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....
Pagan Lords: UK Pagan Metal On The Rise
UK pagan/black metal newcomers Pagan Lords are still early in their journey, but with a debut in the works and a cinematic video shot...
On The Radar: Charnel Crown – Dublin Groove Metal
Dublin groove metal four-piece Charnel Crown have racked up press and radio play across continents before playing a single show. We caught up with...
On The Radar: Young Martyrs – Bath And Bristol Indie Roots
Bath and Bristol four-piece Young Martyrs are back with new single 'Sugar On My Tongue', the second cut from their forthcoming album Might Just...
On The Radar: Leeds noisy hardcore Mass Hallucination
Some bands chase the dream. Mass Hallucination would rather be tucked up in bed by half eleven with an Alan Partridge podcast on. The...
Download Festival 2026: All Stages Previewed
With just under a month to go, the UK's biggest rock and metal event Download Festival returns to Donington Park in Leicestershire, with the...
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...
On The Radar: Loons from Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia has already given the world Silverchair and The Screaming Jets. But Loons are actively trying to rebuild what a music scene is...
On The Radar: Closure, Sydney’s Post-Hardcore Rising Stars
Sydney's post-hardcore scene has always had a heartbeat, but Closure want you to feel it. Fronted by Lucy, this four-piece are chasing the feeling...





















