Brit metallers, Insult, release their stunning debut album, Reside Infernus, on Friday. The commanding have given us this exclusive track by track breakdown of the album: 0-60 Death or Glory Our first single from the album explores the exhilarating yet dangerous path of living life on the edge, while also reflecting on the journey from … Continue reading Exclusive track by track: Insult’s new LP ‘Reside Infernus’
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Headline Act: Rogue Awakening
When we got this one through I was really sure we'd featured Rogue Awakening before, but I can't find them on the site. Which, when you give them a listen, turns into "why on Earth haven't we featured them before?!" Well, it's time to right that wrong... Simple things first – where are you guys … Continue reading Headline Act: Rogue Awakening
Root Zero – Exclusive “Dark Rainbow” album track by track breakdown
Rampant Welsh riff merchants Root Zero (who we have featured as a Headline Act after their performance at Bloodstock '24) will release their stunning debut album, Dark Rainbow, on Friday 16th May. The rising progressive metallers have just dropped their brand new single and video, "Ignis Fatuus". We caught up with the band and exclusively … Continue reading Root Zero – Exclusive “Dark Rainbow” album track by track breakdown
Classic Cover: Black Sonic Pearls – “Doctor Alibi” (original by Slash)
International alternative/modern rock band Black Sonic Pearls have released their live video "Doctor Alibi", featuring Todd Kerns, covering a Slash song from his self-titled album. The release was filmed during the band's performance at Metalfest Plzen Festival 2024. Black Sonic Pearls was formed in late 2020 by Alex Blacksonic (guitar), Arseniy Borodin (vocals), Sergey Polyanskiy … Continue reading Classic Cover: Black Sonic Pearls – “Doctor Alibi” (original by Slash)
Classic Cover: Mike Dawes – Euclid (original by Sleep Token)
Renowned fingerstyle guitarist Mike Dawes brings his signature one-man-band approach to Sleep Token’s “Euclid” reimagining the emotional track as a powerful acoustic instrumental. Known for his virtuoso performances and intricate arrangements, Dawes reshapes “Euclid” with delicate harmonics, layered tapping, and soaring dynamics. The result is both a tribute to Sleep Token’s genre-blending artistry and a … Continue reading Classic Cover: Mike Dawes – Euclid (original by Sleep Token)
Classic Cover: Dauzat St. Marie – “Crazy” (original by Seal)
Fresh off the massive Seal 30th Anniversary World Tour, Seal’s backing vocalist Heather St. Marie and guitarist / backing vocalist Mat Dauzat assume their normal roles as Americana power duo Dauzat St. Marie to pay homage to their boss with a dark Southern Soul Americana spin on Seal’s 1991 hit song “Crazy.” In a further … Continue reading Classic Cover: Dauzat St. Marie – “Crazy” (original by Seal)