In light of the current circumstances with Coronavirus / COVID-19 and obviously understandable need for bands and artists to postpone or cancel tours and shows, we thought it might be helpful to run a thread of rock / metal / alternative music tours we know have been affected for our readers. Download Festival 2020 Download…
In the early 90’s/Mid 2000’s package tours were all the rage. Tattoo The Planet, Ozzfest, Family Values, and Roadrunner Roadrage being chief amongst them. As a teenager in the early days of a scene, these kinds of shows were the lifeblood of burgeoning scenes and subgenres. However the prospect of a 7 band bill on…
Polar have spent the last 10 years being one of the UK’s hardest working bands. Now head of the release of their fourth album Nova, we caught up with Adam “Woody” Woodford, Tom Green, Jonny Bowman and Fabian “Fab” Lomas. With their new album on the horizon there was plenty to catch up on as well as looking back on how…
Back in the Spring, Rock Sins was present to see our old friends Polar, along with a support cast lay waste to The Black Heart in Camden. Unfortunately we’ve had some technical difficulties with our photo galleries (which explains why this is SO late) – but we say better late than never. So here is…
Over the past few years, Polar have been one of the most hard working bands in the UK. Near endless touring has helped them gain a dedicated following that has helped them play their second sold out headline show in London. My Only (5) struggle as openers tonight. Their take on melodic hardcore is solid and their…
Once again the Impericon Never Say Die tour rolls around to London bringing the usual mix of Deathcore, Metalcore and Hardcore. This year tour had an added element of excitement with it being Whitechapel’s first proper UK tour in five years. With A ridiculously early set time and being one of two hardcore bands on…
At this years Camden Rocks Festival we were lucky enough to sit down and have a chat with the boys in Polar after their set. You can have a read of what we thought of their set as well as see some exclusive photos of the day here! For now, have a read about how 2015…
Words by Sam Dignon & Fran Dignon – Photos by Fran Dignon. With it’s biggest headliners ever, Camden Rocks 2015 was guaranteed to be a special day. The Bullet For My Valentine making their live return in a more intimate venue it’s no surprise today sold out. Still today wasn’t just about the headliners as…
Welcome back to the Rock Sins 2014 End Of Year Awards. The fourth instalment of this years’ Rock Sins awards is provided courtesy of one of our main live reviewers and interviewers, Mr Sam Dignon. Take it away Sam…. 1) Album Of The Year: The Ghost Inside – Dear Youth I feel the best way…
It’s that time again! Kicking off the 2014 Rock Sins end of year awards is our wonderful photographer Fran. Let’s get started…. 1) Album of the year: Polar – Shadowed By Vultures Shadowed By Vultures was easily one of my most anticipated albums at the start this year and it definitely lived up to my…
After a busy first day (which you can read all about right here) and a trip to the zoo to nurse our hangovers, The Catharsis (8.5) kicked off the second day of Hevy Fest in brilliant fashion. Pulling in a respectable crowd despite their early set time, The Catharsis prove themselves to be one of the many…
Welcome (at last some of you may say) to the final instalment of Rock Sins Download Festival 2014 review coverage. This is our final instalment from our own UKHC / metalcore flag waving Sam, who saw many bands on the Sunday of Download 2014 that Jamie did not cover in the first part of our…
