All Posts by: Neil

Symphony Cult – Rewind to Fastforward

Symphony Cult – a band only established in spring of 2008, but one who have already been so successful that they have had the unique opportunity to tour with huge bands such us Kittie, Sevendust, InMe, Katatonia and Breed 77. The band have cited their influences as everything from Alice in chains and Alter Bridge, to Incubus as well as… Read More »

Loathe – Despondent By Design

We were lucky enough to get a few tracks from <strong>Loathe</strong>’s upcoming album <strong>Despondent By Design.</strong> Not a band that minces their words, Loathe are on the cusp of a new rung in their ladder. After having released three EPs over the last 5 years, their new, full length album, entitled Despondent By Design’ is currently being recorded and released… Read More »

Illuminatus – The Rising Tide

Illuminatus are one Spaniard, one German, one Italian and one English gent. they deal in expansive soundscapes, razor-shard dynamics and no-nonsense melodic song-writing. For illuminatus there exsists no secene;no bandwagon; no fashion war. The Debut album ‘The Wrath Of The Lambs‘ has already gained the attention of the press, great reviews in kerrang!, Metal Hammer and airplay on Bruce dickinson’s… Read More »

Gone Till Winter – Gone Till Winter

Up and coming Manchester metal band Gone Till Winter have been slowly but surely building a dedicated legion of fans over the last couple of years, and so Rocksins has decided to check out the band, and review their self titled mini-album. Immediately reminding you of Lacuna Coil, infused with stylings of Dream Theatre and Nightwish, it’s no surprise that… Read More »

Flood Of Red – Leaving Everything Behind

The debut album from the Scottish 6 sum is defiantly one to catch if your fans of moody, punchy guitar riffs and vocal harmony that leave your jaw hitting the floor. The album starts out with a mellow, thought-provoking track titled “the edge of the world” that seems like it was made for the movies, a brilliant and slow start… Read More »

Exit Ten – Remember the Day

Ahead of their new tour, with an appearance at hellfire II Festival lined up, Rocksins decided to review exit ten’s first studio album “Remember the Day”. Exit ten are a 5 piece band from reading, tipped on the edge of super stardom, with their debut album ‘Remember the Day’ being nothing short of genius. Their first track on the album,… Read More »

Shark Bites and Dog Fights

Skindred have returned with their unique “Ragga Metal” sound in “Shark Bites And Dog Fights” the mini-album followup to the excellent 2007 album “Roots Rock Riot” The band have decided this time round to go with only 8 tracks on Shark Bites And Dog Fights, and not a normal 12 song album. As mentioned in our Interview with Skindred earlier… Read More »