“Between the jaw-dropping surrealist visuals and Gojira’s bang-your-head-until-it-falls-right-off aggression, it became one of the most talked-about moments of the night” – Rolling Stone “The most unrelentingly heavy performance to ever grace a global mainstream event” – Forbes “The coolest thing that’s ever been done in metal” – Consequence Acclaimed French …
Read More »Introducing: Arctic Dreams
Arctic Dreams is an international metal band based in Serbia and Germany. The band crafts a unique sound that they call “Arctic Metal” blending heavy metal, classical music, and electronic gothic elements into an evocative and immersive musical experience. What are the origins of Arctic Dreams, how long have you …
Read More »PALEFACE SWISS Unveil New Single/Music Video
Switzerland’s Paleface Swiss continue their unrelenting march towards the release of their third album, Cursed, with the unveiling of their brand-new single, “Love Burns.” Following the intensity of previous tracks “Hatred”, which was recently included in Loudwire’s coveted ‘Best Rock & Metal Songs of 2024’ list and nominated for “Angriest Song of The Year” in Nik Nocturnal’s …
Read More »Introducing: Contortion
Get to know So Cal Metallers Contortion through the words of founding member/singer/guitarist, Brian Stone, below: What are the origins of Contortion? This band has changed so many times, that it’s hard to recall all the original details. We proclaim that it all began in 2013, and with one EP …
Read More »Introducing: The Stage Of Dreams
Emerging from the shadows of western Pennsylvania’s rustbelt, The Stage of Dreams stands as a testament to the transformative power of music. Their musical roots are intertwined with traditional power metal, progressive metal, and atmospheric storytelling – resulting in a sound that is both ethereal and invigorating. Vocalist and founding …
Read More »Review: VOLA/Charlotte Wessels/The Intersphere – The Garage, Glasgow
Danish-Swedish quartet VOLA throws up a lot of conundrums; the eclectic nature of their material for one, and the excellent contrast between light and darkness that causes those who like things to be straightforward to scratch their heads, is another. But the biggest one would have to be that although …
Read More »ARCH ENEMY announce European Tour for 2025
Swedish metal legends ARCH ENEMY confirm they’re set to ignite stages across Europe on their new “BLOOD DYNASTY” headline tour in autumn/winter 2025. Joining them on their unrelenting metal crusade are the mighty AMORPHIS and ELUVEITIE as co-special guests, with the crushing force of GATECREEPER poised to blast open the …
Read More »Saxon – Announce “HELL, FIRE AND STEEL UK & IRELAND TOUR” In November 2025
Saxon are extremely excited to announce a full Hell, Fire and Steel UK & Ireland Tour which will see the band perform songs from their new album Hell, Fire and Damnation as well as playing their classic album Wheels of Steel in full, from start to finish, for the last …
Read More »Review: Skindred – Palace Theatre, Bridgwater
Palace Theatre, Bridgwater,Saturday 9th November 2024Review and photos – Rob WilkinsThe last few weeks have been full on with gigs and just the night before we had been at the rather genteel Phoenix theatre in Exeter for the silliness and escapism of Punk Rock Factory, but tonight we battled through …
Read More »Coheed and Cambria: Announce new album ‘The Father of Make Believe’
Coheed and Cambria announces their forthcoming album The Father of Make Believe due March 14th, 2025 via Virgin Music Group. The new full-length marks the 10th studio album from the New York band and continues the narrative of The Amory Wars / Vaxis universe, following their 2022 album Vaxis Act II: A Window of the …
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