Manchester Arena found itself gripped by a large clique of metal fans last week when Alter Bridge descended upon the city. The band have a strong following of very dedicated fans who love all things loud, solid, and fast. The…
Rating: If you’ve ever had to use the bus, tube or whatever type of public transport there is available, then you’ve certainly seen one of these people in black t-shirts carrying the logo of – insert band’s name here –…
Rating: Despite Motörhead having been on the road for almost 40 years, it is still an unbeatable gear of filth and boisterous noise; a black beast packed with anger and ready to detonate its sonic impurity to the loyal audience…
Rating: I grew up with Slipknot, as many a hormone riddled, angsty teen did, seeking some sort of ear-splitting relief from vacuous production-line number ones: ATB’s ‘Till I Come’, Fragma’s ‘Toca’s Miracle’ and…save me, Jebus…Vengaboys’ ‘Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom’. Disgusted,…
Rating: Opening track ‘Digsaw’ feels like it’s been here decades. In fact, it could have come from Seattle in the mid-80s. The grunge-esque riff is contrasted by a garage-tinged fuzzy guitar tone, as vocalist Kristian Bell cries “She took all…
The post-progressive British label Kscope was celebrating its 5th anniversary in style last week by putting on two nights of music; showcasing four of their best acts each time at The Garage in Highbury & Islington. The Garage is one…