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From Monday 18 July 2016

Chapter and Verse – ‘The Wolves Back Home’

They may be rather fresh-faced, but London’s Chapter and Verse are determined to hit the scene with a snarling ferocity that’s mostly seen in veterans. They’re out to prove that they’re serious contenders with something to say in the alt-rock world, and they do just that with the glossy-edged

Monday 04 July 2016

Night Verses – ‘Into the Vanishing Light’

Since releasing their jaw-dropping debut album ‘Lift You Existence’ three years ago, New York/Californian-based group have leapt from strength to strength, playing slots at Hevy Fest and sharing stages alongside letlive., Norma Jean, Converge, and more. It’s incredibly impressive for a band that has members living in two cities,

Sunday 12 June 2016

The Autumn Ravine – ‘An Intrinsic Evolution’

Kent quartet The Autumn Ravine have come on in leaps and bounds since the release of their debut EP ‘The Garden of England’, a little over two years ago. When you release a stunning debut, it can be daunting to follow it up with something that transcends that; however,

Better Enemies – ‘Better Enemies’

Aberdeen-based quartet Better Enemies have spent the last few months honing their brand of slick, catchy pop-rock. Their aim is to deliver fun and energetic tracks that still convey a deep meaning, allowing fans old and new to connect with them. Their self-titled debut album is packed with such

Wednesday 08 June 2016

Griever – ‘Soul Searcher’

Griever have been doing the rounds for the last couple of years. Determined to make a name for themselves, they’ve thrown themselves into touring and playing shows alongside the likes of Crossfaith and Being As An Ocean. They’ve honed their live sets and have taken this energy into the

Seasons – ‘Seasons’

Bedfordshire quintet Seasons have been turning heads since the release of their debut single ‘Sailed Ships’. Wrought with huge riffs and a head-turning chorus, this band carried on riding their wave of success by following up with their huge self-titled EP. Single ‘Sailed Ships’ is a staggering way to start

Thursday 02 June 2016

Beartooth – ‘Aggressive’

It’s only been two short years since Beartooth released their debut album ‘Disgusting’ but the band have used those to quickly establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Clocking up shows and tours with the likes of Slipknot and Bring Me the Horizon, whilst appearing at Download

Monday 23 May 2016

Beaumont – ‘Nothing’

To have a startlingly strong and well-crafted EP when you’re barely out of the starting blocks is an incredible feat, but it’s something that this Birmingham quintet has achieved with ease and finesse. Their debut EP ‘Nothing’ is something to really sing about. Opening with ‘Cheapside’, they dive head-first into

Thursday 19 May 2016

Lonely the Brave – ‘Things Will Matter’

Cambridgeshire quintet Lonely the Brave have never been ones to shy away from soaring melodies and huge vocal hooks, which they’ve consistently demonstrated time and again in their previous releases ‘Backroads’ and ‘The Day’s War’. Since their inception, this band have set pulses and hearts racing and continues to

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Making Monsters – ‘Bad Blood’

Since their inception in 2011, Derry-based quartet Making Monsters have constantly kicked up a ruckus. After the release of their debut EP ‘Attention’, they went on to tour with the likes of Silverstein, Skindred and, more recently, Fightstar. Title track ‘Bad Blood’ is simply monolithic. Throat-grabbing riffs and raw, visceral