Album Review: Code Orange – The Above

Pittsburgh six piece Code Orange return with new album The Above. 2020's Underneath made the world of metal sit up like a group of meerkats. The new album starts with a mechanical yet melodic statement "Never Far Apart", which is followed by a blend of styles that still maintain an undertone of aggression and purpose: "Theatre … Continue reading Album Review: Code Orange – The Above

Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 1

Day 1 - Hellfest 2023 - The Odyssey Begins To metalheads in mainland Europe, Hellfest is the pinnacle of festivals. Yes, you have the more well known Wacken and its smaller cousin in Belgium, Graspop, but Hellfest is always the one that people talk about and want to go to. Even at customs at Ijmuiden … Continue reading Festival Review: Hellfest 2023 Day 1

2020 Crew Review – Luke

2020 has been, without a doubt, the most insane year. There has been plenty of lows such as gigs, tours, and festivals being canceled among other things. However, despite all these lows, there have been some highs that I can look back on fondly. Here are some of my favourite things in 2020. Gig of … Continue reading 2020 Crew Review – Luke

Album News: Babymetal / Code Orange / Sea Wolves of the Atlantic / Skeleton Screen

A big bunch of upcoming albums! Babymetal Dance metal sensation Babymetal have announced details of two live albums set to drop next week. Captured on their Metal Galaxy World Tour, the Extra Show Legend - Metal Galaxy was a two day event held at Makuhari Messe (Japan) on January 25th and 26th, 2020. Legend - … Continue reading Album News: Babymetal / Code Orange / Sea Wolves of the Atlantic / Skeleton Screen

Code Orange announce ‘Under The Skin’ livestream event

Grammy-nominated band Code Orange have announced “Under The Skin” a brand-new livestream event, which follows their groundbreaking empty venue record release show livestream, “Last Ones Left: In Fear of The End". Set to broadcast live via Code Orange’s Twitch channel on July 30th, “Under The Skin” will see Code Orange delivering a full band, stripped … Continue reading Code Orange announce ‘Under The Skin’ livestream event

Interview: Jami Morgan of Code Orange

Few can discard quite how much ground Code Orange have covered in the past 18 months. Quite literally they've been the catalyst to usher in a new reality, one where the extremity is not only acceptable, it can be the big thing. Picking Jami Morgan's brains at Brixton Academy before their final show supporting Trivium alongside … Continue reading Interview: Jami Morgan of Code Orange