"Heavy, apocalyptic, crushing." These are the three words that Brad Hanson, drummer of death metal band End of Salvation, plucks out of the air when summarising the band's bonecrushingly brutal sound. The five-piece, completed by vocalist Ryan 'Dooders' Duddridge, guitarists Frank Clow and Josh 'Yoshi' Brown, bassist Alec Pearson, are yet another reminder of the... Continue Reading →
New Band of the Week: Harbour Sharks
Kingston rockers Harbour Sharks have mastered the art of blending big heavy metalcore with moments of deliciously catchy melody. This ability has, inevitably, led to comparisons to certain bands and, as a massive fan of the beasts that are Beartooth, it was music to my ears to be introduced to them as 'for fans of... Continue Reading →
Sweet to Cyco: We meet Sumo Cyco’s Sever
If you like punky, female-fronted rock with an attitude then Canada's Sumo Cyco will be right up your street. But if you're thinking that this is your regular female-fronted rock band, then think again. Striking lead singer Skye Sweetnam, better known by the alter-ego Sever, is a former teen-pop sensation who toured with Britney Spears,... Continue Reading →