Opeth – A deep, immersive journey through sound & emotion
Saturday night at Manchester’s Albert Hall saw a killer double bill of Swedish metal, with Grand Magus opening for the mighty Opeth. The venue...
Live Review: Paleface Swiss, The Acacia Strain, Desolated
It's a surprisingly warm February evening at Project House in Leeds, despite the stormy weather during the journey here. The massive queue of metallers...
Envy of None’s Stygian Waves bring liberation to Rush guitarist
After spending forty-five years playing guitar in Rush, one of the most renowned rock bands in history, Alex Lifeson likely thought he wouldn’t be...
Everon’s 70’s Prog album Shells
How much does it harm a band to be away for such a long time? When a favourably received album, released in 2008 isn’t followed...
ABIGOR – Demos 1993-1994
As the title of this sinister-looking release so neatly suggests, this 2-CD (or 2-LP, if you prefer vinyl) collection compiles and chronicles the first...
Obscura: A Sonication in Manchester
Obscura are a band that have experienced a fair share of controversies and lineup changes over the years but each individual lineup has had...
Motionless In White embodies gothic glamour, rebellion & self-expression
The apparition of Motionless In White at Brixton Academy in London as part of their Touring The End Of The World EU/UK Tour was...
Liverpool loudly declares “We Love Papa Roach”
It's been 25 years since Papa Roach dropped Infest, one of the most iconic and genre-defining albums in nu-metal. Their use of hip-hop influence...
Dobbeltgjenger deliver their quirky magic at Apollon Record Store
Norwegian alt rockers Dobbeltgjenger are one of the most unique-sounding and brilliant things to have graced the ears and stages of this beautiful country...
Rise Against bring the ruckus to Manchester
Rise Against have been on a mission to bring their raucous brand of politically charged hardcore punk to every venue in Manchester following their...