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Avenged Sevenfold announce London pop up shop!

To coincide with their two London dates, Avenged Sevenfold will be opening a pop-up shop in London’s famed borough; Camden Town between Friday January 20 and Monday January 23! The location of the shop is Vlauder Lauders General Store in Camden Market. Fans will have to pop in often because there will be announcements of […]

Construct – The Deity

Construct are releasing their debut album, The Deity on 4th February. After being together for two years, this band have managed to create a decent album. Construct have clearly honed in on their sound. Think: Crown The Empire, with a little Bring Me The Horizon on recent records, and a small hint of glam rock. It’s a […]

Boris The Blade- Warpath

Boris The Blade are coming at us from down under this January with their new album, Warpath. The band, who take their name from an arms dealer, certainly haven’t lacked firepower with any of their previous efforts and Warpath comfortably keeps pace with their previous releases. This record isn’t one for the faint hearted, being […]

Beyond The Black – ‘Lost In Forever’

Beyond The Black are unarguably on the rise in popularity, and with that comes more music being put out. Their new album Lost In Forever is perfect for people who like symphonic metal female fronted bands. They are similar to bands such as Lucana Coil, Evanesence and Epica. Their new album has everything you could want […]

Firewind – Immortals

Greek melodic power metallers Firewind are set to release their 8th studio album Immortals on January 20th! The band’s guitarist and mastermind Gus G (also guitarist to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne) says of the album; “our new album “Immortals” is a concept and focusing on the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis.” We got our hands […]

Havok are making Conformicide!

Thrash-metallers Havok have announced details of their highly anticipated fourth studio album! Conformicide is set for release via Century Media Records on March 10, 2017 and we cannot wait! The record is the follow-up to 2013’s Unnatural Selection and vocalist/rhythm guitarist David Sanchez says; “‘Conformicide’ is our most dynamic, heavy, thoughtful, musical, and sonically-crushing album […]

Meet The Final Clause of Tacitus

Reading metallers The Final Clause of Tacitus are set to release their new EP Peace in Chaos on February 24.  Having only formed at the start of 2016, the band aim to make a statement with their music and the title of the EP suggests this will be the case. Combining rap,metal and funk and […]

Code Orange – Forever

Following acclaimed album ‘I Am King’, Code Orange are back with, ‘Forever’, and I’ve not heard anything like it. The album opens with the title track, which really is a slap in the face. It is immediately evident that this album is a metalcore album. The track is described by the band as a ‘fuck […]

Megadeath announced as Bloodstock headliner!

It’s a happy new year from Bloodstock Open Air festival as they announce the one and only Megadeath will take a headline spot!!! The Grammy nominated metallers will round off the festival, headlining Sunday’s line-up at Catton Park. Frontman Dave Mustaine says; “We kick off 2017 by announcing we’ll be headlining Sunday night at Bloodstock, […]

Awakening Hyperia – Imbalance

Bristolian metallers Awakening Hyperia are set to take 2017 by storm. We first got a taste of what was to come with their awesome debut track Breathe in August 2016. The quartet’s eclectic backgrounds and music taste create a blend of metal that keeps you guessing as to what is coming next. Debut EP Imbalance […]

Renegade Twelve – Renegade Twelve

Brit metallers Renegade Twelve are pretty new to the scene, having formed in 2014, but in 2016 alone, have clocked up 100 shows on the road! The East Anglian quintet won me over with their energetic and entertaining live shows after seeing them playing alongside Speaking in Shadows and Elessar earlier this month, so I […]

Ghost Iris have created a Blind World!

Danish tech metallers Ghost Iris have announced details of their next album! Blind World is set for release via Long Branch Records on February 17, 2017! The record is their sophomore and the follow up to Anecdotes of Science and Soul which received critical acclaim following it’s release! Pre-orders will be available from January 6, […]

Gojira announce UK tour!

French metallers Gojira are FINALLY coming to the UK for a headline run! Following their slot alongside Volbeat and Like A Storm through November and December supporting Alter Bridge. The band can announce that they will be returning in March 2017 for their own headline tour! Have a look at what to expect from them […]

VITJA announce album details and SCUM lyric video!

German rockers VITJA have announced details of their new album! Digital Love is set for release via Century Media Records on March 3, 2017! The band have also released the first taste of the record with lead single SCUM featuring guest vocals from Eskimo Callboy‘s Sushi and Kevin! Check out the lyric video below; Drummer […]

Fight the Fight announce ST debut album!

Norwegian youngsters Fight the Fight have announced that their debut album ST is set for release via Indie Recordings on January 27, 2017! Despite being barely into their 20s, the band have played together for a decade under a previous name (Faenskap). During this time, they have toured Europe and played all Norway’s major festivals, […]

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