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…
Hundred Reasons have announced that their upcoming headline performance at the RoyalAlbert Hall on May 7th will mark the band’s final ever headline show. The iconic post-hardcoreband, which has been a mainstay of the UK music scene for over two decades, will celebratetheir 25th anniversary in what promises to be a memorable and unique performance….
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…
Following their billing as part of Black Sabbaths ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell show this July. Bay Area legends, Slayer have announced their long awaited return to the UK this summer. With two massive headline shows at Blackweir Fields in Cardiff and Londons Finnsbury Park on July 3rd and July 6th respectively. For nearly fifty…
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…
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…
Jay McAllister Aka Beans On Toast is a folk singer and songwriter, who for the last 20 years has left a lasting impression on the UK music scene. On the eve of his upcoming Spring tour, in support of new album Wild Goose Chasers, we caught up with the man himself for a chin wag…
It has been a relentless two years for Architects. They have seen a near constant touring cyclefeaturing massive shows with Metallica, and top billing at festival stages across Europe,including a headlining set at Bloodstock festival. And if that wasn’t enough, in December 2023they dropped Seeing Red, the first single on the much anticipated The Sky, The Earth & All Between. Over a…
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…
Not content with providing heavy metal fans with a weekend stacked with some of the world’s finest extreme music every summer. Bloodstock announced their first ever ‘Winter Gathering’ event today, set to take place at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on December 6th! Having long ago graduated from indoor stages into the open air behemoth…
Bay Area thrashers Machine Head have announced their monumental eleventh studio album this week, UNATØNED. Which is slated for release this April! Having blazed a trail through the heavy metal landscape for the better part of three decades. Overcoming obstacle after obstacle. The bands latest work is a testament to the momentum, determination and die…
Always keen to engage with their loyal fanbase, the Download Festival team have launched their latest initiative – The Download Family! By signing up to The Download Family, you’ll get regular updates from the team, including lots of info ahead of the general public and access to various member perks. With the launch of Issue…
