Leeds rockers Late Night Legacy have been described as 'the best rock band to come out of Yorkshire in years,' so of course we had to find out what all the fuss coming out of the White Rose county was about. The quartet of vocalist Ryan Kitto, guitarist Rob Orange, drummer Josh Stayman and bassist... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Reventure
Never ones to be constrained to musical norms, Hampshire quartet Reventure have perfectly fused elements of electronica, rock, rap and metal to form a sound that reinvents itself from song to song. The Reventure venture began back in 2010 as four schoolfriends united in their lack of interest in playing football at the weekends, love of... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Greyhaven
If you're on the lookout for big, heartfelt metal anthems then emerging London rockers Greyhaven will be just the ticket with their exciting brand of almost emo-infused metal meets rock sound. Originally started by mutual friends a few years back, the band developed as they started taking things more seriously to the point of current... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: TrueHeights
After a brief hiatus following their debut record, Leamington Spa rockers TrueHeights are back armed with new music that has the potential to propel them right to the top of the British rock scene. Bringing new meaning to brothers in arms - they're formed of two sets of brothers and "two honorary brothers" - the... Continue Reading →
EP Review: Backroads – Faith Left Me, You Did Too
The new-found more melodic edge to Bristol metalcore band Backroads today comes to fruition with the launch of debut EP Faith Left Me, You Did Too. But don't be fooled into thinking this is anything except deliciously heavy metalcore, as the quintet of Eddie Craven (vocals), Kyle Herbert and Alex Miles (guitars, Jack Ford (drums)... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Adalia
Not content with releasing a debut EP that crosses multiple musical boundaries, from deep, haunting ballads to more upbeat pop-punk infused rock, Crawley-based Adalia is also intent on offering a voice for an ostracised generation she refers to as 'the army of the Unspoken Youth.' Having been raised on the likes of Queen, AC/DC, Guns 'n'... Continue Reading →
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 February). Ten awesome bands took to the stage across nine hours of live music, from supremely talented instrumental bands through to the heaviest of heavy... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Stand Alone
Bradford rock trio Stand Alone have that magic ability to create hard-hitting songs that pack a punch yet are also deliciously melodic - a knack they've termed as "three-piece power." The trio of Gavin Stevenson (guitar and lead vocals), Tom Durrans (drums and backing vocals) and Luke Harrison (bass and backing vocals) have an intense rock sound that... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Carrier
There's an element of diversity in the sound of hardcore Plymouth newcomers Carrier that even the most open-minded metal fan would be surprised by. Their hard-hitting metalcore is offset by moments of melody, alongside an underlying shared love of country music. The quartet of Kris Adams (vocals), Marvon Jordaan (guitar), Olly Lyle (bass), Thomas "Totti" Bromley (drums... Continue Reading →
Gig Review: Cypher16, Defences, Jack The Envious & Parabyss at O2 Academy Islington
On Friday night we headed down to the O2 Academy in Islington to see two of our favourite new bands Defences and Jack The Envious support the mighty Cypher16 alongside the exciting new heavy-hitting Parabyss. I arrived fresh from work with Parabyss already half-way through their set, and it's safe to say that what I heard... Continue Reading →