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….
Embarking on a short promo tour ahead of release of album number 4 – God Shaped Hole – Those Damn Crows are playing venues they grew out of years ago, but hey, that’s what makes it all so much fun. Coming on to literally no fanfare the Bridgend 5 piece quickly establish themselves as the…
For over two decades, Coheed and Cambria have walked the delicate line between theexpansive and the intimate, crafting records that push the boundaries of progressive rock, post-hardcore, and conceptual storytelling. With their new album The Father Of Make Believe,Claudio Sanchez and company pick up on the longest running concept story in all of music‘The Amory…
Amidst the clones and nostalgia acts that have lept into the fray during nu-metal resurgence of recent years. In 2022 a new player entered the game. Straight out of New Delhi, Bloodywood skyrocketed to prominence in 2022 with their debut album, Rashak. However, they were far from an overnight success. Originally a covers band that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
