LIVE: Skindred / CKY / Danko Jones @ LCR, Norwich

It’s almost slipped under the radar, the fact that the Welsh ragga-metal superheroes Skindred have been on the scene for almost 20 years now. Not a band to ever pat themselves on the back and shout about these things, it should still be said that throughout these two decades,

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Machine Head – ‘Catharsis’

If you’ve toured the world countless times, sold over a million records and near enough reached the pinnacle of the metal world, it’s fair to start taking some risks. American heavy metal titans Machine Head have done exactly that with their latest album ‘Catharsis’. At a point in their

LIVE: Paramore @ The o2 Arena, London

The o2 has never been so colourful. Whether it’s the sea of multi-coloured hair, the visually extravagant light show, Hayley Williams’ encapsulating lyrics or the pre show bar 2 for 1 cocktails, nothing about Paramore’s return to London is dull. Last year saw the band return with a re-imagined aesthetic

LIVE: Stone Sour / The Pretty Reckless @ Brixton Academy, London

As far as 21st century metal icons go, there’s not many bigger than Corey Taylor. He’s gained worldwide success in his batshit insane Slipknot outfit, and now his more personal, melodic, but no less in-your-face, project Stone Sour is reaping critical acclaim and fandom. A sold out Brixton Academy

Fozzy – ‘Judas’

It has taken over 15 years for American heavy metal powerhouse Fozzy to get past what must be a frustrating stigma. Fronted by WWE superstar Chris Jericho, they finally reached a position on their previous album, ‘Do You Want To Start A War’, where they were no longer just

LIVE: Black Foxxes @ The Dome, London

Playing the biggest headline show of your career must be nerve-racking enough, but to do it when you’re supposed to be in the hospital adds a whole new level of uneasiness. This is exactly the predicament that UK rock trio Black Foxxes find themselves in. Regardless of their wellbeing,

LIVE: Korn / Hacktivist @ Brixton Academy, London

One of the world’s most iconic nu metal bands are back on UK soil. Having spent 15 years blasting faces off, Korn are just days away from performing at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in what will likely be in front of a mix of rabid fans, high school

Stone Sour – ‘Hydrograd’

When you’ve reached a status where fans hang on to every word you say, worship every song you sing and back every project you undertake, anything you release is a sure bet in selling by the bucket load. Corey Taylor and his immeasurable success has hit those heights, having

Papa Roach – ‘Crooked Teeth’

When you’ve been at the forefront of a music scene for almost twenty years, it becomes increasingly hard to release records as stimulating as you’ve been known for in the past and to branch out into new territories, gaining fans at the same time. Still somewhat tied