Matthew Williams swapped a sombre Sunday for a slice of Shaku and filed in with their fans to see the band receive a hero’s welcome for their album launch. Leeds based six-piece Shaku have been […]
Clutch Bring ‘Almighty Boogie Rock’ to O2 Academy
Since forming in 1991, eclectic Maryland based hard rockers Clutch have had a steady rise to stardom, creating a strong loyal fan-base of ‘Gearheads’. The band released their first EP Passive Restraints in 1992 and […]
Bloodstock 2019 Triumphs
The build-up to Bloodstock 2019 was unfortunately plagued with some issues, bands pulling out last minute, and many hazardous weather warnings. However, as always, the spirit of the Metal community stayed high ready for a […]
Download Mudslides to Success
The week preceding the UK’s biggest Rock and Metal music festival, Download, did not look good. The non-stop rain was scheduled to continue all through the weekend, and even though it was surprisingly sunny in […]
Preview: Bloodstock Festival 2019
Bloodstock Festival once again returns August for its 18th instalment compelte with a killer line-up that aims to please fans from all corners of the Heavy Metal spectrum. Bloodstock Open Air was conceived as an […]
The Wailers Bring Joy to The O2, 09.03.19
Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett and joined in solidarity by original Wailers’ guitarist Donald Kinsey, The Wailers continue to tour the world despite their legendary frontman and leader, Bob Marley, tragically […]
Why Does Heavy Metal Get Such a Bad Rap?
What is the first thing you associate with “Heavy Metal”? Screaming? Violence? Satanism? Gorey? Too loud? Just “noise”? Metal music has developed a stigma throughout its near 50-year existence due to its more aggressive musical […]
The Struts Bring 70s Glam Rock to Stylus,
Following the 2018 release of their acclaimed sophomore album, YOUNG&DANGEROUS, fast-rising throwback glam rockers The Struts aim to finally win over the UK crowd with this sold-out headlining tour. The Derby rockers have been open […]
The Alarm Play a Standout Show at Brudenell Social Club, 06.12.18
Welsh alt-rock/new wave/post-punk band The Alarm formed in 1981 out of the ashes of punk band The Toilets and have been touring on and off since their reunion in the late 1990s. Their blend of […]
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Release The Capitol Studio Sessions
Just when you thought Jeff Goldblum couldn’t get any cooler, you find out he plays piano in a jazz band. The notorious actor, famous for his classic roles in Jurassic Park and Independence Day, has […]
Tenacious D Saves the World in New Album, Post-Apocalypto
Six years after their last album, 2012’s Rize of the Fenix, comedy rock duo Tenacious D are back with their fourth album Post-Apocalypto, an album that acts as a soundtrack to the band’s new animated […]
Soulfly Returns With New Album, Ritual
In the months leading up to its release, Soulfly frontman Max Cavalera told fans that their 11th studio album Ritual would be a “tribal thrash” record. Producer Josh Wilbur (Gojira, Lamb of God) said he […]