The Catch-Up – 2018 (Part 2)
With the end of 2018 just days away, it’s worth reflecting on just how much music has been released, good, bad or in between. And while we’ve covered more of […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Speed Between The Lines’ by Gama Bomb
Whatever moment crossover thrash may have enjoyed feels well and truly over now. Bands like Suicidal Tendencies have nowhere near the pull they once did, and those framed as more […]
Track Pack – 17th-23rd September 2018
THIS WEEK: Avenged Sevenfold’s new surprise single is given a look over, as well as new tracks from Avril Lavigne, Weezer, nothing,nowhere., Our Last Night, Minus The Bear, Hands Like Houses, Blood Red Shoes, Drug Church and more
EP REVIEW: ‘Cry Havoc!’ by Gutlocker
UK groove metallers Gutlocker have unleashed their new EP, Cry Havoc!. With increasing competition in the metal scene as bands try to make themselves heard, Gutlocker’s unique vocals and heavy chord […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Catharsis’ by Machine Head
There was never going to be a way for Machine Head to get out of this one easily. Given how outspoken Robb Flynn is on the controversies and drama in […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Shadows Inside’ by Miss May I
The Miss May I of both 2012 and today could be two completely different bands. One was riding high after the release of At Heart which could’ve thrust them to […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Self Supremacy’ by Malevolence
Contrary to what many close-minded metal fans may believe, being heavy is not conducive to being good. A band can cram as many bowel-loosening breakdowns as they like into a […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Bloodlust’ by Body Count
It’s frankly shocking that, in 2017, there’s still such an archaic culture of racism that, sadly, doesn’t seem to be getting any less prevalent. It’s particularly in America too, with […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Impasse’ by Blackwork
Throw a dart at a map of the British Isles and, whatever denomination of the genre you’re looking for, you’re bound to find a burgeoning metal scene wherever you land. […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Dystopia’ by Megadeth
Being the best of thrash’s Big Four isn’t as commendable an achievement as it once was. Whereas Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax have each had their share of genre-definers with […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Venom’ by Bullet For My Valentine
Temper Temper wasn’t completely diabolical, but it felt neutered on more than a few occasions, and was the first time that Bullet For My Valentine’s sound could ever be deemed […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Deathless’ by Miss May I
It’s no secret that Miss May I want to be a ‘proper’ metal band, rather than in the Warped crowd that they’ve always been lumped into by default. Last year’s […]
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