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A patriotic Welshman, and one quarter of Manchester hardcore/punk band Eye Licker.

Mr. Ted unleash new single Naughty Call!!

Merseyside Nautical numpties Mr.Ted return with the fishy little number “Naughty Call.” This is the first single from the much anticipated new album “Brown Control ll”, with a second single due for release in the summer. The album is expected to be released late 2023. The track was recorded and …

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Bran – Odcházení

“Bohemia’s BRAN are a power-trio of ancient black metal might and majesty. They exhibit splendorous, spellbinding riff-sorcery so endemic to their country’s black metal idiom, but instead of hypnotizing monochromaticism, BRAN‘s epic constructions are always unfolding, always blossoming with a strict sense of narrative flow, surprising and engaging at every …

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156/Silence – Narrative

Pittsburgh metalcore band 156/Silence are back with this follow-up to last year’s ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath ‘ EP, and it’s a cracker. The first thing that hits you within this album is its intensity. Evident straight from the off in ‘A Past Embrace ‘. You feel like you’re on the …

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Torn Fabriks – Impera – Album Review

Once on a while an album flies towards you and smacks you mercilessly in the face. It’s just happened, thanks to this belter from Portugese thrashers Torn Fabriks. Last year the band released their debut EP ‘Mind Consumption ‘ to rave reviews and this follow up does not disappoint, especially …

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Eye Licker announce new vocalist

Manchester Hardcore/Punk unit Eye Licker last week announced that they have sadly departed with long time member and vocalist Rob. Announcing on their Facebook account it reads: “We’re really sad to say farewell to our Robert Laidlaw who has been in EL for 10 years and has found it increasingly …

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The SoapGirls – In My Skin

South Africa’s wildest rock band The SoapGirls are back with their fourth and (probably) best album to date. Yes, I’m a little late to the party but I’m here and that’s the main thing. Lead single ‘Breathe ‘ kicks off proceedings with it’s catchy chorus and chunky verse, whilst ‘Liar …

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FIGHT THE SUN release new single “Carnival”

Aussie heavy rock band FIGHT THE SUN has just released their second single for 2022, “Carnival”, another heavy-hitting, brain-hooking, highway-rocking track to keep your craving for riffing anthems quenched. The band brings to the table a hard and heavy rock that mixes monster riffs, soaring vocals and even bigger choruses. …

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Onslaught kick off their 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Thrash Metal icons ONSLAUGHT celebrate their 40th anniversary with a series of Vinyl re-prints and a special Anniversary Edition of their ‘Sounds Of Violence‘ album! 2022 is a special year for British Thrash Metal force ONSLAUGHT, one of the most influential and respected bands of their genre. The group led …

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Sepultura – Buckley Tivoli – 12/06/22

When one of your favourite bands of your youth turns up at your doorstep to play an intimate gig, it’s never in doubt what the night will bring. I’d been on pins for days leading up to this gig and I was extremely lucky that I was able to witness …

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