Slam Dunk Festival 2026: Down The Bill and Loving It
Slam Dunk North's 20th anniversary brought sunshine, nostalgia and an absolute abundance of reasons to be happy to be alive, if a little sunburned....
Slam Dunk 2026 – Sun, Sweat and Mosh Pits for the 20th Anniversary
Slam Dunk Festival is an unmissable calendar event for those of us with Converse and checkered Vans, marking an exciting start to festival season....
Really Into Something: Brit girl sounds and styles 1962-70
The sixties was a significant period of change for music and society. As Marianne Faithfull said, 'it was the time when society changed from...
Dimmu Borgir’s return signals The Grand Serpent Rising
Dimmu Borgir are ironically one of the most controversial bands in black metal, thanks to their more accessible sound and refusal to adhere to...
Swedish proggers Agusa return with Panacea
For a band, whom not too many people outside of Scandinavia have ever heard of, to be releasing a fourth live album, alongside six...
Defiled Conjure Up Relentless Horrors and Vertigo on Their Ninth Opus
Japan's ferocious death metal squadron Defiled is back and about to unleash an impressive and cleverly crafted album that sees the veteran outfit in...
Hypocrisy continue their invasion in Manchester
Lit by ominous light, Manchester became the latest sight to be visited by mysterious creatures that brought a bizarre gift that has been documented...
Full Contact, Nelson St., 300 Blackout, Black Mould Live
A perfectly pleasant May evening in Manchester, and a modest but enthusiastic crowd are gathered at one of the city's hidden venues. Aatma is...
Crown Lands release prog epic Apocalypse via InsideOut
Juno award winners Crown Lands are a Canadian duo who, despite the limitations of numbers, still manage to produce an amazing sound. The two...
Two-tone ska revival: Steppin’ Razor Blades’ Stay Sharp
Steppin' Razor Blades are a two-tone ska/punk band who I'm very excited to hear for the first time. I love ska!
Steppin' Razor Blades are:...
