Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
We've got something a little bit special for you today in the form of Belarussian electro-rock / metal band Weesp. The five-piece formed in 2008 despite not being able to play music, and consist of founding members Lex (vocals), Mike (guitars)Mi (bass) and Stak (keys) formed in 2008, with Gul (drums) joining in 2010. They describe their music as... Continue Reading →
Idolising Nova are an intriguing new talent, who've swiftly gone from cobbling together music in their drummer's bedroom to making a real name for themselves in the music industry. The trio of Jack Fulton Smith (lead singer and bass), Kris Lee (guitar and synth) and Kyle O’Sullivan (drums) only officially formed at the end of the summer. But while you might... Continue Reading →
The great Kate Bush once said "music is special because it makes you feel something and hits an emotive space." Albeit slightly paraphrased, this quote is extremely apt given Jon Gaskin, the self-confessed Kate Bush-obsessed lead singer of Fort Hope, creates music that it's impossible not to become emotionally attached to. The Hertfordshire-based trio is one of the most... Continue Reading →
Last night I watched UK rockers The Fallen State and fellow support act Pop Evil completely steal the show from headliners 3 Doors Down. We previously wrote about The Fallen State when we announced they were set to support 3 Doors Down, and they did their reputation the world of good with last night's performance.... Continue Reading →
One of my formative albums first getting into rock music was Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American record way back in 2001. However, I'd still not seen the Arizona-based quintet play live, until last night at the impressive venue of Troxy in East London. One thing to note about last night is that sitting down for... Continue Reading →
Manchester-based Tirade are on the verge of haranguing your ears with a superb barrage of punk rock. The punk quartet are on the verge of releasing their debut EP, which is a fun, energetic and heavily riffy introduction to the band. The quarter of lead singer and bassist Jake Tilley, guitarist and backing vocalists Josh... Continue Reading →
There's a really refreshing and exciting feeling about London-based rockers Dead!. Not only do they have an amazing, attention-grabbing name - with an exclamation mark and everything - they also create awesome music. The four-piece of brothers Sam and Louis Matlock, bassist Sam Chappell and lead singer Alex Mountford, who hail from Southampton originally, aren't fussed about creating... Continue Reading →
Chicago-based Polarities are on a quest that's almost as philosophical as it is musical. The five-piece fuses heavy guitars and screamed vocals with wonderful melodies to create an emotionally charged, heavily vocal-led experience. Indeed, the name Polarities itself relates to 'the presence or manifestation of two opposite or contrasting principles.' And when you transfer this... Continue Reading →
We're delighted to have received the announcement that Bedfordshire rock festival Fort Fest will be back on the calendar again for 2017. The festival will be back at Scald End Farm in Thurleigh, near Bedford, between 4-6 August next year. The 2016 was a great showcase of some awesome bands, with the likes of Arcane... Continue Reading →
Around a year ago, I first discovered Fort Hope on tour with Hands Like Houses (and I think Bury Tomorrow) at Koko in Camden, London. Fast forward to last night and, once again in Camden, my love for the band and live music in general was reaffirmed as they headlined The Underworld alongside Ashestoangels and Tigress. These three... Continue Reading →
