Have you ever bought an album without knowing anything about the band, have very little expectations and just bought it merely because someone said it was good? Well, this is what happened here. Only this time, saying I was blown away would be like saying Justin Bieber is a modern day Michael Jackson. As Le…
The problem with Traditional Metal is in the title, it’s traditional, hence it’s been done before by bands who created the sound, and that we now love. Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Saxon, Def Leppard, Diamond Head, the list goes on. These bands shaped the new wave of British heavy metal and produced albums that are…
When a band changes style, or tries something new, we always like to praise that band for at least trying to bring something extra to their sound. There can, however, be a thin line between ditching what your band is about – much like Linkin Park have recently done – and injecting a new excitement…
Forming in the summer of 2007 Me vs Hero quickly made their mark as a band with hooks, bounce and undeniably catchy music. In 2008, tragedy befell the band when guitarist and good friend Alex McCulloch sadly passed away; since then however, MVH have honoured their friend with an EP, released their debut album in…
It was only last year that we were graced by the news that 90s hard rockers Skin were reforming and playing the legendary Download festival. 18 months on and the band are ready to say goodbye again; but that’s not before they release what will be the final Skin album, ‘Breaking the Silence.’ Skin typically…
Rocksins: The big news for Demonic Resurrection at the moment is obviously the Sonisphere announcement, are you looking forward to coming over to the UK? Demonstealer: Hell yeah we are! We are excited as hell, and to be honest, a bit afraid too, because this is the 1st time we are going to be doing…
Undoubtedly a band set to take over the metal world during 2011, the LA based, post-hardcore tinged, jazz infused five piece that is Letlive have signed to Epitaph records and are set to re-release their breathtaking album Fake History come April 12th. Not only are Letlive going to grace the perhaps unfamiliar ears for those who…
Want another reason that Letlive frontman Jason Butler is awesome? Want to hear the man who made Fake History such an incredible record freestyle for 5 minutes? Well check out the video below: Oh, and if you fancy checking Letlive out along with Your Demise, Stick To Your Guns and Break Even, then all four will be…
First known for their graphic, controversial art work and equally controversial lyrics, American Death Metal band Cannibal Corpse have had a strong 23 years in the business. Their early beginnings saw them quickly become one of the most influential bands in the genre, not only for their style, imagery and sadistic lyrics, but for their…
American alternative rock band Yellowcard release their new single which charted at #1 in the Alternative US Song Chart (and #9 in the UK) on iTunes. The band will be releasing their 7th studio album, When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes on March 21st via Hopeless Records. Prior to the release of their new album Yellowcard…
