ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Penumbra’ by Khaidian
Penumbra is the debut album from London based Khaidian. This release is long over due for the metal quartet who originally formed back in 2010. Eight years of line up […]
The Soundboard’s Albums Of The Year 2018
To round off our year end lists for 2018, it’s the big one, looking back on everything released over the last twelve months and choosing what stood out right through […]
LIVE REVIEW: Nightwish @ Arena, Manchester – 11th December 2018
Following their year-long break in 2017, Finnish symphonic metal giants Nightwish have returned celebrating their previous albums with their Decades World Tour. With people of all ages and backgrounds flowing […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Procreate // Annihilate’ by I Am Pariah
Procreate // Annihilate is the sophomore EP from metal trio, I Am Pariah. Originating from Stoke-on-Trent, Bassist Dave Snell describes their new release thusly: “The EP title is relevant to […]
LIVE REVIEW: Within Temptation @ Apollo, Manchester – 10th November 2018
The queue outside the Apollo is clearly full of symphonic metal fans, with the extensive range of goth clothing, and Within Temptation T-shirts setting the tone for the evening. The […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘The 119 Show – Live In London’ by Lacuna Coil
London’s 119 Show took place on the 19th January 2018, celebrating twenty years of Lacuna Coil. The Italian metal band formed back in 1994 initially named as Sleep Of Right […]
LIVE REVIEW: In Depths @ The Saddle Inn, Chester – 1st November 2018
Chester’s The Saddle Inn is a growing hotspot for live music in this historic city. With remnants of Halloween haunting the cobbled streets, November 1st hosts the launch show for […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Greater Than’ by SHVPES
Greater Than is the second studio album from five-piece rock band, SHVPES. The band from Birmingham, UK are growing fast with their first single from this album, Undertones, proving to […]
LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus @ Academy 2, Manchester – 23rd October 2018
The queue extending down Oxford Road from the Academy is clearly full of The Rasmus’ fans. The large amount of black clothing is a clear indicator, it’s also nice to […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Closure’ by As Everything Unfolds
Closure is the new EP from As Everything Unfolds following on from last year’s Collide. The post-hardcore / alternative sextet from Buckinghamshire are also embarking on a tour with alternative […]
LIVE REVIEW: White Mammoth @ Live Rooms, Chester – 11th October 2018
The intimacy of smaller gig venues creates an atmosphere that cannot easily be replicated with larger venues. The barriers between the band and audience are (metaphorically and physically) removed creating […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Canvas’ by Blank Atlas
Alternative rock trio Blank Atlas are making a storm with catchy riffs and upbeat rhythms in their new EP, Canvas. Following the success of their debut EP, Solitude in 2016, the trio have devoted their […]
PREVIEW: Louder Than Words Festival 2018
The Louder Than Words festival returns in 2018 for the sixth time! Running from Friday the 9th to Sunday 11th November 2018 at The Principal Hotel in Manchester, the music […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Perspectives’ by The Uncharted
With the volume of music being produced continually growing, finding a way to stand out is becoming increasingly difficult. The Uncharted have created something that differs from the norm with […]
LIVE REVIEW: Leprous @ Gorilla, Manchester – 22nd September 2018
As the Mancunian rain pours down, prog-metal fans escape into the arches seeking the hidden entrance to Gorilla. The first act, Norwegian New Energy Music band 22, are due on […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Among The Thorns’ by Icarus Dive
Progressive rock takes on many forms making it an incredibly ambiguous, but this creates an allowance of experimentation for bands of this genre. Icarus Dive, originating from Guildford, explore rock […]
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