At the end of December 2020, Dance Gavin Dance blew anyone (and everyone!) out of the live streaming arena. They only went and got Sacramento’s Tower Bridge shutdown (aka the US equivalent of the iconic bridge in London of the same name) so they could throw down Tree City Sessions 2 live stream and album…
Some bands live to push boundaries, confound fans, appease critics and cry out for critical acclaim. But equally, there are bands such as Hollywood Undead, who seemingly accept what they are, who they are and who their fans are. And they aim to make themselves and their fans happy, and to hell with the rest…
Black Sky Research, the new band from former Mallory Knox frontman Mikey Chapman, have put together an engaging EP, one of the slightly more hidden gems that can often get tucked away when albums or EP’s are released at the end of the year. After announcing the existence of Black Sky Research with their debut…
Overall score: 8/10 Pros: Song writing and production.Cons: Couple of the songs lack focus, EP sags in the middle. Winter is a time for warmth, comfort and luxury. The ground is crunchy underfoot, the air’s crisp and the wind is sharp and unrelenting. The perfect rest bite is a hot drink and a warm blanket. Your…
Hardcore music at it’s finest provides an instant cathartic release for it’s audience and there’s an argument that no one does that better than Hatebreed. Connecticut hardcore legends, Jamey Jasta and co. have been tearing up stages since 97’ with their thrash influenced brand of positive yet aggressive anthems. Known for their distinctive style, Hatebreed…
Though it retains the inimitable and sincere ethos of the scene that birthed them, ultimately, Palm Reader are now more than “just hardcore”.
On their 5th studio album, metalcore stalwarts Like Moths To Flames showcase their years of experience in the scene with their highest quality project to date – No Eternity In Gold. Combining their unrelenting heaviness, technical licks and ear for melody, the band produce some of their most inward-looking yet punchy tracks on this album….
2020 has been a frankly bonkers year. Let’s be honest. But with everything that has happened, the disappearance of live music is one that certainly hit the hardest. In lieu of actual gigs we have seen a rise in special streaming events, whether that is band’s showing special presentations of older concert footage, or performing…
Live albums can be quite a hard sell at the best of times. For as good as they can be and there certainly are some classics, nothing will ever truly replicate the rush of being at a gig. The idea of listening to and reviewing a live album given the current world situation when gigs…
It’s been two longs years since we least heard from Coventry Heavy Metal purveyors Pelugion, but just in time for the end of the world, the boys are back in town. Or so the song says. As we know, 2020 has kept its list of highlights nice and short so far, but any new music…