Clairvoyant up and coming pop-punk outift, Fortune Teller have been making a name for themselves recently. Their debut EP, Premonitions was met with some serious critical acclaim when it landed back in March. Earning the Welsh five piece air time on both Kerrang and BBC radio right out of the gate. Meaning you don’t need…
After a little break over the winter months. One of the brightest rising stars on the UK metal scene, Defects are back once again. Coming out swinging with their brand new single, Artificial Icons. The band’s first new material since 2025’s single, Heresy. Which whipped mosh pits into action all over Europe during a storming…
Spring has sprung and April is here. Which can only mean one thing, Record Store Day is just a couple of weeks away. While debate about the big days relevance rages on, there are some absolute bangers on this years list that rock and heavy metal fans won’t want to miss out on. So, with that…
There’s no award for being the hardest working man in heavy metal. If there was though, we think Zakk Wylde would definitely make the shortlist. Between balancing his roles at the front of both Black Label Society and Zakk Sabbath. As well as filling Dimebag Darrell’s size eleven Chuck Taylors on the road with Pantera….
It has been reported today that long time Motorhead guitarist, Phil Campbell has passed away aged 64. The tragic announcement, made by Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons via social media, comes just a few short days after the band pulled out of this summers Takedown Festival. Vacating their headline slot, citing an ongoing medical…
It’s been over twenty five years since Lamb of God burst onto the scene. Riding high on the the new wave of American heavy metal. Helping define the genre with albums like New American Gospel and Sacrament. They’ve been nothing but consistent since too. And not just when it comes to tearing the roof off…
The Hu have a busy summer ahead of them. With a spot on the bill at this years EddFest supporting Iron Maiden. As well as slot on Rob Zombie and Marilyn Mansons ‘Freaks on Parade’ US tour, 2026 is shaping up to be their biggest year yet! Not content with their already packed schedule though,…
The recent resurgence of 00’s culture is a phenomenon worthy of study. For those of us that wore our jeans low and let our wallet cahins hang even lower, the return of Ed Hardy denim and Juicy Couture has many of us whistfully shaking our heads at the youth of today. Especially as it means…
Having risen back to the top of their game and beyond. Lorna Shore haven’t set a foot wrong since To The Hellfire propelled them back into the limelight in 2022. From the phenomenal Pain Remains to last years blistering release, I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me. The band have been going from strength to…
With their latest album looming large on this month’s release schedule. Sylosis have released the third instalment in a trilogy of hard-hitting singles this week. Fittingly entitled Lacerations, the most recent offering from the bands seventh studio outing is perhaps their most malevolent teaser yet. Dark, brooding, atmospheric and with a heavy palm muted groove…
A lot has changed over the last seven years. A global pandemic has come and gone. Regimes have risen and fallen. Viral trends have gripped our attention and then vanished. However, some things have remained constant. Like the rise of Ukrainian progressive metal powerhouses, Jinjer. Who have somehow maintained their stratospheric trajectory. Despite not having…
While bargain hunters gear up for Black Friday at the end of this month. Record collectors have the date marked for an entirely different reason. Thanks to a fresh batch of Record Store Day exclusives landing at local indie stores on November 28th. RSD Black Friday generally isn’t held in quite the same regard as…
