Your guide to new rock, metal and punk bands worldwide
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 →
Bedfordshire rockers SEASONS have fully seized what they believe is probably their last chance to succeed in the music industry. The five-piece have largely come from a metal background but fine-tuned their sound to appeal to both their traditional audiences and a wider fan base with the upcoming release of EP What Goes Around. SEASONS formed around... Continue Reading →
Ipswich indie rockers War Waves, our former New Band of the Week, are back with a superb second album All That We Lack. The album is again testament to War Waves' ability to write passionate and moving but incredibly engaging music that's chocked full of superb songwriting. Possibly my favourite thing about this band is their... Continue Reading →
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