Earl Grey – track-by-track guide to new EP

“When it comes to the alternative scene in Germany, there's pretty much just hardcore,” states Lukas Andrzejewski, bassist with German melodic hardcore/ pop punk crossover quintet, Earl Grey; “There are some people that also dig Pop Punk, but it's nothing compared to the hardcore movement over here. But, I think we fit in the scene … Continue reading Earl Grey – track-by-track guide to new EP

Sophie Lancaster – 8 years on

Today marks eight years since the death of Sophie Lancaster. She was attacked and brutally beaten as she protected her boyfriend - who himself received terrible injuries - in Bacup, England. The assault took place on August 11th, 2007. Sophie's life support was switched off thirteen days later on the 24th. Her and her boyfriend's … Continue reading Sophie Lancaster – 8 years on

Our Interviews

This is just a quick post in response to something I saw on a fan forum yesterday. The recent Children of Bodom interview has ramped up to be the third most popular post ever on the site which is great for so many reasons. It means people are reading what we write and also that … Continue reading Our Interviews

Classic Cover: Amy Turk – Safe Home (Anthrax)

Not the first time we've featured the harp as a cover instrument on this site, but I just had to pop this one up after it appeared on my facebook feed. Posted by Anthrax themselves (or their facebook monkey, anyway), the harpist is Amy Turk. She was asked to play a friend's wedding and was … Continue reading Classic Cover: Amy Turk – Safe Home (Anthrax)

Best Years – new EP track-by-track

Best Years have a new EP out shortly and vocalist Joel Plews has taken the time out to write a bit about each song, and the EP as a whole. Entitled Drop Out, it's due out on the 28th August and you can check out the lead single "Overrated" below. On the EP title itself: The title is … Continue reading Best Years – new EP track-by-track

Bloodstock – shout out to The Samaritans

From the Bloodstock website: The festival Samaritans are very much a permanent fixture at Bloodstock and will be returning in 2015 situated in the MIDGARD campsite.  They are available 24 hours a day should you feel the need to talk to someone. A friend of mine pointed out that we always, naturally, focus on the … Continue reading Bloodstock – shout out to The Samaritans