“You wanted the best, you got the best”. Tantalising tastebuds on tongues as long as Gene Simmons’, KISS have launched their own navy strength gin in collaboration with Brands For Fans – Cold Gin Navy Strength. Guaranteed to ensure a ‘Crazy, Crazy Night’, this 57% tipple has been expertly created by globally recognised in-house master…
The Japanese scene has exploded in the last decade with acts such as Babymetal, Lovebites and Band-Maid making waves around the world. The latest act hoping to make their international breakthrough are BRIDEAR, who signed to Setsuzoku Records last year and this summer released their latest effort, Aegis of Athena. Ahead of their September tour…
After a bit of a break, the Rock Sins Weekly Playlist feature is back! This time out, we have nineteen brand new and recently released tracks from all across the heavy music spectrum for you. Plus, a certain old favourite that has been getting a lot of attention thanks to a certain TV show (you’ll…
Everybody has their ‘gateways’ that got them invested in the world of heavy music. Whether it was an attention-grabbing magazine cover, a captivating live performance or the act of playing a highly successful rhythm game series with a plastic guitar in hand, they’re a huge part of bringing new blood into the family. For every…
Following on from their return to the UK at Slam Dunk North and before they took to the stage at Slam Dunk South the following day, we caught up with Alexisonfire’s Jordan Hastings to find out what we can expect of their return… It’s been thirteen years since your last album. How does it feel…
It’s that time of year again. Yep, it’s festival season, Metcheck is bracing itself for a record number of website hits and everyone starts buying shares in Jagermeister and wet weather gear. Due to the ongoing Global Pandemic, it’s been 3 years since the faithful have descended upon the hallowed turf of Donington Park for…
As Mark Tremonti himself says, growing up in the States it’s impossible to ignore the music of ‘Old Blue Eyes’. Whether it’s around the house, the Christmas period or at the movies, the music of Frank Sinatra plays a big part in a lot of people’s lives whether they realise it or not. For Mark…
Think back to June 2021. The Download Pilot festival took place in front of 10,000 lucky and willing festival going test subjects, as part of the first Government Pilot aimed at getting the UK live music scene back on its feet after the various lockdowns. Those in attendance, and thousands more at home living the…
We’re still blasting the new WOLF album here at Rock Sins, Shadowland is some proper heavy metal by a proper heavy metal band. We caught up with Niklas Stålvind to see what he thought of the reaction to the album and most importantly, when are they coming to see us in the UK?? Firstly, thanks…
What would you get if alt rock and punk shagged and had a baby who loves catchyhooks? The answer? Gen and the Degenerates (in vocalist Gen’s own words). 2022 is quickly becoming a big year for the Liverpool based punks, they’ve released their debut EP, just finished supporting the legendary Skunk Anansie on tour, made…
