Gig Review: Discovering Perth Hardcore with From The Ruins, Closed Off!, Hysteria and Concrete Bomb at Lynott’s Lounge

Friday night saw the return of From The Ruins alongside three new talents from Perth’s hardcore scene, Concrete Bomb, Hysteria and Closed Off!

Griever at Black Heart

Gig Review: Griever, As Everything Unfolds, Noija & Palmist @ The Black Heart

We were treated to a cocktail of British rock and metal with a Scandinavian twist as we went along to see Griever supported by As Everything Unfolds, Noija and Palmist … Continue reading Gig Review: Griever, As Everything Unfolds, Noija & Palmist @ The Black Heart

Gig Review: The Raven Age, Defences & MSRY @ The Underworld

We were handed a metal treat as we went along to see Defences, one of our favourite bands at GR Towers, as they supported melodic metal band The Raven Age along with another of our former featured bands MSRY at The Underworld in Camden last Thursday (28 March).

Gig Review: Skarlett Riot, Fahran & Sertraline @ O2 Academy 2 Islington

Anyone looking for a quiet Monday night in London was in the wrong place if they headed for the O2 Academy 2 in Islington as Skarlett Riot, Fahran and Sertraline put on a fine show of energetic rock and metal.

Gig Review: Breather and Familiar Spirit @ Old Blue Last

I’m not one for claiming ‘the UK’s next big rock band’ and all that jazz, but last night we saw Brighton trio Breather play their first ever gig weeks after releasing their debut single – and boy were they impressive.

Gig Review: SHVPES, COVE, wars & Endea @ The Anvil, Bournemouth

Coming into Saturday night’s gig in Bournemouth, I’d had a few words from one song stuck in my head for a few days: “I’ve got this morbid fascination.” So perhaps … Continue reading Gig Review: SHVPES, COVE, wars & Endea @ The Anvil, Bournemouth

Gig Review: Camden Rocks Festival – Part 2

Following the afternoon session of Camden Rocks Festival, which we covered here, the evening saw things get a whole lot heavier and sweatier as the day-long celebration of emerging British … Continue reading Gig Review: Camden Rocks Festival – Part 2

Gig Review: Camden Rocks Festival – Part 1

Thousands of people flocked to the north London borough of Camden for a feast of the finest emerging British rock, metal and punk talent at the annual Camden Rocks Festival … Continue reading Gig Review: Camden Rocks Festival – Part 1

Gig Review: Pulled Apart By Horses at Fluffer Pit Party, Hackney Arts Centre

Fluffer Pit Parties have earned a bit of a reputation for being nights of all-out, noise-laden carnage. Invisible walls are broken down as crowds watch their favourite bands from the … Continue reading Gig Review: Pulled Apart By Horses at Fluffer Pit Party, Hackney Arts Centre

Gig Review: Cove, Parting Gift & Greyhaven at Thousand Island

Emerging metal juggernaut Cove signed off their UK tour with a bang as three exciting new British bands put on a great show of rock meets full-on brutal metal at Thousand … Continue reading Gig Review: Cove, Parting Gift & Greyhaven at Thousand Island

Gig Review: ProgMetalMadness @ New Cross Inn

We were treated to a feast of exciting up-and-coming bands from across the metal spectrum at all-day celebration of fringe metal music ProgMetalMadness at New Cross Inn on Sunday (25 … Continue reading Gig Review: ProgMetalMadness @ New Cross Inn