Words: James Weaver, photos by Katie Needham On a week where Britain basked in the Spring sunshine, Manchester was treated to a host of heavy metal. Skeletonwitch, Goatwhore and Mortals were set to roll Manchester back into a grim feeling of darkness. But would the band’s styles of black metal transcend well in a live…
Slam Dunk have revealed the stage breakdowns for 2015’s edition of the festival. Whilst this announcement is normally done closer to the festival dates, it comes at perfect timing for fans who have already started planning exactly what bands to watch. Ben Ray, the organiser of Slam Dunk, says: With Slam Dunk South about to…
Nightwish are arguably Finland’s biggest musical export. The six piece have dominated the symphonic metal scene for over 19 years and despite numerous lineup changes the band have always managed to achieve the same level of expertise to their sound. Now in 2015, the band have only just released their eighth studio record entitled Endless…
It doesn’t seem that Slam Dunk festival is too far away and as each day passes, the excitement grows for us here at Rock Sins. Ever since British rockers were unveiled as festival headliners rumours have plagued the internet, rumours surrounding the idea that You Me At Six’s performance would include a large majority of…
Periphery have always been considered a pioneer of the djent movement within progressive metal. The band are notable for there poly-rhythmic patterns and sensational melodies. Following the release of a double album (Juggernaut: Alpha & Juggernaut: Omega), the band have been touring Europe with Devin Townsend and Shining. Before the last show of the tour,…
Californian hard rock trio Throw The Goat have slowly been building a reputation. Known for their blend of influences across the rock and metal spectrum the band are back following 2012’s Black Mountain with their second record entitled Blood, Sweat & Beers. Does this new offering by Throw The Goat continue the band’s unique musical…
Not to be confused with the Swedish band, Norway’s Shining have slowly been building a reputation in the metal world. Notable for the fusion of metal, jazz and a whole heap of other influences, the Norwegian Avant-Garde act have been touring Europe alongside Periphery and Devin Townsend. We at Rocksins spoke to frontman and musical…
Swedish heavy metal four piece Enforcer have never conformed to the modern developments of heavy metal. Since their inception back in 2004 the band have actively stuck to the roots of old school heavy metal replicating the sound of bands like Exciter and Anvil for example. Now, in 2015 the band are set to unleash…
Nightwish are arguably one of Finland’s biggest musical exports. The band have been at the forefront of the development of symphonic metal over a 19 year career and now in 2015 the band are set to release their eight studio record, Endless Forms Most Beautiful. Does this new offering by Nightwish continue the band’s choke…
Middle Eastern metallers Melechesh have built a solid reputation in the metal underground over the years. Over the course of a 22 year career the band have become a key figure in black metal. We speak to frontman and mastermind of the band, Ashmedi, to discuss the band’s brand new record Enki, the metal scene…