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Coming from Season 10 of American Idol, powerhouse vocalist James Durbin has signed to Frontiers Music Srl for a multi-album deal under the moniker Durbin. The Santa Cruz, California native is set to unleash his follow up to 2021’s heavy metal opus ‘The Beast Awakens’ with his new album ‘Screaming Steel,’ due on the 16th …

The already monstrous Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2024 have treated us to another colossal announcement to tempt us to their hallowed grounds in August. A massive 19 more crushing bands have been added to August’s best metal weekender PLUS day tickets are now on sale !! Reinforcing the Ronnie James Dio Main Stage are Swedish …

Over their 9-year career, Brontide wrapped up several critically acclaimed releases and toured extensively, playing to captivated audiences around the UK, Europe and US. Their release of ‘Artery’ in 2014 saw them cement themselves as an influential band in the post-rock scene, along with wide-spread critical acclaim.  Clash described the album as “wholly bracing, carefully nuanced” and DIY called it “both inherently melodic and …

By Francis Fitzgerald The Green Room is the little brother of the Georgian Theatre in Stockton-On-Tees. It is one of those small venues that are vital to the nurturing of new music. On Friday night it played host to the Wingz of The Monkey who were celebrating the release of their new single ‘The Accuser’. Everyone …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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, …

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 …