111 days til Roadburn (at least at time of writing)! As a new year approaches, it’s time to start getting excited about one of the world’s best and most respected festivals. Taking place from April 11th to 14th in the humble Dutch town of Tilburg is the latest edition of the mighty Roadburn festival. It…
Isolation is treasured by some, and a deep seated fear for others. After battling with a near fatal intestinal infection, frontman and mastermind of spiritual doom legends, Yob, Mike Scheidt found himself long confined to a hospital bed. It makes sense then that desperation and isolation are the two key flavours laced throughout the latest…
Something we here at Rock Sins always look forward to at the end of each year – the annual battle to find our most popular music video of the last twelve months. We’ve slacked a little on our video of the week contests this year – but we’ve still had thirteen worthy winners, all of…
Having lost their way slightly in the early part of this decade, the current incarnation of Kamelot really found their feet with their last album Haven. Their 2015 release was arguably their best since their golden run from the early to mid 00’s of albums like The Black Halo and Ghost Opera, so all hopes…
Continuing with the annual Rock Sins End Of Year Awards, it’s now the turn of our live and features editor Jamie to offer up his picks for the past twelve months. Lets dive straight in! Album Of The Year – Alter Bridge – Live At The Royal Albert Hall Having waxed lyrical about this on…
After our last video of the week contest was a landslide for Not Ur Girlfrenz, we end 2018 with the closest contest we have had all year. After battling it out across the week, pop rockers Halflives managed to cling on to victory against Brighton’s metalcore finest Architects by a single vote! Their single Fugitive…
2018 has been a stellar year for Bury Tomorrow. From the release of their critically acclaimed fifth album ‘Black Flame’ to playing festivals across Europe and ending the year on a sold out UK/Europe culminating in a show at The Forum in London. We were able to catch up with bassist Davyd Winter-Bates to discuss…
While She Sleeps‘ So What? is already one of our most anticipated new albums for 2019, especially after hearing their lead single from the album Anti-Social. With the release of the second single from the album, Haunt Me, our While She Sleeps excitement and anticipation levels have hit overdrive. It’s clear that if these two…
After a blistering 25 date tour across Europe, it is only fitting that the Southern Rock legends Black Stone Cherry should return to SSE Arena in London for their final show before a well-earned break. And whilst this BSC fan only last saw them in June at Download, we couldn’t wait to see them back…
For the first time since starting the Rock Sins End Of Year Awards several years ago, we’re welcoming a few special guest contributors to the awards. Our first special guest is our longtime friend, Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine and WhatCulture scribe Matt Mills. Take it away Matt! Album of the Year: Zeal & Ardor –…
