rock/metal
Live Review: Spector – Mama Roux’s, Birmingham 07.04.2022
By Phil Drury Spector brought their #NowOrWhenever Tour to Birmingham on Thursday night to an eager Brummy crowd who have waited since November 2021 when the original gig was rescheduled due to the pandemic, then again the January date was pushed back to April 2022 but Spector were finally here and the enjoyment was shared …
Live Review: Dark Tranquility / Ensiferum / Nailed To Obscurity – Manchester Club Academy, Manchester 07.04.2022
As I arrived at the venue at what I thought was 30 minutes late for the 18.00 door time, I wasgreeted by security informing the long snaking queue that the bands had been delayed arriving intoManchester and were all still setting up inside the venue so the doors would be opening late, butjust how late, …
News: Killswitch Engage To Release ‘Live At The Palladium’
On August 6, 2021, three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage unleashed a streaming event that took fans by storm. The event took place at The Palladium in Worcester in the band’s native Massachusetts, which has been the site of many iconic KsE shows throughout the band’s history. The performance setlist consists of 2019’s Atonement in full, along with …
EP: Voltstorm – Voltstorm
Made up of Uk heavy metal veterans Voltstorm are a new and upcoming band that are set to make 2022 their year. After releasing a set of singles the band have shared their self titled mini album. Kinking off with the first track C.O.D which sets the scene with the arena-sized drums and fiery guitar …
Tracks: Clutch – Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)
US groove rock masters Clutch have released a brand new single and video today, titled ‘Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)’. Frontman and lyric wordsmith Neil Fallon expounds, “Early in 2021, I learned the Boss Metal Zone pedal schematic was being presented as “proof” that the Covid-19 vaccine had an electronic component to communicate with 5G cellular networks. It was, of course, …
EP: Scarred By Truth – Blind My Eyes
North East musical collective Scarred By Truth have shared their debut EP ‘Blind My Eyes’. The EP raises awareness of control and manipulation in society, censorship in the media and the fight against homelessness in the world today. An ominous bringing on the opening title track. There is no missing the crushing rip saw guitars …
News: Eluveitie Announce Co-Headline Tour With Amorphis
After an unusually long period of silence from the Swiss metal giants, Eluveitie are proud to return with a new 2022 tour announcement. In November and December this year, Eluveitie will bring their powerful live show to their fans once again, hitting our European stages with their unbeatable energy. Together with Finnish metal veterans Amorphis they will hit the road on a …
News: Guitar Hero Jon Gomm Becomes 1st Ambassador For A Unique Songwriting Charity
Jon Gomm is a singer/songwriter based in Yorkshire, UK, known around the world for his virtuoso guitar playing style, soulful singing and his honest and emotive songwriting style. Jon has recently pledged his support to a small charity called The Swan Song Project, and agreed to become their 1st ambassador. The Swan Song Project helps …
News: Frank Black And The Catholics The Complete Studio Albums Vinyl Box Set
On 8th July Demon release Frank Black and The Catholics – The Complete Studio Albums box set. This superb box set includes 3 albums never before available on vinyl. Between 1998 and 2003, Frank Black and co. released six albums under the ‘Frank Black And The Catholics’ moniker. All recorded live and direct to two track …
Tracks: Lamb Of God Release ‘Wake Up Dead’ Feat. Megadeath
Lamb Of God join forces with Megadeth to remake their 1986 classic, ‘Wake Up Dead’ which was the lead single from Megadeth’s iconic multi-platinum selling album Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? Lamb Of God vocalist D. Randall Blythe, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler, bassist John Campbell and drummer Art Cruz recorded the Megadeth classic remotely recruiting Dave Mustaine to feature guitar and vocals on the song. The recording also includes …