In the first update to our weekly playlist for awhile (yes, we know we’ve been slacking), we’ve got a great selection for you from pop punk to prog metal! We have new singles from the likes of Poppy, Megadeth, Despised Icon, Royals, Cabin Boy Jumped Ship, Autumn Fires, Heriot, Twat Union, Raven Numan, Lolo and…
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…
In the English Summer sunshine, backstage at Download Festival 2025, Rock Sins were delighted to catch up with Opeth master shredder and lead guitarist Fredrik Akesson. We were able to cover many topics with Fred, from returning to the bands’ signature growing vocals, the multiple moving parts and guests of their recent album The Last…
As we do every year, Rock Sins brings you our annual festival guide for as many alternative, rock and metal festivals as we can across the UK. We are getting an early start with the 2026 guide (start as you mean to go on and all that). April Takedown FestivalWhere: Portsmouth GuildhallWhen: 3rd and 4th…
Making their triumphant return to the scene after many years apart. We caught up with Breed 77 vocalist, Paul Isola and six string wizards, Danny Felice at Bloodstock Festival. Just before their victorious headline set on the Sophie Lancaster stage on Saturday night. First of all, thanks for taking the time to speak to us…
Now that the dust has settled from Ozzy Osbournes passing. Which occurred one month ago on July 22nd. With the Miracle Man himself now laid to rest and the media circus dissipated. The team at Rock Sins sat down and took a little time to process what the Prince of Darkness means to us- Ozzy…
One of the guiding hands behind the scenes of the UK’s largest independent metal festival. Bloodstock Director, Adam Greggory has been a key player in the award winning festivals rise to the top over the last two decades. Helping to keep the event running smoothly since its inception in 2001. Making him an ideal person…
Friday at 2000Trees truly is turned out to be spent at The Forest Stage. Acting as a perfect bit of respite from the sun and some down time from the shade kicking Julia Wolf pulls in a huge crowd. With a stunning ethereal gazey energy about her, the forest is the most gorgeous setting for…
Back to the Beginning, the heavy metal event of the decade, is set to take place at Villa Park in Birmingham this weekend. With iconic vocalist Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath ready to take their final bow on Saturday night. Backed up by a who’s who of artists and special guests. Including Metallica, Guns ‘n’…
With Ozzy’s final farewell at Villa Park just a week away. The countries second city has gone Black Sabbath mad! With everything from tribute gigs and film premieres to pop-up shops and some of the coolest graffiti art we’ve seen in years. Birmingham is a metalheads paradise at the moment. Don’t worry though, we’ve put…
With the baking hot Download Festival 2025 now solidly in the rear view mirror, we here at Rock Sins are turning our eyes towards the rest of festival season. Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and electrifying editions in its 55-year history, with the most recent…
Polaris are currently one of the most talked about bands in the Metalcore scene. Following the release of the band’s 2023 album Fatalism, their star has continued to rise. We caught up with guitarist Rick Schneider to discuss the success of Fatalism, how its connected with people and the growing support behind the band, we…
