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ALBUM REVIEW - The Black Hounds - 'All Kingdoms Fall'

  Midlands melodic metallers The Black Hounds return with the release of their sophomore album titled, 'All Kingdoms Fall', which explores the concept that everything, whether good or bad, comes to an end. The band have hit the decade milestone and, since their inception, has had several line-up changes, but the new release and follow-up to their debut 'Colossus' is a testament to the band expanding their sound and finding their groove. The opening track, 'Foundations, ' is a melodic, powerful track with soaring guitars and varied, clean and fierce vocals, which leaves you eager to hear more. The crushing 'Tyrant', although bleak lyrically as it is about confronting abuse and heavier in stature, remains vibrant and tuneful and stomps throughout with some great headbanging moments. The melancholic instrumental 'Unrest' is dynamic and progresses intensely as it unfolds, leading us abruptly into the third swift and charging single 'Breaking The
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Nouri Yetgin From DISTANT Unveils Debut Single

  Renowned for pushing the boundaries of deathcore with his band DISTANT, songwriter and guitarist Nouri Yetgin embarks on an exhilarating solo journey, showcasing his unparalleled songwriting prowess in a new light. Today, Yetgin proudly unveils his debut single 'Skin & Splinters', a relentless fusion of ferociously aggressive compositions and the rawest sounds in modern deathcore, featuring vocalists Mees Stevens of Torn From Oblivion and Josh Muncke of Sugar Spine. "I am thrilled to share 'Skin & Splinters' with the world. Collaborating with Mees Stevens and Josh Muncke has been an incredible experience, and I am immensely proud of what we have created together. This project allows me to explore new dimensions of my creativity and connect with fellow musicians who share my passion for heavy music. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us", Driven by a profound love for writing music and a desire to collaborate with musicians who inspire h

Deadaudiosaints Release Video For New Single 'Jaded'

  Hotly-tipped UK Alternative crew DEADAUDIOSAINTS kick on with the release of their explosive new EP, To Whom It May Concern…, out Friday 3rd May. The powerful rockers have also just released their stunning new single and video, Jaded - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfq1DyZXEdI DEADAUDIOSAINTS are a formidable Yorkshire-based electronic alt-rock three-piece with prominent influences that range from NiN, Placebo and Muse. DEADAUDIOSAINTS unleash a deeply engaging riff-orientated sound that is carefully crafted with contagious vocal lines and hooky synth work. Featuring the potent talents of brothers Danny (vocals/synth) and Corey Jones (bass/guitars/synth), and childhood friend and drummer, Damon Head (who also plays synths), DEADAUDIOSAINTS have communally earned their stripes, notching up many road miles playing shows throughout the whole of the UK. The band have a powerful DIY attitude and work ethic, which is stamped into their DNA. Stocked with a committed focus and brand-new

Birmingham Nu Metal Band Nameless Unveils New Single "Shapeshifter"

  The dynamic Nu Metal sensation Nameless, hailing from Birmingham, have released their highly anticipated single, "Shapeshifter," on Friday 26th April. "Shapeshifter" delves into the tumultuous aftermath of a narcissistic and volatile relationship, exploring the complex emotions of feeling like the antagonist despite the intense love and resentment involved. The track captures the struggle of letting go amidst conflicting emotions, offering a raw and visceral portrayal of the human experience. Formed by a group of lifelong friends, Nameless has quickly risen to prominence with their genre-defying sound, blending the raw energy of Nu Metal with the ethereal allure of Shoegaze and the unrelenting intensity of Hardcore Music. Their self-titled debut EP showcases their commitment to authenticity and innovation, setting them apart as a force to be reckoned with in the music scene. In 2023, Nameless secured victory in Birmingham's Metal to the Masses competition, ear

SYLOSIS + FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY announce UK co-headline tour dates with DARKEST HOUR + HERIOT

  Prepare for an onslaught this autumn as two of modern metal's most prominent heavyweights - British bruisers Sylosis and American aggressors Fit For An Autopsy - will join forces for a run of six co-headline tour dates across the UK. This pair will ignite our stages on this killer run which will also take this powerhouse package into mainland Europe, accompanied by electrifying support acts Darkest Hour and Heriot. Sylosis stated, “Sylosis is back on the road again! We can't wait to be touring the UK and Europe with Fit For An Autopsy, Darkest Hour and Heriot. It’s an amazing feeling to have Sylosis consistently touring after such a long break and we’re trying to get to as many cities as possible to make up for lost time! See you there!” Fit For An Autopsy stated "FFAA is always excited to get over to Europe to play shows! The European metal community has always been amazing to us. This tour is stacked with great bands that just happen to be people we consider friends. I

HALF ME Nominated For 'Best International Breakthrough Artist' At Heavy Music Awards 2024

  HALF ME – encompassed by guitarists Chris and Julius, vocalist Chris, drummer Max and bassist Tobias – are one of the newest additions to the Arising Empire roster. Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, the heavy music five piece was founded in October 2018 after the demise of each others local bands. In three short years, the band has been able to make an impact in the scene by self producing music and videos to display their intensive and energetic demeanour. Debuting with four singles to start, It was their latest single 'Exitwound' (featuring Jack Bergin of VOID OF VISION) that gave the group a breakthrough and landed the band in the spotlight of KNOTFEST’s “Countdown to Oblivion“. Riding the high of their recent success, HALF ME continues and raise the bar with their debut album "»SOMA«" which blends a modern rendition of metal and hardcore with highlights of 90’s nu-metal. Pounding riffs and breakdowns are accompanied by brutal, yet sometimes elegant, vocals that al

Within Temptation announce support acts for the 'Bleed Out Tour 2024'

  WITHIN TEMPTATION are thrilled to unveil the lineup of support acts accompanying them on their 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour', which kicks off in October 2024. Joining the multi-million selling rock band on this tour will be both Within Temptation’s recent collaborative artists and longtime friends: singer Tarja Turunen*, German metalcore band Annisokay, Ukrainian band Blind8 and Green Lizardˆ from The Netherlands. Ukrainian producer and vocalist Alex Yarmak, with whom the band recently released the single ‘A Fool’s Parade’, will also be appearing as a guest artist. Check out the video for ‘A Fool’s Parade’, filmed in Kyiv last month, HERE All the bands and artists will also participate in Within Temptation’s show, making it an exciting night filled with musical collaborations. The 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour' is set to showcase the best of international rock music as well as highlighting upcoming musical talent from Ukraine, resulting in an evening filled with a diverse lineup of

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL DLXXI: DISTRICT X LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

  With less than two months to go until the mighty Download Festival, DLXXI has unleashed its mighty District X line up, with guest DJ sets, acoustic performances, secret acoustic band sets, live podcasts, comedy, one of a kind entertainment and much more, showing that Download is so much more than its stellar arena line up. Taking place on 12-16 June 2024 at the hallowed grounds of Donington Park, Download will be headlined by Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold. You can buy the last remaining tickets here: www.downloadfestival.co.uk. This year District X will be even bigger and better than ever, building on last year’s huge success, and will be open to Download weekend ticket holders from Wednesday 12 June. With secret acoustic band sets (to be announced on the day), live podcasts, DJ sets and entertainment from the likes of Bowling For Soup, Charlie Simpson (Busted), Those Damn Crows, Sullivan King, Emo Drag Karaoke, End Of The World Party and dozens more ac