Fistful Of Metal Magazine (UK): “Arjen never misses, and this is a critical hit.” Rock Hard (GER) – 8,5/10 “No one celebrates the apocalypse as compellingly as the mastermind behind Ayreon and Star One. On Songs No One Will Hear, ‘Mr. L’ unfolds his signature multilayered progressive color palette in …
Read More »Introducing: Golem Dance Cult
Golem Dance Cult is an “Industrial Dance Rock” music project started by two friends* Charles Why (Lost A Noise/Nexus/L-DOPA …) and Laur (Sparkling Bombs/Kevin K Band/Vague Scare/Other-ed…) The sound is heavy (both Laur and Charles are “sons of the mighty guitar congregation”) but danceable: a “mechanic, ritualistic groove with soul and …
Read More »Introducing: Crone Tye
Getting to know Yorkshire-based duo Crone Tye, with Mik Crone answering the questions: What are the origins of Crone Tye. How long have you been playing together? The band had been around for a few months. It’s actually a duo. Tye is the singer, and I program all the music …
Read More »Review: Luke Morley – ‘Walking On Water’
Luke Morley, the best-loved lefty in the world (apart from Ned Flanders, that is), is back with a new solo album to prove that 2023’s ‘Songs From The Blue Room’ was not a fluke. And like SFTBR before it, ‘Walking On Water’ reinforces the fact that Morley is one of …
Read More »Nightblade – new video ‘Speak As You Find’
Acclaimed Midland rock outfit NIGHTBLADE just can’t be stopped. The irrepressible quartet have unveiled a brand-new video for their hypnotic new single, Speak As You Find — a track lifted from their much-praised new album, 5. Drawing inspiration from Peaky Blinders, the video is a stunner, and it showcases the …
Read More »Royal Republic release riotous reimagining of ‘I’m So Excited’
Sweden’s finest purveyors of high-octane rock’n’roll, Royal Republic, are back and turning up the glitter-drenched chaos with their brand new single, ‘I’m So Excited’ — a riotous reimagining of the iconic Pointer Sisters hit. This dazzling cover is the second chapter in The Blastbeaters saga, a four-part musical journey where …
Read More »Ricky Warwick releases new single ‘Angels Of Desolation’ ahead of UK tour
Ricky Warwick, one of rock’s most compelling voices and frontman of The Almighty, Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy, has returned with his powerful new single ‘Angels of Desolation’, which features Tuk Smith from Biters on backing vocals. The video sees Ricky joined by The Fighting Hearts who are Ben …
Read More »YUNGBLUD LAUNCHES LONDON VENUE AND CLOTHING STORE IN STYLE
[Thursday August 7, 2025] The globally recognised artist and industry disruptor YUNGBLUD launched his central London clothing store and music venue today. Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized, located at 20 Denmark Street, is designed to bring the artistic edge and excitement back to London, ultimately nurturing the subculture of a new …
Read More »Review: Halestorm – ‘Everest’
Halestorm are not hanging around on ‘Everest’, the sixth (and latest) album from the GRAMMY-winning band who have been knocking on doors very loudly since releasing their self-titled album way back in 2009. Opening track ‘Fallen Star’ flies out of the traps at breakneck speed with a killer display of …
Read More »Introducing: Sleazy Money
Rambunctious South Wales hard rockers SLEAZY MONEY have dropped their explosive new single, It Ain’t EZ, —a full-throttle anthem bursting with snarling riffs, blistering vocals, and a filthy rock ‘n’ roll swagger. Get to know the band, below: What are the origins of Sleazy Money? How long have you been …
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