I’m not entirely sure what path of random links let me to Twelve Foot Ninja almost 15 months ago, but suffice to say it was more than good fortune. At first, I was unsure. I’d come into part way through a song and figured the semi-discordant djent jinn-jinn riffing was that of some generic new-age…
While She Sleeps are having a stellar 2017. Releasing their jaw-dropping new album ‘You Are We’ that went into the UK charts at number 8 and selling out the majority of their UK tour well in advance. We are on the verge of something special here and that feeling is very palpable in the air…
Hundredth kicked off a short UK run with a show at the Camden Underworld. With a new album in the works this was going to wrap up their touring cycle for third album Free. Healer (6.5) open the evening with a fairly by the numbers melodic hardcore set. But it’s the conviction with which they play the songs…
Brixton pulls on its Saturday best for an incredible line-up of heavies in a fittingly grandiose setting – the sun’s up, which can only mean Parkway Drive are in town. Warming up the Brixton Academy comes second nature to Orange County’s Stick to Your Guns (9) for their second visit in 6 months. From the…
Over the past few years, Polar have been one of the most hard working bands in the UK. Near endless touring has helped them gain a dedicated following that has helped them play their second sold out headline show in London. My Only (5) struggle as openers tonight. Their take on melodic hardcore is solid and their…
After releasing Magma to critical acclaim last year. It looked like Gojira were finally becoming one of the biggest names in modern metal. Now almost a year later, Gojira finally embarked on their first UK headline tour for Magma and they had brought an incredibly strong line up with them. Car Bomb (7) open the show with an barrage of riffs…
The end of January saw a somewhat eclectic line up of Pennsylvania Pop-Punk band The Wonder Years, Pup, Trash Boat and Tiny Moving Parts in Stylus, Leeds. First to take to the stage are Tiny Moving Parts (8). Opening with Sundress, the band deliver an exciting set that sees frontman Dylan Matheisen leap around the…
The end of February saw pop-punk legends Sum 41 kick off their ‘Don’t Call It A Sum-Back’ UK tour with fellow Canadian’s Hollerado. We were there at the Leeds date to bring you this review! Hollerado (6) came onstage welcomed by a packed out O2 Academy. The Ottawa (definitely NOT from America as they clarified…
Pay your fare to Hades and give a nod to Cerberus as you pass, this journey to the Underworld is bound to be a treacherous one as Firewind make their triumphant return to the UK. Humbled Greek dark outfit Scar of the Sun (8) welcome in a night of uncontrollable riffs and blistering speeds with…
A dingy night in Soho is about to get a whole lot rowdier with a secret acoustic show from hair metal’s sleaze leaders Steel Panther (7). The comedy band’s two primary icons Michael Starr and Satchel take to the Crobar stage with every atom of their usual spicy personalities – adult jokes are hurled across…
