Album Review: Deathstars – Everything Destroys You

Swedish industrial cult act Deathstars return with their new album Everything Destroys You. This album already has the aura of a comeback album of sorts and it has been eight long years since their last release. From the immediate start of "This Is" dedicated fans should rejoice as some of the long soundscapes are back. "Midnight … Continue reading Album Review: Deathstars – Everything Destroys You

Video Roundup: Punk Rock Factory / Deathstars / Panicwaves / Gosforth / So Long, Space Girl / Scruffy Bear

Time for another of our occasional roundups of new video treats, to make sure you've not missed any of the tunes that have popped up over the last few days. Keyword: variety! Punk Rock Factory Rambunctious pop-punk rascals Punk Rock Factory are ready to turn your world quite literally upside down with the release of … Continue reading Video Roundup: Punk Rock Factory / Deathstars / Panicwaves / Gosforth / So Long, Space Girl / Scruffy Bear

Deathstars cancel European tour

Swedish industrial cult act Deathstars have announced with great regret, that they have to cancel their European dates, which were scheduled for January-March 2023. You can read the band's statement here: Due to conflicting schedules we are forced to cancel the European tour dates in Jan-March 2023. This is due to a delayed album release, … Continue reading Deathstars cancel European tour

Year in Review – Gigs (and which were the best?)

Well, December is almost over and it's time to dig through the reviews and see what I reckoned was the live musical high-point of the year. And it's bloody hard, believe me. If you just want to skip down to the bit where I try to make my mind up, scroll down until you see … Continue reading Year in Review – Gigs (and which were the best?)

Rammstein / Deathstars – Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

DON'T READ THIS REVIEW OR LOOK AT THE PICTURES IF YOU'VE GOT A TICKET FOR THE TOUR AND HAVEN'T SEEN THEM YET! SPOILERS AHOY [Talking of pictures, the full sets are on Flickr here: Deathstars and Rammstein (of which there are around 300!)] First of all "damn you, SECC, for not having an insurance policy … Continue reading Rammstein / Deathstars – Newcastle Metro Radio Arena