Think back to 1999. A time when pop punk reined supreme, culminating in the seminal cultural phenomenon that was American Pie. Through to 2001 – and with the explosion of nu-metal into the mainstream via 2000’s Hybrid Theory, it was like summer would never end. However with the explosion of […]
The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft has come and gone. Possibly the most exciting first round ever, even though the top end talent is probably the mildest in recent memory. Trades, player moves and surprise picks, nothing is off limits with the National Football League. But we’re here […]
Moldova’s mightiest metallers Infected Rain are back with their 5th album Ecdysis. Led by charismatic and striking frontwoman Lena Scissorhands, Ecdysis provides another thumping dose of progressive modern metal, ranging from melodic, soothing passages, to full blown contemporary aggressive nu-metal devastation – and everything in between. Whilst Jinjer, Spiritbox and […]
Volbeat – the band that showed rockabilly can be brought into the 21st Century with a mighty metal twist. Back now with their eighth studio album Servant Of The Mind, they continue as one of the worlds most foremost rock powers. Consistency has been a staple of Volbeat for two […]
Spirit Adrift have only been around since 2016, the project of frontman Nate Garrett, starting life rooted in doom metal. Since then however, they have evolved to embrace full throttle old school heavy metal. Their latest EP Forge Your Future would fit square in the golden age of glorious early […]
Warkings label themselves as Pure Power Metal, which is as fitting as calling The Last Jedi divisive. Or The Emoji Movie painfully unfunny. No nonsense and no frills. Steadfast and determined dedication to their concept, a Roman Tribune, a wild Viking, a noble Crusader and a martial Spartan make up the four kings regailing their […]
Mighty warriors of heavy metal glory Warkings have released the final track before their upcoming album release this Friday. We Are The Fire will open their new album Revolution, and holds nothing back in delivering a sharp dose of imperious metal steel. Would you have expected anything less from Warkings? […]
On the 30 Year Anniversary of The Black Album, Who Else Followed Suit? Metallica‘s legendary 1991 self titled album – more commonly The Black Album, represented a seismic shift in style that propelled the thrash pioneers to becoming one of the biggest bands on Planet Earth. For a heavy metal […]
New Album LEAVE A SCAR Out Today “We can, we can never stop…!” Ah, leave it to heavy metal royalty Dee Snider to lead the charge. New single Down But Never Out has been released today off new album Leave A Scar. Were you looking for a hearty dose of […]
Heavy metal is a genre whereby the integrity of the album is sacrosanct. Whereas popular music is often driven by singles, the satisfaction of listening to a stellar album straight through is something quite special. Within this sphere, opening tracks hold a special significance. Some albums prefer their opening tracks […]
