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ALTERNATIVE MUSIC REVIEWS

Soil @ O2 Academy Islington, London

In amongst Angel shopping centre lies the Islington Academy, one of few old-school music venues still kicking about. Walking up the stairs the wealth of dried beer and B.O is so potent I can taste it. Through the double doors leads into the dark area...

Lamb of God – The Duke | EP Review

Lamb of God are releasing new EP The Duke on November 18. The record’s title track is inspired by a fan’s battle with leukaemia. The band are also providing memorabilia for a charity campaign with all proceeds going to benefit the Leukaemia and Lymphoma society. With that in mind let’s have a listen to the EP.

Beyond Recall – Selfish Scars

Bristol alternative trio Beyond Recall have been winning the hearts of fans and media alike with their down to earth attitude, professionalism and not to mention fresh blend of rock, hip-hop and massive melodies (if you think of Twenty One Pilots but about 10000000x better, you may be on the scale of these guys!) January 13, 2017, sees the trio release their latest EP Selfish Scars and this is what I thought of it.

Ray Toro – Remember the Laughter – Album review

Ray Toro has been working on this album for three and a half years - since the demise of My Chemical Romance. All of the working and refining has been put to good use, this album is phenomenal.

Ion Dissonance – Cast The First Stone

Their first album since 2010, Ion Dissonance are back with Cast The First Stone. Described as an album that 'doesn't fuck about,' the band have put together something that sets out to show them at their best. Their brutal and technical style has been praised for bringing something next level to the music sphere and this time round that's exactly what they have set out to do once again.

Losing Ground – Old Glory

If they slowed down the vocals but kept the playful speed of the mandolin I would have liked Old Glory a lot more. It shows great potential but, being an EP it doesn't give them time to show all of what they have to give and I suspect they are better live than what is shown on this EP.

The Vigil – Save Our Souls

Bristol rockers The Vigil are set to release debut album Save Our Souls on November 25. The band have supported the likes of Puddle of Mud, Therapy? and more and the record was produced by Bush’s Nigel Pulsford (are you getting the same awesome feeling that I am?).

SEASONS – ‘What Goes Around’ | EP Review

As a whole, this EP has been written amazingly from the catchy lyrics to the consistent and memorable drums beats which got me air-drumming for the whole day like any good song should. The melodic vocals and the strong backing vocals fit perfectly together and they are impressive. It’s pretty cool that a new band like this have released such a great EP after only being together a few months and I’m really enjoying their material and their songs are just extraordinary!

Dead Frequency – Tough Tracks and Setbacks | Review

Ready for some more pop punk? Then take a listen to Tough Tracks and Setbacks, the latest album from the guys in Dead Frequency.

Black Orchid Empire – Archetype | album review

Black Orchid Empire are essentially a combination of all your favourite bands - and their album 'Archetype' encompasses this.

The Dead XIII – Halloween Show in Glasgow | Review

For Halloween I decided the best thing to do would be to see New Grave answer to horror metal The Dead XIII. But the night didn't start off spooky, instead with a classic rock sound....

The Last Ten Seconds of Life – The Violent Sound | Review

Pennsylvania four piece The Last Ten Seconds of Life are back with their new album The Violent Sound, their latest offering since the crushing album Souless Hymns in 2015.

Ice Nine Kills @ The Globe, Cardiff | Review

After taking a break from their Hell in the Hallways US tour, Ice Nine Kills finally ventured across the pond to grace the UK and mainland Europe for the first time. Today, The Hostel Takeover Tour graces The Globe in Cardiff.

Wille and the Bandits & Elles Bailey @ 100 Club, London | Review

Sometimes you don’t always see and feel the connection between band members, but with these guys you do. You see they are each other’s breath. Their talent and love of music is unquestionable. And tonight, is another reason why Wille and the Bandits are one of the UK’s best kept secrets and showcase one of Joe Bonnamasa's favourite slide guitarists.

Fullshore – Cherish (EP) | Review

Fullshore have opened for bands such as Turnover, Nai Harvest & Lawson in the past and in the summer of 2016 Fullshore spent their time writing and recording their new EP 'Cherish'. The EP was recorded with Matt Heap at Suff Studios.

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