I think we can all agree that at a certain age, the prospect of a 4 band bill on a Thursday night is not that appealing. When the gig in question is the first date on the first ever Make Them Suffer UK headline tour…well that changes things quite a bit. Rolling into The Engine…
It’s a sunny afternoon in Southampton and we are lucky enough to have a chance to sit down with the members of Don’t Panic during their current UK tour with The Dollyrots. Over the course of our conversation with the band we discuss their second life as a band, their covers e.ps, merchandising, wrestling, wetherspoons…
It’s a hot spring day in Southampton. The Dollyrots & Don’t Panic have rolled into town with Danny Gruff in toe for another night of pop punk fun on their current UK tour. The vibes inside The Joiners are sweaty but immaculate as everyone is here for a good time. There is something else a…
Face Yourself are one of my biggest discoveries of 2025. Even though the band has been going longer than that, they have only just landed on my radar. In a time where Deathcore or whatever label we are giving it this week is considered old hat, Face Yourself have found a way to bring something…
In Ways, the debut album from Brighton based quartet Slung is one of 2025’s biggest surprises. This is an album that covers a lot of ground both musically and thematically. The brilliant thing about this album and Slung as a collective is the deftiness in their songwriting managing to combine several unique elements to create…
As someone who has been following Ghost for over a decade, it’s been really interesting and gratifying watching their ascension. From watching them headline small undersold venues on multi band bills to seeing them now as arena conquering juggernauts has been something to behold,especially as the band has evolved and changed over time. Tonight’s show…
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…
