Welcome back once more to Gypsy’s Kiss, formed in the East End of London in early 1974 by Iron Maiden founder and bassist Steve Harris and vocalist David Smith, but unfortunately disbanded in late 1975 for Steve to form Iron Maiden. Thankfully, Gypsy’s Kiss reformed in March 2018 to play …
Read More »
Birmingham based noisemongers Vanitas smash into 2024 with brand new single ‘Grey Morality’, keeping the ball rolling since forming in 2022, hitting the ground for a hectic 2023. Their technical riffing and huge orchestral soundscapes morphed into what they call ‘cinematic djent’ genre and judging by its results, they’re already …
Read More »
Welcome back to NWOBHM stalwarts Praying Mantis, formed in London 1973 by brothers Tino and Chris Troy, aided by Steve Carroll and Dave Potts. Many line up changes have now been stabilized to the current line up of Chris Troy – Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals, Tino Troy – Guitar/Vocals, Andy Burgess …
Read More »
Formidable grunge groove metallers, PAST THE FALL, have thrown down their ferocious new single and art video, Poison Mirror, out now – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEJ9GOoGKK0 & https://open.spotify.com/track/1cVKuEFBktJTsPZhWuEoWL There are few things more inspirational than a powerful shared vision between two lifelong friends. Cambridgeshire-based riff merchants Will Wright (bassist/vocalist) and Tom Cope (guitarist/vocalist) …
Read More »
Welcome back California based Roots – Rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, as they release a brand new single ‘Satisfy Your Queen’, taken from a forthcoming third studio album “Hot Nostalgia Radio”. Raunchy riffing adds a touch of Je Ne Sais Quoi to a Siren like vocal that …
Read More »
Staffordshire based The Midwich Affair, definitely made the right choice by dropping their covers sets and make a change by only now playing originals, and judging by the strength of their new material, it’s a worthwhile sacrifice, point proven by their third new single ‘Oh! What A Pity’, available on …
Read More »
It’s a typical dreary wet night here in Manchester and it is time to witness the fruit stealers strutting their stuff at the O2 Ritz. They put on an absolutely brilliant performance in October 2021 when they played at this same venue so we are hoping for the same tonight. …
Read More »
Welcome back London based Jack J Hutchinson, starting 2024 immensely with the release of his brand new studio album Battles, via Earache Digital Distribution on February 9th. Ten triumphant songs are on the musical menu, kicking off the album with ‘Constellations’, a hairy headbanger to open up with neck aching …
Read More »
Hotly-tipped UK heavyweights GODETH are primed and ready to fully take on 2024, loaded with their monolithic new EP, The Path Of Destruction, which drops on Friday 26th April. The release is heralded by the fiery five-piece’s ear-splitting new single and video, Coup de Grace – https://youtu.be/yLdDC_idN7I?si=FiFQkIj7cPU5ER3Y . Bending your …
Read More »
Violet Redfern, a new performer to me, enthralls with her debut single ‘In A Mess’, recorded, mixed and produced by her father, rock slide guitarist Troy Redfern, recently released via RED7 Records. She started playing drums with Troy at only three years old, spent pre-teen years writing and recording her …
Read More »
As sophomore albums go, this is one of the most impressive I’ve heard for quite some time as Derby based These Wicked Rivers unleash the aptly titled Force Of Nature, via Fat Earth Records on March 1st 2024. These ten songs will send them to the next level with ease, …
Read More »
Rising Brit Nu-metalcore quartet DRIP FED EMPIRE have just dropped their enticing debut album, Revolutionist, to much acclaim. The genre-bending crew have also just revealed their powerful new single and video, Give Me More, out now. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzoz3Gu85dc . Compacting an array of inviting influences ranging …
Read More »
Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) has today released a single entitled ‘Once Upon A Time At Texaco Pt 1’, the third to be lifted from his upcoming new studio album, ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’. Echoing the timbre of a raucous bar chant, ‘Once Upon A Time …
Read More »
Robert Jon & The Wreck band info, including a pre-order digital album of Red Moon Rising is here :- http://robertjonandthewreck.com Orange County, California based rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return to give 2024 a hefty start to the year, as they release a brand new single ‘Red Moon Rising’, …
Read More »
“Vivacious, provocative, eclectic and melodic – Electron have produced an electrifying album that’s sure to defy all negativity” PowerPlay Magazine. UNSTOPPABLE BRIT METALLERS DETAIL STUNNING NEW EP & POWERFUL SINGLE! ELECTRON are braced to break out with the release of their towering new EP, Hollow, which arrives on Friday 24th …
Read More »
Fast-rising South Wales quintet, YAKI DAH, have laid down a gauntlet with their all-consuming new single and video, Hills In The Night, which is out now. Watch the video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggQ5qomUwy0 YAKI DAH exploded like a force of nature onto the alternative rock scene in 2022, featuring the …
Read More »
Longevity is the right way to describe London formed Balance Of Power, only a few years from their thirtieth anniversary and recently releasing a brand new single ‘Never Be Here Again’, taken from a forthcoming studio album Fresh From The Abyss, released on April 29th 2024, via Massacre Records! Throughout …
Read More »
A heavy track doesn’t need to be heavy, regarding bombast, but also heavy emotionally, and it doesn’t get any more emotional than this, as Crewe based band Son Of Shinobi pay tribute once more to their sadly departed drummer Steven Hadzik, a man I’ve seen play many times, not just …
Read More »
Hugely absorbing Brit solo artist CHRISTIAN SMITH has just released his alluring new single, Aurora, through Rogue. Watch the lyric video, here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqt8zi5GF6A . With Christian on the rise, we spoke to him to find out more: What is the full line-up, who sings and who plays which instrument? …
Read More »FAST EMERGING WELSH ANTHEMIC POP PUNKERS DETAIL DEBUT EP & SINGLE! Hard-hitting pop-punk newcomers FORTUNE TELLER are destined to bolt forward with the arrival of their hugely compelling debut EP, Premonitions, which lands on Friday 29th March. The energetic five-piece have also revealed their stunning brand new single and video, …
Read More »
PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal