As well-honed as ever, Creeper bring their gothic-rock bombast back to Manchester.
Tag: hard rock
Credit where it’s due—Skillet’s new EP isn’t another abhorrent catastrophe. It’s still pretty bad, though.
Dead Poet Society’s sound and vision are more their own than ever, with them fast approaching the territory of a one-of-a-kind alt-rock band.
For as much as Butcher Babies try to rise above radio-metal’s lowered standards, there are too many variables that just keep pulling them back.
A powerful showing from Evanescence in Manchester reinforces an alt-metal lineage that’s far from spent.
Even for a true, uncomplicated, meat-and-potatoes rock album, The Warning still have enough panache to give them a noteworthy edge.
2000trees 2026 continues with a storming headline set from Funeral For A Friend, plus the return of Arcane Roots, and plenty from Militarie Gun, The Wildhearts, House Of Protection, The Scratch and more.
The Pretty Reckless continue to stand a head taller than most in the retro-rock space, though their new album carries just as many limitations as it does strengths.
An intimate, fan-focused show continues Black Veil Brides’ new run of success, perhaps with even more highlights and brushes with truly great presence.
Download Festival comes to a close for 2026 with a huge headline set from Linkin Park, as well as A Day To Remember, letlive., The Pretty Reckless, Ice Nine Kills, Creeper, RØRY and more.