Widely revered nu metal titans Papa Roach return for a trio of dates to celebrate two and half decades of their debut album Infest. Kicking off proceedings was the DJ that has joined Papa Roach for this leg of UK dates. Radio 1's Alyx Holcombe had the crowd swaying and singing with the likes of Korn, … Continue reading Live Review: Papa Roach / Wage War / Alyx Holcombe – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham (8th February 2025)
Author: Rick
Album Review: ALT BLK ERA – Rave Immortal
Having burst onto the scene and quickly asserting sibling dominance by winning over audiences at Glastonbury, Reading, and Download, and opening for artists such as Tom Morello and Lord of the Lost, Nottingham's ALT BLK ERA show no signs of slowing down with their highly anticipated debut album, Rave Immortal. Wrapped around themes of diversity … Continue reading Album Review: ALT BLK ERA – Rave Immortal
Album Review: Seether – The Surface Seems So Far
Seether return with their renowned unapologetic aggressive sound and raw emotion in the form of *The Surface Seems So Far*. They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. From the opening riff of the track "Judas Mind," there is a nostalgic familiarity that becomes immediately apparent as it progresses into "Illusion." … Continue reading Album Review: Seether – The Surface Seems So Far
Album Review: Nails – Every Bridge Burning
The blistering assault on our nervous system known as Nails seemingly vanished off the map, but now, after eight years, they have re-emerged with Every Bridge Burning. As excited as I am for new material, I had to do a double take—10 tracks? Fine. But then I saw the overall running time of the album … Continue reading Album Review: Nails – Every Bridge Burning
Album Review: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement
The Norwegian collective Leprous closes out the year with yet another glittering masterpiece in their eighth album, Melodies of Atonement. Opening with the bold electro heartbeat of "Silently Walking Alone," the album sets a great narrative that sweeps through the rest of the tracks. The melancholy is present in abundance through the delivery of vocalist … Continue reading Album Review: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement
Album Review: Zeal & Ardor – Grief
The captivating collective of Zeal & Ardor returns with their newest creation, Grief, inspired by an annual tradition in Manuel's hometown of Basel, Switzerland. A mythical hybrid creature parades through the streets for the children in the symbolism of Basel's working people baulking at the oppressive elite on its other side. Immediately from the outset, … Continue reading Album Review: Zeal & Ardor – Grief