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ALTERNATIVE MUSIC REVIEWS

Aphyxion – Aftermath

Aphyxion a metal band made up of 5 handsome guys from Denmark with a whole lot of talent. They have recently released their second album titled Aftermath. Having accomplished so much in their 20’s a lot can be expected from Aphyxion, & their latest album does not disappoint. Each track showcases their skills in great […]

COPE – Challenge Oppression // Pursue Equality

Devon punks COPE released their debut EP Challenge Oppression// Pursue Equality last month. If you’re a fan of the likes of Every Time I Die and Feed The Rhino then you are sure to like this. Also as described by guitarist Josh Bowles; “If you like punk and you’re pissed off with the way the […]

BABYMETAL – Live at Wembley – Album review

The metal/ dance/ J-pop fusion phenomenon, BABYMETAL, are back, releasing a live album of their first ever UK arena show. BABYMETAL has come so far in a relatively short space of time, doing well for their 17/18 ages. They’re a band I’ve wanted to see live for a while now, as so much goes into their live […]

Gangstagrass @ The Borderline, London

Tonight, in London is going to be interesting. Tonight is the night we witness a collective of two genres that normally wouldn’t mix, and here it is, in The Borderline in the heart of London’s West End. As we enter the venue, support act Rodney Brannigan’s a Texan living in London is already on stage […]

Hunter Kill Hunter- II

London based five piece Hunter Kill Hunter release their second and aptly named EP, II, on December 2nd. The record starts with a short intro that flows flawlessly into opener Too Much To Take. Throughout the track we hear the bands two vocalists sharing duties and playing off of each other as they continue to […]

Better Than Never – Head Under Water

Oxford based pop punk six piece Better Than Never released their sophomore EP Head Under Water on December 2nd.  The EP is a follow up to debut, Homemade Hero which was released in February this year. The EP itself focuses on some of the band members struggles with depression and anxiety as well as touching […]

Black Stone Cherry @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall would be the last venue you would expect to see a hard rock band perform. The people of Glasgow witnessed an electrifying rock concert. One which will resonate through the Concert Hall walls for the ages In the middle of their UK tour. Black Stone Cherry sold out the Glasgow Royal […]

Mummy, Puppy, Demob Happy & Big Spring @ Brooklyn Bowl London

Team Walf and Brooklyn Bowl Rising Rocks presented a brilliant lineup showcasing four of the best up and coming alternative rock bands in the UK. First on the bill was Mummy, a sludge/stoner rock four piece. The band came on to a still gathering crowd, with little response. However once they started playing more people […]

Tirade – Self Titled EP

Do you like modern rock and pop punk but get tired of every band in the scene sounding the same? Well Tirade are the band for you! This EP feels like the perfect follow up to their first entry “If I Told You I’d Have To Kill You”. This time they are back with a […]

Bowling For Soup – Drunk Dynasty

  For many years, there have been comedy bands. Weird Al Yankavich, Steel Panther, Spinal Tap, Tenacious D and the likes have left us chortling away whilst also delivering some truly kick-ass tunes, yet each of these acts share one huge part of what makes them who they are. All of them are a parody […]

Roam @ Manchester, Sound Control

Roam play security guards at their Manchester show.

WAKRAT SELF TITLED EP

It looks like our friends in Rage Against The Machine have been very busy as of late. In addition to the formation of Prophets of Rage (Ex members of Cyprus Hill, Public Enemy and Rage Against The Machine, their bassist Tim Commerford has formed a fresh gnarly punk project with two French nationals and named […]

Nervus – Permanent Rainbow

  The more I listen to this album, the more I enjoy it all, and the more it invades your mind. It’s easy listening, radio friendly, feel good Indie Rock music. It’s almost like modern day Indie and punk rock from the Naughties had a musical baby. The major tonality throughout the album is very […]

Lacuna Coil @ The Garage, Glasgow

Kicking the night off was Genus Ordinis Dei. The first thing that hit me about them was the Brilliant rhythmic drumming. There were layered with good heavy guitars with plenty of meaty rifts. As a metal band they used a backing track effectively and was not over used to the point where I was cursing. They […]

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