Leprous – Pitfalls
It is as if they are playing catch up with their peers, but they do so with laudable aplomb.
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Alcest – Spiritual Instinct
It is certainly possible that Spiritual Instinct is a step sideways as opposed to a strident leap forward.
Airbourne – Boneshaker
Let’s face it, just like AC/DC and Motorhead you know what you’re going to get with a new Airbourne record and once again on Boneshaker the boys from Down Under have burst out the gates with 10 tracks of rock and mother fucking roll reminiscent of the above bands’ peak. Opening salvo Boneshaker and Burnout…
Rings of Saturn – Gidim
On which side of the skillful fence do Rings of Saturn sit, and how does the apparent dichotomy between virtuosity and songwriting mesh on fifth album, Gidim?
Blink-182 Acoustic Set Double Header at Pryzm Live Review, Kingston, London – Friday 18th October 2019
When Blink-182 randomly announced an under-the-radar one-off intimate acoustic show to launch new album ‘NINE’ (read the Rock Sins review of NINE) at Kingston’s Pryzm tickets went like hot-cakes – the entire event sold out in a quick 30 seconds. Such was the demand that a second show was added which also sold out in…
Fit For An Autopsy – The Sea Of Tragic Beasts
This is quite possibly the best deathcore album of the year.
Bad//Dreems – Doomsday Ballet
A multifaceted record that leaves room for reflection as much as inciting excitement, it is laudably put together and highly enjoyable.
Alter Bridge – Walk The Sky
Having covered Alter Bridge extensively throughout the history of this website, Team Rock Sins has been both eagerly awaiting and somewhat apprehensive about their new album, Walk The Sky. Their last album, The Last Hero, although very well received at the time (including by us here at Rock Sins) perhaps has not withstood the test…
Uneven Structure – Paragon
It is a more than satisfying way to pass the time, but it’s hard to get genuinely excited about an album so content in trading on other bands’ glories.
Black Flag and Total Chaos Live at The Waterfront Norwich 9th October
The most disappointing evening ever.