is all. But what if multiple dominators cross paths? This is where Gods meet Gods, this is …
Track: Curse Of Cain – Alive
Swedish modern sci-fi metal outfit, Curse The Cain, have shared the video for their digital only single ‘Alive’. The track is taken from the bands self-titled debut album due to be released in May 2023 via Atomic Fire Records The band comments: “Alive is the natural song for us to start of with: catchy but …
Track: Robert Jon And The Wreck – Who Can You Love
Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have shared their new single ‘Who Can You Love’, the second single from their new EP ‘One Of A Kind,’ due on the 10th of March via Joe Bonamassa’s newest independent label, Journeyman Records. A sweet rolling slice of Americana that is topped by Jon’s gravely yet smoothly poured vocals. A track that just sounds great allowing you …
Live Review: Elvana – The Leadmill, Sheffield 09.12.2022
By Phil Wright Being a lifelong Elvis fan, I was intrigued by how this would work. All I can say is…YES, it works! What an amazing night this was. This was the first time Elvana have left ‘Disgracelands’ to play at the Leadmill. With their unique blend of Nirvana and Elvis songs, you are in …
Track: Hellripper – The Nuckelavee
The Scottish blackened thrash band from James McBain, Hellripper, are set to release the follow up to 2020s ‘The Affair of the Poisons’ with new album ‘Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags’ due the 17th of February via Peaceville Records. Inspired by the landscapes and legends of the Scottish Highlands, McBain explores the darker side of …
News: When Rivers Meet Release Their Christmas Single And Announce 2023 UK Tour
Blues rockers When Rivers Meet have announced their Spring 2023 UK Tour with their very special guest ‘Arielle’. Tickets go on general sale on Friday December 9th from www.whenriversmeet.co.uk/tour. The tour announcement coincides with When Rivers Meet’s first-ever Christmas single ‘Christmas Is Here’. Written by Grace and Aaron Bond, and produced by Adam Bowers, the double A-side single is available here. ‘Christmas Is Here’ is an …
Track: Bass Drum Of Death – Head Change
Following their tour with The Lemonheads (read our live review here) and inciting a mosh pit at Rough Trade East last month, Bass Drum Of Death have shared another new track from their forthcoming album, ‘Say I Won’t’, due the 27th of January via Fat Possum Records. The Zepplin-esque new track ‘Head Change’ is a nod to the classic rock greats. After the …
Live Review: New Model Army / Zen Baseball Bat – The Ritz, Manchester 03.12.2022
It was refreshing to get across the Pennines fairly smoothly with almost no hold ups at all, a feat which I haven’t been able to achieve in the last eight or nine attempts of trying in recent weeks, I was also pleasantly surprised to find a fairly relaxed atmosphere amongst the Ritz congregation when I …
Track: The Outlaw Orchestra Have Released Their Christmas Single ‘Outlaw This Christmas’
In November 2021, the Outlaw Orchestra were on tour, opening for Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. After soundcheck in Nottingham, the boys ambled around the Christmas markets and the conversation turned to Christmas Songs. The long journey home to Southampton was soundtracked by every Christmas favourite rock/pop jingle, from the Darkness to Wizard, via …
Live Review: Placebo / Cruel Hearts Club – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff 24.11.2022
By Cariad Craig-Hunt Placebo are on their world tour with support act- Cruel Hearts Club and I’m lucky enough to be able to attend their show in Cardiff’s very own International Arena. The weather was chilly, but once i arrived into the arena, the hearts of Placebo’s fans soon warmed up the room. The wait …