As we march steadily through December, peeling back the doors of our musical advent calendar (check the ever-growing paylist!), we arrive at the eighth entry in our 2025 series. On the 5th of December, the same day as our previous entry, Rottweiler Records unleashed a beast of a track to disturb the silent nights. This … Continue reading 24 Songs of Xmas 2025: Cleansing of the Temple – “Mary Did You Know”
Gig Review: Adept / Thousand Below / Ocean Sleeper / Intohimo – Club Academy, Manchester (2nd December 2025)
Tonight’s show may have begun with train cancellations, frantic delays, and a dash across the city, but the energy inside the venue made it clear I wasn’t the only one who fought the ailing transport system to make it here. Even arriving late, you could feel the anticipation buzzing through the room - and, thankfully, … Continue reading Gig Review: Adept / Thousand Below / Ocean Sleeper / Intohimo – Club Academy, Manchester (2nd December 2025)
Exclusive Feature: Ophelia’s Eye – top 5 influences
Swiss modern metallers and former Headline Act Ophelia's Eye continue to kick on. The band drop their new EP, Severance, on Friday, 12th December, and they've recently released the title track, "Severance", as a single. Check out the video by scrolling down to the bottom. With the band on the rise, we exclusively checked in … Continue reading Exclusive Feature: Ophelia’s Eye – top 5 influences
Rotting Christ release live video for “Under the Name of Legion” from upcoming Blu-ray
Greek black metal legends Rotting Christ have released a new live video for the track "Under the Name of Legion". The performance is taken from their upcoming live release, 35 Years of Evil Existence - Live in Lycabettus, which hits the shelves this Friday, 12th December 2025, via Season of Mist. The footage captures the … Continue reading Rotting Christ release live video for “Under the Name of Legion” from upcoming Blu-ray
Unlocking Natural Grain: How Sanding Uncovers the True Potential of Your Wood
Wood flooring has long been valued for its warmth, character, and timeless appeal. Each board tells a story with its grain pattern and natural tones adding charm to an interior space. As years go by, such features are concealed under layers of dirt, scratches, old finishes, and daily wear. What was once a lively, attractive … Continue reading Unlocking Natural Grain: How Sanding Uncovers the True Potential of Your Wood
Video Interview: Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)
Bowling For Soup are set to play their biggest ever show at Wembley Arena so I jumped into the Zoom room with Jaret Reddick. Before we got rolling, Jaret asked "Do you mind if I fill up my water? Hydration is so fucking cool." And he's right. When we get down it, we talk all … Continue reading Video Interview: Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)