Today the debut release from Mutiny Within finally hits the streets and the build up to this moment has been pretty big for such a fresh face on the metal scene. All the hype and fanfare over Mutiny Within is definitely well deserved too. These guys have one purpose in life and that is…
IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad has made the decision to permanently part ways with the band. Jesper had previously gone on temporary leave from the band, due to an on going struggle with alcohol abuse. He was replaced during that time by Niclas Engelin. In a statement from Strömblad regarding the situation, he states: “I have…
Megadeth founder and frontman Dave Mustaine has announced the return of original bassist David Ellefson (1983-2002) to the iconic multi-platinum group. This reunion is appropriately timed to Megadeth’s upcoming historic month-long Rust In Peace 20th anniversary tour which launches March 1 in Spokane, WA. At these incredibly special shows, Megadeth will play their landmark, genre-defining…
Last week I had the opportunity to talk with J. Costa of Thy Will Be Done as they trekked through my local area on the Bound By The Road tour along with Goatwhore, Suffocation, and DevilDriver. The following video is the result of our quick chat after Thy Will Be Done destroyed Jaxx yet…
We recently had time to catch up with Reading Metal band Malefice before their show at the Camden Underworld in London on Saturday 23.01.2010, supporting Kittie, alongside Forever never and It Dies Today. If you haven’t already, check out our gig review Here Check out what the band have to say when we chat with…
Kittie at Camden Underworld, London – 23/01/2010 Support – Forever Never, Malefice, It Dies Today So after a slightly rocky start to my Saturday (I blame the trains), Myself and Darren were finally on our way to the Underworld, Camden, London to check out long time female metallers Kittie, supported by Forever Never, Malefice and…
Well, evidently someone sold their soul to make this bizarre rumor become reality. For the last several weeks it was rumored that Korn would be one of the headlining acts for this year’s Mayhem Festival but many of us were hoping it was nothing more than PR bullshit. This morning those hopes and dreams were…
French metal juggernauts Gojira have confirmed that their only UK appearance of 2010 is to take place on the opening night of Bloodstock 2010. The last we heard from Gojira they were taking 2010 off after 10 years on the road with very few breaks, but this news clearly shows they’ve had a bit of…
I am willing to bet all of us have at least one story that involves drinking copious amounts of alcohol and comedic revelry. Out of these moments grand ideas are formulated and often brought to life only to be laughed upon and thrown back into the pit of stupidity. That is until one day someone…
Rocksins’ latest live metal review comes to you straight from the US of A. I was going to write a review on the entire lineup of this year’s Stillbornfest acts but it ended up being more so about one band than any of the others so I have decided to scrap my original plan and…
I was recently lucky enough to catch up with Josh Middleton, guitarist from Sylosis for an exclusive chat before their headlining show at The Garage in London (for a review of the show please click here) about the snow, what 2009 has done for Sylosis, The Thrash Big Four and what the band have in…
Rocksins recently had time to catch up with Oceans Upon Us, an up and coming unsigned UK band, who have been nice enough to take some time out of their currently hectic schedule to have a chat with us about the band, and their upcoming EP “The Last Word” – which is currently due to…
