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Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots have poured their hearts and souls into Perdida (Warner Music → Read More
Anti-Flag - “20/20 Vision” [Album Review]
Anti-Flag return with their twelfth studio album, 20/20 Vision, out January 17th on Spinefarm Records, and it’s a politically-charged, raw and unapologetic release proving that the… → Read More
TIGER ARMY Unleash Their Sweet Savageness at London’s O2 Academy, Islington [Show Review]
It has been three or so years since the psychobilly trio Tiger Army has graced UK shores which, for their fans, is a lifetime to wait! Still, they did come back and old London town got to party in a way that only this ‘50s-inspired music style can encourage. What a party it was too, with Finland’s Grave Pleasures and the UK’s The Nightmares along for the ride, it was to be an evening to… → Read More
TSUNAMI BOMB Bassist Dominic Davi Discusses New Material, the Band’s Conflicts, Reunion and Future
Tsunami Bomb has somehow survived the ups and downs of an, at times, tumultuous career. We spoke with bassist Dominic Davi about the band’s reformation, and… → Read More
Raised Fist - “Anthems” [Album Review]
Raised Fist delivered Anthems on November 15th via Epitaph, and the strong album is full of catchy riffs and sing-along lyrics; they promised anthems, and they… → Read More
Tsunami Bomb - “The Spine That Binds” [Album Review]
After 15 years, Tsunami Bomb are well and truly back with The Spine That Binds (Alternative Tentacles), an album that proves the band are still capable… → Read More
Vambo - “Vambo” [Album Review]
Vambo have channelled the spirit of ‘80s rock n’ roll with pinpoint precision and delivered a self-titled debut—out October 25th on Goliath Records—that includes a varied… → Read More
Life of Agony - “The Sound of Scars” [Album Review]
With their sixth album, Life of Agony have come full circle, returning to the narrative of 1993’s River Runs Red that catapulted them into the mainstream.… → Read More
The Wildhearts - “Diagnosis” [EP] [Album Review]
Following May’s release of the Renaissance Men album, The Wildhearts deliver with Diagnosis (Graphite Records) a fine EP of 6 blistering tracks, some of which could… → Read More
Steel Panther - “Heavy Metal Rules” [Album Review]
Heavy Metal Rules marks ten years since Steel Panther rejuvenated the heavy metal scene with their ‘80s tribute act and debut album Feel the Steel. Complete with big hair, loud clothes, sexually-charged lyrics, and an attitude the “Me Too” movement simply could not abide by, vocalist Michael Starr, guitarist Satchel, bassist Lexi Foxx, and drummer Stix Zadinia come in balls-swinging with… → Read More
DELAIN Keyboardist MARTJIN WESTERHOLT on Download Festival, the ‘Hunter’s Moon’ EP, Upcoming Album, and Return to the UK [w/ Audio]
Delain keyboardist Martijn Westerholt reminisces about Download Festivals past, their new Napalm Records album Hunter’s Moon, and the insanity of the British when it comes to… → Read More
(Hed) P.E. - “Stampede” [Album Review]
(Hed) P.E. cover so many genres (their music incorporates rock, metal, hip-hop, and punk, to name a few) that it’s hard to really categorise them. This in and of itself gives the band a varied collection of songs and, coupled with their ability to allow the music to flow and evolve between albums, ensures they have never become stagnant. Stampede, their latest recording, is a fine example of… → Read More
Eight Reasons DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2019 Quickly Forgot About the Weather [Photos & Review]
From Rob Zombie to an ever-improving festival experience there were plenty of reasons that Download 2019 rocked hard despite the weather and you can check out… → Read More
Hollywood Vampires
Hollywood Vampires have gone beyond the covers and delivered a kick-ass album with their earMUSIC-released Rise. Supergroups have a habit of falling flat and not living… → Read More
THE LOUNGE KITTENS Present London’s Bush Hall with a Purrfect Performance Alongside Opener GRANT SHARKEY [Show Review]
London’s exceptionally fancy Bush Hall was the setting for a sublime performance from musical trio The Lounge Kittens, promoting their new six-track EP, Have Another…... Opening… → Read More
In Flames - “I, The Mask” [Album Review]
With thirteen blisteringly heavy-friendly albums now under their belt, In Flames have proven without a shadow of a doubt that they are one of the finest metal bands of a generation. With the latest release, I, The Mask, the Swedish melodic metalheads have not only confirmed that there is a lot of gas still left in the tank, but also delivered some of their best sing-along anthems of late.… → Read More
Millencolin - “SOS” [Album Review]
Millencolin deliver an enjoyable, but sadly underwhelming, album in SOS (Epitaph Records). It’s punk rock through and through, but beyond that, not much else. → Read More
STEEL PANTHER Deliver a One-Two Knockout Performance at London, UK’s The Roundhouse [Show Review]
Steel Panther transported the ecstatic crowd at London, UK’s The Roundhouse back to the ‘80s for a night full of inappropriate jokes, boobs, and good old-fashioned… → Read More
Reel Big Fish - “Life Sucks… Let’s Dance!” [Album Review]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a person into the ska-punk scene who hasn’t heard of Reel Big Fish, since they broke into the mainstream in the mid-‘90s with their iconic single “Sell Out”. The song encapsulated the very essence of ska-punk – catchy, fun, and so damn uplifting. What made Reel Big Fish stand apart from their contemporaries was that, although the tunes instilled a positive feeling… → Read More
[Spunge] (w/ Skaciety) @ O2 Academy, Islington (London, UK) on December 6, 2018 [Show Review]
On December 6, 2018, [Spunge} returned to London as part of their tour supporting the first new music they’ve released since 2014’s Hang On?. ’s shows are always fun and full of banter, and this gig was no different - jokes fly at every opportunity about threesomes, ’s hand-written cardboard sign and Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins (the latter getting a humourous groan from the audience. However,… → Read More