The Devil Wears Prada – The Act
Some peers of the genre have moved on however, and it feels as though modern metalcore has had its day in the sun. Sticking mostly to the formula, The Devil Wears Prada bring us their seventh LP, The Act.
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Gideon – Out Of Control
It’s notable that there seems to be something of an identity crisis apparent on this record.
Kadavar – For The Dead Travel Fast
It begins, suitably, with ‘The End’, but it doesn’t end with ‘The Beginning’. If ever an album was styled to hark back to the birth of metal then “For The Dead Travel Fast” is it. It’s washed-out, muted coloured sleeve photo features the band resplendent in flares and Witchfinder General hats, in front of a…
Dream State – Primrose Path
For those who have been watching them eagerly since they burst onto the scene two years ago, Primrose Path, the debut album from Dream State, is one of the most eagerly awaited albums of the year. After the phenomenal Recovery EP last year, hopes were high that they could carry on from where the EP…
BATS – Alter Nature
This is an album that will leave many heads in need of scratching, but once it clicks it is a fulfilling and deeply involved piece of work that could warrant academic essays on its subject matter.
Cassels and The St Pierre Snake Invasion with Beat Combo Live at The Chameleon Arts Café, Nottingham 4th October
One Nottingham venue providing a platform for the more independently minded performer is The Chameleon Arts Café; a beautiful little hide away from the city centre’s hustle and bustle that is welcoming, post modern and serves a decent pint.
Deafheaven And Touché Amoré with Portrayal of Guilt Live at Electric Ballroom, Camden 3rd October
Co-headliners can be a tricky business. Finding two bands who work cohesively with their musical styles without being too similar, and finding artists with egos in check so as not to demand headlining status nightly can be a great task for a booking agent or promoter.
The Menzingers – Hello Exile
With 2017’s After the Party The Menzingers cemented themselves as one of the best bands in modern punk rock. After building up a real dedicated fan base that album saw them explode to another level. This put a fair bit of pressure on them when it came to a follow up. Fortunately with Hello Exile, The…
GosT – Valediction
In a world where subgenres seem to grow more and more homogenised, GosT stands out from the crowd with their own take on the wonder of 80s film making, uniquely assaulting the listener with the ugly side of art.
Toxic Holocaust – Primal Future:2019
It is an album so relentlessly stuck in the past that it probably would have voted to leave the EU.