Nu-Metal GENRE ARCHIVES
Skindred, BLACKGOLD, Lake Malice @ Epic Studios, Norwich
Skindred took on a more intimate venue as they hit up Norwich’s Epic Studios for a stunning set with great supports!
Black Orchid Empire – Semaphore
London trio Black Orchid Empire Release Semaphore has been touring the UK extensively appearing at Download, Standon Calling and Camden Rocks and on June 12th release their latest creation, Semaphore. Black Orchid Empire have supported Hed p.e, Ravenface and Skunk Anansie around the U.K. Skin, the front person of Skunk Anansie said about the trio’s music “Beautiful melodies coupled with tear-your-face-off riffs. Bright fresh new stars”.
Wage War, DED and Thornhill @ Key Club, Leeds
Wage War, DED and Thornhill at the Key Club in Leeds was hands down the heaviest gig I’ve put my name down for. That being said, I concluded it was an experience I had to have.
The Fever 333 @ Leeds University Stylus
Fever 333 live at Leeds University Stylus was an interesting night, that's for sure. The decision to not have an opening act left a vacuum of time between doors and the band taking the stage, as the sold-out room slowly filled. There was a distinct goodness in the air, however. I'd got myself on a sort of balcony, overlooking the ground below that I knew would later become a massive pit.
Issues – ‘Beautiful Oblivion’
Issues haven't completely shed the skin that is metalcore on new record 'Beautiful Oblivion', but they've certainly moisturised it with some extra glossy melodies that make the record more accessible to people outside of the scene
Hollywood Undead, Loathe @ Leeds o2 Academy
Hollywood Undead at the Leeds o2 Academy is, thus far, the biggest gig I've reviewed. They're also, as the saying goes, not my cup of tea. However, Avatar aren't my cup of tea. Royal Republic aren't (really) my cup of tea. Five Finger Death Punch definitely aren't my cup of tea. And I enjoyed all of those bands live.
P.O.D. and Alien Ant Farm @ O2 Academy, Bristol | Live Review
Brad went and saw Alt-Rock Heavyweights P.O.D. and Alien Ant Farm when their UK Tour hit the O2 Academy in Bristol.
Papa Roach – Who Do You Trust?
On their tenth studio album, Papa Roach move away from their nu-metal roots and into more radio rock territories. All whilst maintaining their signature personality and not losing any of the flare that made so many fans fall in love with them 19 years ago.
Crossfaith release video for ‘Make a Move’
Crossfaith have released a music video for Make a Move taken off their new album Ex Machina. Check out the awesome video here! On the track, KENTA KOIE says, “This video was filmed while we were on our summer European tour, which was a great time for us. When you watch it you can really feel the sort of […]
UK TECH-FEST announces TECHABILITATION 2018
Following the success of UK Tech-Fest this year, TECHABILITATION 2018 has been announced! It will be held on 11th November at The New Cross Inn, London. Uneven Structure will be joined by The Hirsch Effekt, Sumer, Perception, The Cartographer, Dividium, From Her Ashes, Jonny Turner, Brink of Extinction and Altitudes for what will be an insane night! Advance tickets are only £15 for […]
Rosen take on the A-Z challenge!
We wanted to find out a little bit more about one of our new favourite bands – Rosen, the Brit crossover crew who are set to release their new EP Set Loose on July 27, so we asked them to take on our A-Z challenge! A song that made you want to make music? Dr. Dre – […]
Rosen reveal Reverie
Rosen have revealed their new single Reverie! The track is taken from the crossover crew’s forthcoming self-titled EP (July 27). Check out Reverie below; The Londoners take inspiration for their politically charged nu-metal/hip-hop sound from the likes of Hacktivist, Korn, Limp Bizkit and Rage Against The Machine.
COMPLEXITY FEST announces SIKTH, CARNIFEX, JOHN FRUM and more
Dutch heavy music festival Complexity Fest have announced SikTh, Carnifex, Three Trapped Tigers, God Mother, Ulsect (Including members of Textures and Dodecahedron) and finally John Frum (supergroup made up of members from The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Faceless, John Zor) Many more acts are still yet to be announced. The dates of the festival are Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February 2018 and more information and tickets can be found […]
Killset – S.T.F.U
Killset released their sophomore album S.T.F.U on 7th July this year. Using producer Eddie Wohl once more, Killset maintain their late 90s, early 00s sound that is synonymous with Eddie’s work. The album is certainly a throwback and may provide some nostalgia, however it isn’t up to the standards of the most notable names of that […]