Finnish folk metal heroes Ensiferum are set to unleash their sixth studio record, One Man Army, to the world. We sat down with frontman Petri Lindroos to discuss the new record, the difference between performing at a festival and an intimate gig and the dark side of the internet. Hello, how are you? Hi, I’m…
On first listen Ignotum by The Voynich Code is a thrilling experience. The EP is a constant bombardment of technical riffs, some of the most brutal vocals you’ll hear this year and the kind of breakdowns that will make you want to punch a hole in a wall, it really does create a fantastic first impression. Opener “Antithesis” sets…
The Devin Townsend Project will visit Bournemouth for a warm-up show ahead of the highly-anticipated “The Return of Ziltoid” spectacular at Royal Albert Hall in April. The gig will take place on Saturday 11th April at O2 Academy. The metal maestro made a solo acoustic appearance in the town in summer 2012 and it will…
Hitting the comeback trail after their 2014 was derailed by a back injury to frontman Tomas Hubbard, Hang The Bastard have just made a huge announcement. London’s favourite Black Sabbath inspired sludge / stoner metal riff lords have just been confirmed as special guests for sludge / groove metal legends Corrosion Of Conformity’s first UK…
Words by James Halstead and Nicholas Holmes, photos by Tess Donohoe. Following on from the two previous days of metal mayhem, capped off on Saturday night by black metal icons Emperor, the Bloodstock Open Air devotees roused their weary bones for one final very worthwhile assault on their senses. If you’d like to catch up…
Kicking off 2015 with a bang, the mighty Amon Amarth have been tearing up the UK at a number of intimate gigs, with support from Huntress and Savage Messiah. On Saturday the 24th they landed in the cold and gloomy Stoke-on-Trent to add a little unforgettable Viking touch to everyone’s lives… As an eight year old…
All Hail The Yeti are currently ripping through Europe on tour with the mighty 36 Crazyfists. While they were in the UK, our Lisa took the chance to catch up with lead singer Connor Garritty. Over to you Lisa… First off, how did the tour with 36 Crazyfists come about? You call them ‘Your Brothers’ on facebook – is…
Here at Rock Sins we believe in real music. We are also huge fans of Steel Panther. So you cannot imagine our joy when this video appeared on the bands Facebook yesterday. Simply entitled “Kanye” we would love it if this song could be considered for next year’s #Grammys… if not, you can always check out…
Rumours have hit the internet today that Trivium have got themselves yet another new drummer. The only news so far comes from a post on Matt Heafy’s twitter, which states- “It is with regret that we in @TriviumOfficial have again been forced to make a drummer change. Welcome Peter “James” Bond to the band!” Although…
Some sad news for a Friday evening here at Rock Sins. UK south coast melodic hardcore / metalcore outfit Heart In Hand have announced the end of the band in a lengthy, detailed and somewhat intriguing post on the band’s official Facebook page. The statement talks of trust within the band being tested but without…
