Metalcore GENRE ARCHIVES
Lotus Eater – Social Hazard | EP Review
Lotus Eater's new EP 'Social Hazard' is a 7 track fast paced angry extravaganza of biblical proportion. The song lengths are consistently short, which works far better for this metalcore outfit, especially from the point of view of someone who doesn't listen to the genre. And that's not because it's over fast. It's because it actually makes it feel accessible rather than overpowering. After reviewing I expected to find myself in a cold sweat, but in actual fact, I was only slightly too warm.
Modern Error – Lost In The Noise
Modern Error's debut album Lost In The Noise is a solid start to the band's catalogue, however the odd pacing of the album prevents it gaining any real momentum. With a sound that draws from the common synth driven style of modern metalcore, there is a draw to ballads and melody. Taking a strong influence from the recent Architects releases, and a hint of post Sempiternal metalcore. All the while the is no distinct reliance on another bands style. Within this record there are signs of potential and while it doesn’t stand out as an individual record it does suggest Modern Error to be a band to keep an eye on in coming years.
The Raven Age – Conspiracy
The Raven Age are a band who have had a lot of high praise laid upon them in recent years, including being hailed as one of next big hopes in British metal. They certainly have ambitious credentials, creating and releasing their new album Conspiracy almost entirely DIY and through their own label Corvid Records. Conspiracy also promises the continuation of an epic storyline centred around the ravens in the Tower of London. Is the hype surrounding The Raven Age something they can live up to?
While She Sleeps – So What?
While She Sleeps have certainly had a bumper couple of years. Following the massive (and somewhat unexpected!) success of 2017’s entirely self and fan-funded “You Are We”, released on their own Sleeps Brothers Records, which netted them a best album win at the Heavy Music Awards and a top ten album in the UK charts, you’d think it might be pretty hard for Sheffield’s masters of metallic hardcore to keep the momentum going.
Lets Talk About… Bring Me The Horizon
In this edition of Let’s Talk about, we discuss the evolution of Sheffield’s Bring Me The Horizon as they transform from metal starlets to pop newcomers.
InVisions – Between You And Me
York metal band InVisions second album is a tough listen, and ultimately flat album where the only interest comes from the absurdly obscene lyrics, which only detract from the already poor quality. This is a record from a band whose attempt to stand out is using almost laughable lyrics rather than musical quality. While the musical side of the album is certainly not abysmal it is simply boring and basic. In truth it is a wonder that bands are continuing to make music of this style in 2019 especially when the past few years have seen the most creative bands typically be the most successful.
Bury Tomorrow announce December UK dates!
Southampton metal stars Bury Tomorrow are only playing a select few shows in the UK in 2019! These dates come at the end of the year with a short December run!
The Word Alive announce tour surrounding their Slam Dunk 2019 appearances!
US metalcore favourites The Word Alive are set to kill two birds with one stone, by heading out on a European tour around their Slam Dunk Festival appearances!
Slam Dunk Festival reveals final 2019 acts and acoustic stage!
2019's Slam Dunk festival line-up is now completed with this latest announcement! We also have the line-up for the more relaxed acoustic stage!
Parkway Drive announced as final Bloodstock 2019 headliner
Bloodstock have revealed Parkway Drive as their final 2019 headliner and the music world went into meltdown!
Top 10 New Singles of the Week!
With the new year well and truly upon us, we've been treated to a whole load of new singles from artists across the board to kick off 2019! Each week, we round up our top 10 singles released to give you an idea of just what has come through! This week, we're taking you through our picks to have come from the music world since January 1st!
Backroads are living in A House Of Casey
Bristol melodic hardcorers Backroads have revealed their new single A House Of Casey! The track is lifted from their debut EP Faith Left Me, You Did Too, an EP that reached the coveted #1 in the iTunes metal charts and #7 in the rock charts! Speaking of A House Of Casey, the band say; “The new single we’re releasing is a track […]