Interview: Kaya Tarsus of Blood Youth

It's been 2 years since Blood Youth last played at the Star and Garter in Manchester, and they are back tonight [review here - Mosh] on tour to promote the new album Starve. So, I’ve come along to check them out for myself. It's quite early when I arrive and I can hear the sound … Continue reading Interview: Kaya Tarsus of Blood Youth

Gig Review: Blood Youth / Palm Reader / Lotus Eater / God Complex – The Star and Garter, Manchester (6th March 2019)

It's been 2 years since Blood Youth last played here at the Star and Garter in Manchester, and sadly with poor attendance numbers at the time. They are back on tour to promote the new album, Starve, recently released on the 22nd February so it’s good to see the small bar downstairs filled wall to … Continue reading Gig Review: Blood Youth / Palm Reader / Lotus Eater / God Complex – The Star and Garter, Manchester (6th March 2019)

Gig Review: Stone Sour / Blood Youth, Nottingham Rock City (19th June, 2018)

Stone Sour were back in town for a couple of smaller dates after their recent arena tour - we caught them in Birmingham on that earlier leg. Tonight it was Sean's turn, heading to the infamous Nottingham Rock City to soak up Corey Taylor's little side project... On arrival, the queues extended quite some distance … Continue reading Gig Review: Stone Sour / Blood Youth, Nottingham Rock City (19th June, 2018)

2017 Crew Review – MarkW, Writer/Reviewer

A short but sweet year-end round-up from MarkW. Best New Album: Ho99o9 - United States of Horror Blood Youth - Beyond Repair (These would've been in the best band I discovered, but I heard them in 2016) Mexican Chili Funeral Party - Mexican Warriors' Revenge (Enjoyed this immensely) Black Mirrors - Funky Queen Pink Pussycats from … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review – MarkW, Writer/Reviewer

Video Roundup: Anavae, Blood Youth, Bury the Machines, IAmSin, The Scars Heal in Time, Annihilator

It's been a few days so have a half-dozen eclectic audio-visual treats. Anavae - "Are We Alone" Rising UK rock duo Anavae have released their brand new EP Are You Dreaming? via Better Noise Records/Eleven Seven, featuring the explosive new single "All Or Nothing". It follows the release of the single "Are We Alone" in September – you can watch … Continue reading Video Roundup: Anavae, Blood Youth, Bury the Machines, IAmSin, The Scars Heal in Time, Annihilator

Review: Blood Youth – Beyond Repair

Wandering through the streets of Camden Rocks Festival in 2016, a powerful burst engulfed my mind. Like Scooby Doo I went in search of this mystery of energy. I found it that afternoon in the Canalside bar. Inside said bar were a plethora of minds going crazy to a beat, rhythm and feral riffs with … Continue reading Review: Blood Youth – Beyond Repair