In 2006 who could have predicted that Slam Dunk Festival would still be going two decades later. What was once originally a club night has transformed into a sprawling, two-site event with European offshoot festivals and a reputation far beyond its humble beginnings. Bringing together pop-punk heavyweights Good Charlotte, hardcore trailblazers Knocked Loose, veteran act…
Twenty years after growing from a small club night in Leeds into the UK’s largest independent rock festival, Slam Dunk Festival 2026 is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet. Returning to Hatfield Park on 23 May and Temple Newsam in Leeds on 24 May. The 2026 edition is set to deliver a nostalgia-packed lineup,…
The legendary Roundhouse thrums with electrifying energy as Hot Milk are set to take the stage, ready to make waves! Alongside the support of Silly Goose and Cassyette, Hot Milk always embrace the moment. An infectious exuberant flair encapsulates them and the the audience. The band’s meteoric rise despite only being on their second album…
Following on from 2023’s Sanguivore, Creeper sink their fangs even deeper into the myth. On this second act, the Southampton-based band are continue riding the glittering highway of 1980s excess champagne-soaked, leather-clad, and bathed in the crimson glow of stage lights. Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death is as enigmatically titled as we’ve come to expect….
As they celebrate 20 years together as a band, Mayday Parade have announced Sad, the highly anticipated second installment in their emotionally charged, self-released album trilogy. The record is set to arrive on October 3, 2025. The Tallahassee quintet featuring vocalist Derek Sanders, guitarists Alex Garcia and Brooks Betts, bassist Jeremy Lenzo, and drummer Jake Bundrick has been steadily building momentum in…
Manchester’s rising stars Hot Milk erupt on their second album, Corporation P.O.P., a fierce and fearless sonic assault that refuses to play by the rules. Blending punk urgency, metal grit, and electronic experimentation, the duo of Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw channel raw energy into an album that feels both personal and political. Released via…
Stateside has just dropped their debut album Where You Found Me. It’s the kind of record that feels tailor-made for windows-down summer drives. The burst of sun-soaked energy wrapped in punchy riffs and anthemic hooks encapsulates the angst of those teenage summers. Drawing influence from their pop punk predecessors, they channel the emotional urgency of…
The veteran punk band Dropkick Murphys have announced their thirteenth studio album, ‘For The People’, set for release on July 4, 2025, via Dummy Luck Music. This upcoming release continues Dropkick Murphys’ legacy of standing firmly with the working class. The album features notable collaborations, including a tribute to Shane MacGowan of The Pogues with…
State Champs are well-acquainted with the UK, whether they’re headlining their own shows, rocking out at Slam Dunk, or supporting massive bands of the scene like Simple Plan. With their high-octane performance, the American pop-punk band brought along Broadside and The Home Team for an unforgettable UK leg of their European tour. Not disappointing with…
After receiving huge critical acclaim for their album ‘Sanguivore’, goth rock group Creeper have just released ‘Sanguivore: Special Edition’. The band have launched this album alongside a new track named Love and Pain. Additionally, this comes accompanied by three other new tracks, expanding the universe of their vampiric rock opera. This latest track is a…