How do I describe Spiritworld in a way that not only makes sense, but does the band justice…? Imagine if you took Ennio Morricone, Volbeat & Slayer and tossed them all in a blender. Nope…Right, Mastodon tripping in the desert while writing a concept album about From Dusk Till Dawn. That one might actually be…
For 30 plus years Cradle of Filth has been one of the most enduring & consistent bands in heavy music. With a crypt full of classic albums under their belts, they are a national treasure. Never ones to rest on their laurels though, they go out of their way to ensure they never repeat themselves….
As someone who has been writing about music for the better part of 2 decades, it’s very easy to become cynical. It’s refreshing then when bands & gigs come along that remind you why you fell in love with this stuff in the first place. Tonight’s gig at The Boileroom in Guildford is one of…
March 8th marks International Women’s Day. A day when we celebrate Women from all walks of life. From it’s earliest beginnings back in 1909 to becoming a mainstream UN backed holiday in 1977, it has become an important date in the calendar as we continue to discuss issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights & violence…
In the run up to the release of Tsunami Sea, both Mike Stringer & Courtney LaPlante have confirmed this is not only a sister album to Eternal Blue, but also a concept album in itself. Coming off of the back of one of the most hotly tipped debuts in some time was also going to…
Corby lads Raging Speedhorn were everywhere when I was first getting into heavy music. They racked up airplay and magazine inches, and were constantly touring. At the time I feel like perhaps I was too young to appreciate them, as they were a little too heavy for me. By the time my tastes had caught…
Whitechapel is a band that has long shaken the shackles of their deathcore tag. As far back as 2016’s Mark of The Blade they have been experimenting with and expanding their sound. The inclusion of clean vocals into the band’s sound led to a divisive outcry from their fans. This culminated in the release of…
I’m not convinced the members of Bowling For Soup know what sleep is. Midway through their biggest UK tour ever, they announced their next UK date (December 13th at Wembley Arena if you’re wondering) Now coming off the heels of that aforementioned tour they have dropped a “surprise” acoustic live album. Stoked on Trent was…
Killswitch Engage are one of the most influential bands in modern metal. Their importance to the scene cannot be understated. So naturally whenever they have new music on the horizon, there is always a certain level of anticipation. Its been 6 years since their last full length 2019’s Atonement. This Consequence sees the Massachusetts Maestros…
When you think of Bowling For Soup, you probably think of summer right? But here we are on a saturday night in mid February at a BFS show. Tonight is a pretty special show as the band are celebrating 20 years of their album A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. Writing that out has instantly aged…
Newport goth quintet The Nightmares emerged from the darkness in 2023 with their impressive debut album Séance. That was merely a prelude of things to come. Fire In Heaven, their second album is a true coming of age for them. One of 2025’s biggest early surprises, this is an album that crackles with whimsy &…
Bleeding Through has been leading the charge for hard edged metalcore for the better part of 3 decades. When all of their peers decided to broaden their musical horizons to varying degrees, BT were steadfast in their commitment to brutality. Time has done nothing to soften the Orange County crushers,their edges remain as serrated as…
