The Soundboard’s Albums Of The Year 2019
For our final year end list, we look back over every release we’ve covered and listened to over the past twelve months and narrow down the very best of the best – the albums of the year
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Sundowning’ by Sleep Token
Sleep Token have been causing a stir with their deeply emotional sound and theatrical appearance. Sundowning brings together the twelve tracks Sleep Token have released over the period from June […]
LIVE REVIEW: Techabilitation 2019 @ The Bread Shed, Manchester – 2nd November 2019
Techabilitation provides a fix for Tech-Fest goers outside of the festival season. 2019 sees the day-long event take place in Manchester for the first time. Doors open at 12pm and […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘45’ by Anavae
Anavae produce an immersive atmosphere combining synths, soaring vocals and rock hooks in their new album 45. The duo from London have already been gaining attention following the release of […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘The Sea Of Tragic Beasts’ by Fit For An Autopsy
The New Jersey-based Fit For An Autopsy return with their fifth studio album, The Sea Of Tragic Beasts. Having developed with hardcore influences, Fit For An Autopsy combine the intensity […]
LIVE REVIEW: The Rasmus @ The Ritz, Manchester – 7th October 2019
The Rasmus are best known for their track In the Shadows, and despite being released all the way back in 2003, it’s still a popular track. The Dead Letters album, […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Black Anima’ by Lacuna Coil
Lacuna Coil return with their new album Black Anima. Their last album, Delirium, saw the Italian alt-metallers evolve with a heavier, darker sound. This release sees Lacuna Coil’s music introduce […]
LIVE REVIEW: Voyager @ Satan’s Hollow, Manchester – 25th September 2019
Satan’s Hollow in Manchester continues to be a popular venue for alternative music and tonight’s line up draws together a variety of different bands with individual sounds. All the way […]
LIVE REVIEW: In The Cards @ Live Rooms, Chester – 19th September 2019
Across The Tracks is a monthly event held at The Live Rooms with the aim to support local and touring bands. This month sees alt-rockers In The Cards headline ahead […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Render’ by Valis Ablaze
Valis Ablaze have gone from strength to strength and Render marks the next chapter in their journey. Their progressive sound encompasses a variety of musical styles from serene soundscapes to […]
LIVE REVIEW: UK Tech-Fest 2019 @ Showground, Newark – 4th-8th July 2019
Thursday Arriving at Newark Showground feels like coming home; the community here is fantastic with friends, musicians and crew reuniting for another year. It’s only Thursday and already the site […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Retaliation’ by Hyvmine
Retaliation is the new full-length album from Hyvmine. This progressive metal band, hailing from LA, bring a unique sound to the scene; few bands attempt to combine hard rock with […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘In The Name Of Nothing’ by Centrilia
In The Name Of Nothing is the new album from Glaswegian metalcore band Centrilia. This release follows two EPs and a succession of live shows with a range of established […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Ancient Geometry’ by Vexes
Hailing from the US, Vexes are clearly not afraid to experiment with genre fusion, rhythm and song structure. Their new album, Ancient Geometry, combines groove elements into progressive rock and […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Universal Chaos’ by Rendezvous Point
Rendezvous Point, the Norwegian progressive metal quintet, has returned with their new album Universal Chaos. This follows on from the release of their debut album, Solar Storm, in 2015. The […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Unbreakable’ by New Years Day
New Years Day have grown over the past few years, breaking through into the mainstream metal scene. Unbreakable is the band’s fourth studio album following the release of their EP […]
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