First band on, Bleed from Within (9) set a bar so high that no one that follows can quite match them. As disgustingly tight as always, the heavy focus on latest album ‘Uprising’ serves them well. Good as the songs are though, Bleed’s real secret weapon lies in Scott Kennedy’s abilities as a frontman. Always…
Pennsylvanian rockers Halestorm have just wrapped up a UK tour which took the band to a sold out show at the O2 ABC in Glasgow last Saturday. Having chatted to the band before the show, we’re more than a little excited to see the performance these beautiful people bring. As we were interviewing Dayshell when…
Trips to The Peel are always a little treat and fast rising metal/grime giants Hacktivist certainly left their mark. With appearances fast coming at Reading and Leeds, they have proved to us that this is plenty more of them to come. First up Confessions Of A Traitor (6) showed us what they are made of,…
Over the past few years Marmozets have really started to make a name for themselves in the British alternative scene thanks to their unique sound and explosive live shows. And after signing to Road Runner records late last year it’s pretty clear that Marmozets hard work has started to pay off. Tonight they wrapped up…
Five Finger Death Punch. Once upon a time it was a name in the metal world that was looked upon in some circles with derision and scorn. Accusations would range from that “they weren’t a real metal band” to “they’ll never amount to anything”. As we stand early in 2014 even the strongest doubters of…
In the age of blast beats, dance influence and death growls, it’s easy to forget heavy metal’s lineage. This year, Classic Rock and Metal Hammer Magazines have combined their consistently good annual tours into one mega line up for the spectacularly titled Lords Of The Riff tour. Buffalo Summer, Scorpion Child and Monster Truck are…
Love them or hate them Your Demise have been one of the most important UK Hardcore bands of the past decade. After years of doing things their way no matter what others said Your Demise announced their split last year and tonight played their final show The Underworld in Camden. First up came Manchester Hardcore…
It may only be March, but the birds are singing, the sun is shining and it is officially the start of festival season. This weekend sees us heading to Southampton for Takedown Festival 2014. Ok so we might not be able to walk around in bikinis yet, but as Takedown is indoors, thankfully we don’t need…
UK metal quintet Rise To Remain were looking to kickstart their 2014 with a bang and promptly decided to do it with a London home-town show. Tonight’s gig at The Borderline on Tottenham Court Road was the beginning of Rise getting back up to full gear, alongside two fellow UK metal acts. First up, Chapters…
Hard rock heroes The Answer jaunted down to the Essex coast to visit my home town of Southend as part of their Road Less Travelled tour, playing at the legendary venue Chinnerys. Supporting The Answer were energetic local up-and-comers Minerva Falls (7). Their style was a perfect fit for the evening, delivering hard rock tunes…
