Could Japanese metallers Hanabie win over a crowd of muddy, drunk British rock fans? You bet!

Tonight, the Haçienda is back in session. While the rave mecca may have packed up its DJ decks nearly three decades ago, punters have flocked en masse to Whythenshawe Park for a burst of Madchester magic.

After 22 years and eight studio albums with Epica, vocalist Simone Simons is spreading her wings as a solo artist

Over two decades Bring Me The Horizon have evolved from basement growlers to genre-defining rockstars. ‘NeX GEn’ is their boldest transformation yet, embracing technological distortion as it condemns our vapid digital.

Driven from their homes by war and with no money left to promote their album, Jinjer\’s live rehearsal turned them into viral metal stars.

From Bob Vylan\’s politicised grime-punk to Creeper\’s macabre theatrics, these are the bands that ruled over this year\’s epic 2000Trees.

This year\’s festival was a celebration of music, art, and sustainability, creating an unforgettable utopian experience.

To mark Outbreak’s biggest year to date, we thought we’d round up some of last weekend’s finest moments. So, without further ado, these were the biggest moments of Outbreak 2024.

It’s twenty minutes til showtime and Co-Op Live reeks of lager. While the recently-opened arena has already hosted a slew of global superstars, hometown hero Liam Gallagher is the only person truly worthy of christening the

As a founding member of Bullet For My Valentine, Michael \”Moose\” Thomas was just 24 when his band blew up and became the most successful British metal band since Iron Maiden. Although he departed the group in 2016, it\

For their seventh instalment, Texan quartet No-thing More continue to probe the human psyche with the help of late English philosopher Alan Watts, tackling themes of fear, personal strength and perseverance. It’s a record

As the beloved keyboardist and occasional powerhouse vocalist for dramatic Southampton vamp-punks Creeper, Hannah Greenwood\’s role in the band both on stage and in the studio has only grown as their star has continued to

Following on from the thundering acclaim of 2022’s The Death Of Peace Of Mind, Bad Omens have returned for their encore – a colossal expansion pack, delving deeper into the guts of their frazzled dystopia. Boasting a

Over the last 20 years, Bring Me The Horizon’s mantra has been that of innovation. From their grotty deathcore beginnings to the eclectic pop-rock blaze of 2019’s Amo, the Sheffield powerforce have transformed time and time

In a world of grey, metalcore crew Paledusk exist in a blaze of technicolour. Defiantly resisting the doom-laden social climate, the Japanese quartet have dedicated themselves to churning out life-affirming anthems. “The

When it comes to Talking Heads, very little makes sense. Dancing on a bizarre tightrope of poly-rhythmic anxiety and striking avant-funk instrumentation, the off-kilter New York quartet carved out their own inexplicable

From bruising hard rock to thrashing psychobilly breakdowns, Michael Poulsen is a heavy metal chameleon. Starting out in death metal band Dominus, the formidable Dane quickly realised the heavy music scene needed a-

Last year, Download Festival passed a monumental milestone. The 20th Anniversary saw the festival break new ground, boasting an extra day of music, dual Metallica sets and even embracing the future of metal in the form of

Where do you see yourself in five years? If you were to pose that question to Nathan Hardy back in 2019, you might not have liked the answer. At the time, ‘Death Is A Warm Blanket’ was more than just the title of Microwave�

Muuuum, Slipknot are being cryptic again! Over the past year, the Iowa legends have dropped a drummer and a keyboardist, and now they’ve leaked a link to a strange new website, are posting weird photos and announcing super

We’ve all had our fair share of bad days – but, sometimes, life can truly outdo itself. While the hard rock glitz and glamour may fool you, Halestorm can empathise. No strangers to a miserable bout of misfortune, their 2012

Beerbongs, Bentleys and… Black Sabbath? When Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding album dropped in 2019, the last thing anyone expected to hear was the rapper alongside heavy metal royalty. Yet, among the megastar’s customary

In the sneering words of rapper Ice-T -“this is Alpha Wolf, motherfucker – you wanna die?” 2020’s A Quiet Place To Die demonstrated the Aussie metalcore crew’s ability to unleash absolute vitriolic carnage – and Half Living

While the privileged ritualistically hum along to “God Save The Queen”, Bob Vylan have been penning their own anthems for an incessantly Cruel Britannia. Over the last seven years, the grime-punk duo have grappled with a

When the world is up in flames, at least we can trust Jinjer to wax lyrical about it. From Vortex’s exploration of cerebral torment to Home Back’s political devastation, the Ukrainians reliably transform anguish into a

Megastar Mariah Carey is the definitive archetype of the modern Diva. The Glittering Goddess’ diamond-encrusted reputation precedes her; from her transcendental, airbrushed glow to her spellbinding five-octave vocal range,

“Obviously there’ll be a pit, it’s Vukovi!” someone cackles as they jostle past, pint aloft as they slink further into the packed out crowd. Pits and pints seems to be the unanimous agenda on everyone’s mind tonight –

We’ve all spotted the odd busker on our daily commute. Regardless of how talented the slick young guitarist or the suave saxophonist may be, the fleeting performance is rarely enough to suspend the hectic rush hour bustle.

Polyrhythms, existentialism and dick jokes – that’s the Tool we all know and love! With a snarl of tongue-in-cheek cynicism and a flourish of prog-infused sonics, the group have become the face of daringly dissonant metal.

Following Saturday’s Brit Awards, one name has been hot on everybody’s lips: Raye. Taking home a record-breaking six awards, including being crowned the Artist of the Year, the Brits truly belonged to Raye. However, the

Dogma vocalist Lilith appears before us from a darkened corner of her convent, corpsepaint and nun habit in place as part of the aesthetic that has made her band so distinctive. She has one important question to ask: “Do

With the original line-up back together, New Years Day have risen from the ashes with a revitalised sound. Visually, their latest release could be straight from 2013, what with Ash Costello gripping at a bloody heart, hair

Over his career, David Bowie lived many different lives. From his Goblin King mystique to Ziggy Stardust glamour, the Starman embodied reinvention. In line with his role as the rock world’s most coveted chameleon, Bowie’s

The Devotees have come out in full-force tonight. Synth-pop titans Depeche Mode may be over 40 years into their career, but early reviews for the opening gigs on their six-date UK and Ireland arena tour in support of their

Magnetic vocalist of rising grindcore stars Escuela Grind, Katerina Economou is an irrepressible force of nature on-stage. The band showcased their chaotic live energy on a massive UK and European tour with Napalm Death in

From Gallows to his Rattlesnakes reign, Frank Carter has been snarling with fury for over a decade – but that’s all set to change. Five albums deep, Frank Carter is swapping out the libido-charged punk in favour of smooth,

You know where you were when you first heard about Collision Course. Whether you first saw Chester Bennington and Jay-Z rapping together on MTV, or crammed into the backseat of your mate’s Ford Fiesta to blast Numb/Encore

Ekkstacy is back with a burst of melt-in-your-mouth nihilism. Following on from his poignant 2022 debut, the 21-year-old indie rocker has once again captured a sense of velvety-smooth vulnerability in sonic form, melding

Love it or loathe it, Bring Me The Horizon’s mutable approach to metalcore has certainly made its impact. From sold-out arena tours, to headlining Download, and even hosting their own festival, there’s no denying that

It doesn’t matter if a band is headlining arenas and/or selling out world tours – everyone has to start somewhere. Even the most legendary rock stars had to learn to walk before they could run, putting on shoddy basement

In 2019, Anaiah Rasheed Muhammad had an idea. After 11 years performing in LA indie-rockers The Bots alongside his brother, he would form a hardcore side-project. It would incorporate the music he listened to growing up,

From Van Halen and Iron Maiden to Disturbed and Bring Me The Horizon, these are the bands that helped Sophie Lloyd become a shred goddess

When Måneskin made their international debut at 2021’s Eurovision Song Contest, the world collectively held its breath. With a snarl of attitude and buckets of sex appeal, the scantily clad Italians were a shoo-in – nobody

Our staff and contributors individually pick the 10 albums that have shaped their year.

Over the years, musical genres have become a lot more fluid. We’re not trapped in the clique-y hell of the early 2000s anymore: it’s totally safe for a mosher to admit they jam to Britney Spears when they get home and kick

There’s a pink feather on the stairs. And another one. And yet more scattered all the way down the corridor. We follow the trail, backstage at London’s 02 Academy Islington, and end up at a dressing room. Inside is Hannah

After a stint of huge festival sets and arena support slots this past summer, Loathe are thrumming with excitement over the prospect of a no barrier show. Tonight, the heavy metalgaze quartet are set to perform to a packed

\”When you hear the click, it’s about to drop,” advises Serena Cherry. Svalbard’s vocalist and guitarist is as cool as a cucumber when she says this, which is impressive given we’re currently ascending more than 100 feet

Fresh out of rehab and living in his guitarist\’s basement, Bert McCracken wrote The Taste Of Ink – the song that would put The Used on the map and turn them into rising stars of emo.

A crack of thunder. A bolt of lightning. “This is your five minute warning,” a menacing voice booms out, “there’s still time to back out…” As the weight of the evening’s impending doom settles over the Manchester Academy

Ever since Black Sabbath were inspired by a ghostly shape appearing in Geezer Butler’s bedroom, heavy metal has loved to scare everybody. Countless bands have tried countless different ways to frighten your pants off over

We all know there’s more to metal than blastbeats and fretboard carnage. While a blistering banger can undeniably lure the masses in, the true charm of the genre lies in its sense of community.

Oni has rounded up the dream dinner party on The Silver Line. The prog-metalcore innovator has gotten experimental on his third album, fusing black metal and djent sensibilities with an eclectic flurry of genres.

In life, sometimes you’ve got to kiss a few frogs. And being in a band is exactly the same, musically speaking. The vocalist is the literal voice of your outfit, so the pressure is on to make the right call. But when your

Five years in the making, Troye Sivan’s latest album serves as a sophisticated, vibrant exploration of love, sexuality, and human connection. Here’s our Something To Give Each Other review.

Drenched in an introspective air of gloom, ††† (Crosses)’ arrival on the alt scene served as a sharp dose of cerebral darkwave magic. Combining the experimental drive of Deftones’ Chino Moreno with the production prowess of

Nearly a decade on from Beartooth’s 2014 debut, Disgusting, and the mindset of that album couldn’t be further from frontman Caleb Shomo’s thoughts. A more mature venture than those early days of lyrical self-flagellation,

When it comes to Muse, evolution is paramount. From ethereal space-synth majesty to defiant industrial rebellion, the rockers rarely tread the same path twice – and the approach has proven to be a success, records reliably

While the charts can often be a useful way of measuring an album’s worth, commercial success isn’t always a fair reflection of musical strength. From unconventional marketing tactics to alienating experimentation, there’s

The flamboyant, charismatic frontman of Lord Of The Lost, Chris Harms\’ booming baritone has loomed large over the band\’s sonic evolution across everything from goth metal to industrial, glam and beyond.

On May 21, 2021, Hertfordshire crew Vexed released their debut album, Culling Culture. What should have been a day of celebration turned into panic, as frontwoman Megan Targett’s grandpa was rushed to hospital and

More often than not, critical and commercial success are bedfellows. Nobody wants to buy a duff album, so if a musician takes a serious creative downward turn, the sales figures frequently reflect it. This isn’t true all

It’s the dawn of the 2000s. Technology has managed to survive the Y2K scare, nu metal has the heavy world in a chokehold, and someone really, really needs to put a muzzle on Fred Durst.

The cult film director’s upcoming film The Killer is out in October, and uses The Smiths to “trigger an almost meditative state for the film’s assassin”.

Having spent 14 years playing alongside his legendary father Eddie in Van Halen, Wolfgang Van Halen has spent recent years building a mightily impressive legacy of his own. We spoke to the man himself to find out, in his

Picture the typical heavy metal listener. What do you see? Perhaps you’re envisioning a denim jacket patched up within an inch of its life, or a lone figure brooding wistfully on a camping chair awaiting X band at Y.

Under the pseudonym Haunt, singer/multi-instrumentalist Trevor Church is releasing old-school metal bangers at an unbelievable pace.

Over the past year, the cult of Sleep Token has grown at a staggering pace. Round every turn, the nameless deities seem to amass a new achievement – from selling out Wembley Arena in 10 minutes, to releasing their highest

This long-forgotten horror, starring Cradle Of Filth leader Dani Filth, is “the most successful underground British film of recent years” – according to Dani Filth

Pink, sparkly and packing sugar-sweet hooks and slamming riffs in equal measure, Scene Queen is unlike anything else in metal right now.

With new album Heritage, time-travelling deathcore crew Distant have transported their sound from the medieval pandemonium of their first two albums into a new space age. Ditching the chainmail, Heritage is a sci-fi

For one weekend every year, the lush grounds of Upcote Farm are transformed into an alternative haven. Marking its 15th year (as well as its rainiest day in history) this 2000trees was a total knock out.

In an orange haze of utopia, Denmark’s Roskilde Festival promises more than just Top 40 hits. From quirky attendee-constructed ‘dream cities’ to eccentric neon art installations, Roskilde’s 8-day celebration thrives in a

We hope you’ve got your gold wristbands at the ready, because it’s that time of year again. Last year’s Outbreak was one for the hardcore history books – marking its 10th anniversary in absolute style, the festival was

Download Festival’s 20th birthday was a total rager, to say the very least. Amping up to 11, the monumental weekend pulled out all the stops. With a mammoth four-day span, rather than the usual three, festival-goers knew

Happy 20th Birthday, Download! 110,000 of us are here to join the party. The sun is beating down, the symphony of cans cracking open is deafening, and the celebrations begin. This year’s festival features an entire extra

Download reigns supreme as one of Europe’s foremost rock and metal weekenders. A place for alt crews to assemble en-masse, it’s almost more than a festival – it’s a way of life. Friendships are forged on site, relationships

Happy Pride! Our lovely scene has played home to some of the best, queerest music out there, and in 2023 we’ve never been stronger. In the face of a turbulent, often hateful world, LGBTQ+ artists write protest songs by

Thotcrime are devilishly unpredictable. Their latest album, D1G1T4L_DR1FT, is an outpouring of sonic disorientation, dead-set on giving you genre whiplash; one moment you’re blasted with neon-spattered cybergrind, before

Sleep Token adopt a ‘boy-next-door’ appeal on their latest album Take Me To Eden, making it thematically inconsistent, even if it is sonically compelling.

There’s something special laced in that Californian air, and DRAIN are living proof of it. Serving up their own brand of sunkissed frustration and breakneck optimism, the Santa Cruz collective are some of the finest Cali

Horror-pop gremlin Jazmin Bean on their theatrical debut album, kicking addiction and taking over The Great Escape.

From sharp industrial rock to evocative synth-pop, Gary Numan’s career has seen him slowly carving a sonic language of his own. And, while he may not be an actual android, Numan’s musical tongue is undeniably electric;

Human connection is a fundamental component of the Enter Shikari formula. Serving as both formative and transformative, the feral kinetic energy of a sweaty show continually defines and redefines who Enter Shikari are. So

Reality can often be a bitter pill to swallow and Ukrainian hardcore punk trio Death Pill know this only too well. Formed in 2017, the group had steadily built a reputation in their hometown of Kyiv and were working on

Enter Shikari’s hybrid sound is tricky to pin down. From orchestral symphonies to thumping drum and bass, the Shikari sonic palette is an eclectic one. But one thing that can be said with utmost certainty is that this

Behind the party girl persona, Miley Cyrus has always been trying to find herself. From the deeply experimental 2015’s ‘Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz’ to 2020’s glam rock statement piece ‘Plastic Heart’, Cyrus has

One thing you can never deny Yungblud is the effort and energy that goes into his shows. We speak to Sam Tozer, the creative director and show designer for the Doncaster artist, about devising the playful theatrics behind

What comes to mind when hearing the name ‘Yungblud’? I’m inclined to suggest your response falls into one of two categories: weightless elation or outright contempt. In recent years, it seems everyone has got their two

Paris suits Emerson Barrett; while the Palaye Royale pre-show chaos clamours on beyond a closed door, Emerson Barrett is effortlessly put together, the image of Neo-Victorian sophistication. From the white pearls, to the

Stepping into Paris’ Cabaret Sauvage is like a fever dream; from the stained glass windows, to the rich red drapings, the circular room immediately transports you into Palaye Royale’s carnivalesque world. As bodies start to

It’s been 5 long years since Paramore’s last release – and This Is Why. A product of cabin feverish introspection, This Is Why places the Paramore psyche under a microscope; combining indie-rock grooves, post-punk melodrama

For the last five years, nostalgia has been clawing at You Me At Six’s heels. 2018 marked a shift in the the band’s psyche – a milestone 10 years since their debut, 2018 welcomed in a run of glorious anniversary tours and

2023 may be the year of the rabbit, but it is also undoubtedly the year of the emo. Everywhere you look, emo’s finest are primed and ready to pounce – from Paramore, to Fall Out Boy, to Pierce the Veil, it seems like every

Whoever said that a zebra can’t change its stripes has clearly never met zebrahead. After thirteen studio albums, these punk rock legends are continuing to delight in their genre-hopping chaos. Following on from last year’s

2021 was quite the year for You Me At Six; with ‘SUCKAPUNCH’ hitting number one in the UK charts, as well as celebrating a decade of their iconic sophomore record ‘Hold Me Down’, last year truly shone a respective spotlight

Imagine you\’re watching The Phantom Of The Opera, but the theatre is up in flames. That’s what it feels like to consume the stunning horror of She Must Burn’s latest album Umbra Mortis. After a huge line-up overhaul, the

Viewed purely in social and political terms, 2022 is an impossible year to categorise. Our first post-lockdown annum, it saw two Monarchs and three Prime Ministers amid unprecedented political chaos. Musically, however, we�

“When you’re told ‘oh, that one thing that you’ve done for the past 20-something years – yeah, you can’t do that anymore’… You start to freak out,” guitarist Frank Iero begins to explain. “When I got a text from Tucker

Dunes day is finally upon us; in an armageddon blaze of glory, L.S. Dunes are forging the future of post-hardcore from the ashes of their ‘Past Lives’. With members of Circa Survive, Coheed and Cambria, My Chemical,

Born Without Bones are back to tug on our heartstrings. Five years on from 2017’s Young at the Bend, new album Dancer continues to embody that classic emo poeticism that we know and love. Unravelling the gauze, the alt

It’s official: the kids are most certainly not alright. In a snarl of punk-rock attitude and a clap of post-grunge cynicism, Pinkshift’s debut is a molotov cocktail of teen angst. Love Me Forever is the type of album that

When it comes to Architects, anything is possible; ten albums deep, the heavy titans are still defying expectations. Over the years, the Architects approach has sought to tear up the metalcore rulebook, crafting guttural

Following on from the celestial might of 2021’s ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’, Architects have returned to Earth more jaded than ever. While previous work balanced ethereal orchestral movements with colossal breakdowns,

Boston Manor aren’t ones to linger in place for very long; from their pop-punk debut, to the frazzled, experimental alt-rock of 2020’s ‘GLUE’, Boston Manor are constantly evolving. New album ‘Datura’ aims to take the band

VUKOVI are not of this world; on their most cohesive, ambitious record to date, the Scottish duo have evolved into a something larger than life. Vibrating with synthetic noise-pop and feral rock breakdowns, new album ‘NULA’

Oops – armed with an arsenal of sparkling electronics and a sharp bite of attitude, it seems VUKOVI have cracked it once again. Third album ‘NULA’ is a burst of euphoria-drenched empowerment, transforming pain into

Hell hath no fury quite like a fresh Slipknot record. Three years on from 2019’s ‘We Are Not Your Kind’, the heavy metal titans are back; serving as a masterful foray into the guts of all things heavy, ‘The End, So Far’ is

The legacy of PIXIES truly precedes them. With each release, these alt-rock legends have continually reforged their own sound; whether it be indie surrealism, sobering surf rock or all-out art punk, the PIXIES have delved

Kid Kapichi are back with a consolation prize for the British public: Here’s What You Could Have Won is a sharp-tongued dose resentment, a spiteful love-letter addressed to a Britain that was never truly Great. With just as

The Callous Daoboys are a sasscore pack of thieves; brash, confrontational and sharp-tongued to the core, this post-hardcore collective are tearing up the rulebook with a howl of sarcasm and a cheeky glint in their eye.

Yungblud is the king of the misfits; proudly screeching on behalf of the ‘underrated youth’, 25 year-old Dominic Harrison has slowly become the torchbearer of the weird, the wild and the misunderstood. 2020’s ‘Weird!’ truly

It’s not often you stumble across someone like Aubrey Haddard. Transcending beyond the realms of singer-songwriter, Haddard feels like an artist; her soundscaping is sharp and distinctive, paired with gorgeous lyricisms and

Nine albums deep, Muse are back with yet another sonic uprising. In a rumble of dystopian alt rock, ‘Will Of The People’ is a call to arms; with furious riffs and war-cry hooks, Muse are on a mission to defile and destroy

Let’s be frank – Reading & Leeds is going to be absolutely massive this weekend. As always, the line-up is ram-packed with talent across the board; with headline sets from Arctic Monkeys, Megan Thee Stallion and Halsey

Fluorescent lights flicker overhead as bbno$ lets out a pixelated smirk; “honestly… I have no idea where I’m going.” He pauses to laugh, spinning in circles and reading out everything in his line of view in the Maltese

After a decade of cementing themselves as a pop superstar, Demi Lovato is stripping back the radio-friendly mask with a snarl. Shedding the butter-wouldn’t-melt poppy sonics, ‘HOLY FVCK’ is a sharp shift back to Lovato’s

There’s no denying that Brendon Urie is a showman. Urie’s transition into Broadway Superstar in the 2017 run of Kinky Boots felt natural; with those spellbinding tenor vocals, Urie can sing anyone under the table. But are

Snappy, scrappy, and chaotic, that’s The Chats’ code of conduct. The trio’s tunes act like a defibrillator; whiplash quick chords tumbling out in a flurry of sharp, pub-punk delirium. With fresh release ‘Get Fucked’ out

No more Ms. Nice Bitch – it’s time for Ms. Nasty. After cover art and track leaks, and in the midst of her ongoing battle with 1501 Certified Entertainment, hip hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion is no longer playing it by

RAIN CITY DRIVE are rebuilding themselves from the ground up; as the doors close on their time as SLAVES US, the collective have salvaged the very best from the wreckage and are dead-set on what the future holds. Armed with

Bow before your blood – the reign of Ithaca is upon us. In a blaze of fury, Ithaca are burning hardcore to the ground and building an empire from the wreckage. Fine-tuning and emboldening the embittered howl of their 2019

With an alt-rock flare and a heart on his sleeve, PHONY is here to provide a healthy dose of introspection. With two albums already under his belt, third release ‘AT SOME POINT YOU STOP’ yet again emphasises Neil Bertheir’s

Four years on from her debut, the Lesbian Jesus herself is rising once again. While 2020 EP ‘I’m Too Sensitive For This Shit’ teased us with some new tracks, the full-length return of Hayley Kiyoko comes in a starry-eyed

King Princess is laying it all bare on her sophomore release; refusing to adhere to the realms of cookie-cutter indie-pop, ‘Hold On Baby’s tender instrumentals and pulsing dance beats perfectly capture the confusion,

It’s the hottest day in British history… and fans have decided to spend it here, in the O2 Victoria Warehouse. Crammed shoulder to shoulder, people are sweating before anyone even takes to the stage. Will we even be able to

You Me At Six are back and they’re digging deep; with their eighth album Truth Decay set for release early next year, it sounds like the boys are toying with some throwback sounds this time around. The first taste of the

Stop what you’re doing right now – it can wait. You might even want to sit yourself down for this. Honestly. And trust us when we tell you you’re going to want to hear this… Beyoncé has taken up horse riding.

Well, kind

2000trees does everything right; tiny but mighty, when you arrive onsite at Upcote Farm you know you’re in for a good time. Though intimate in scale, this festival’s line-up always blows its larger contenders out of the

On our final morning of a festival, you usually get a little sense of bittersweet sadness that another year is almost over. At 2000Trees on this fine Saturday morning, however, there’s absolutely no sign of it. There are

2000Trees’s second morning waits for no-one – the sun is beating down, that all-too-familiar feeling of being slowly baked out of your tent is here with a vengeance, and the queue for the watermelon stand is round the

After three long years, the wait is finally over. Yes, live music has been back in the swing of things for a little while now, and we’ve had many a can’t-quite-believe-it euphoric moment at a show since things did open up.

Queen Kwong is breaking her silence; after years of keeping quiet for other people’s comfort, Carré Kwong Callaway is here to speak her truth. Constructed from the wreckage of betrayal, loss and oppression, new album �

Delivering a slew of twisted hymns, Krush Puppies are here to leave you haunted. The post-punk four-piece are a modern day musical coven; ethereal incantations, fuzzy riffs and weightless flutes merge together, making for a

Perhaps one of the key voices of tomorrow comes in the form of Chloe Moriondo. Melding dreamy, sparkling instrumentals with deeply emotive vocals, Chloe captures a coming of age sensation that feels timeless. From her

Sun, sand and cracking tunes – that’s what Mallorca Live Festival promises to provide. While people are at Glasto, tightening the draw-strings of their rain-mac hood, the Mallorca crowds are slapping on suncream.

Jesse Jo Stark is a firecracker; channelling a whole life of inspiration into her art, Stark’s approach to music is unconventional and endlessly exciting. Her alternative sound is impossible to pin down, at times gritty and

It’s been four years since Nine Inch Nails last touched British soil for Meltdown Festival – and, even then, their last official UK tour was way back in 2014. Needless to say, it’s been far too long. When the industrial

It’s been three long, gruelling years since the last full-blown Glasto… honestly, how have we managed?! Looping iconic Pyramid and John Peel stage performances has been its own brand of torture, basking in the iconic

Waterparks are blasting a confetti canon on the pop-punk scene; defined by their buoyant, technicolor sound, there’s no denying that Waterparks are the most fun pop-punk band going at the moment. And that’s exactly why

Nova Twins don’t play fair; following on from their 2020 debut ‘Who Are The Girls?’, ‘Supernova’ is a sharp growl of fury, sneering in the face of anyone who dares to stand in the punk duo’s way. In a snarl of rumbling

The mother of all rock festivals is back! After two years of delays and cancellations, last weekend saw the return of Download Festival – and, boy, what a weekend it was. While the legendary Download Pilot blessed us last

It’s been a bumpy few years, but it’s finally the return of THE rock event of the summer. Whilst of course Download Pilot blessed us last year, nothing quite compares to a full-blown Download – and we’re all ready to throw

When it comes to heavy music, there’s nobody pushing boundaries quite like Bring Me The Horizon. While 2019’s ‘amo’ was divisive, the impact it had on metalcore is undeniable; the urgency of ‘amo’s experimentation gave a

Slowly but surely, a sea of black surges into Malta International Airport. The parade of stompy boots doesn’t quite match up with the glittering sunshine and swaying palm trees, but that’s not an issue – not when everyone’s

The loss of My Chemical Romance was visceral; the sting of a band being laid to rest at the height of their success is unlike anything else. The process of coming to terms with MCR\’s departure was akin to the stages of

Welcome in to Static Dress’ sharp, hazy world. After a series of genre-defying singles and a bold EP, Static Dress’ debut goes above and beyond; ‘Rouge Carpet Disaster’ is a screech of creative liberation, every track more

In a world of white-noise, Static Dress want us to tune in to something that matters. Resisting the conventions of genre, Static Dress are a band unlike anything else right now; toying with elements of the past and

My Chemical Romance are back. While it’s been nearly three years since the announcement of their reunion in October 2019, the reality of their resurrection finally feels real. Rising from the ashes of their iconic legacy,

It’s time – The Great Escape is here this week. Starting today (May 11th) and running til May 14th, Brighton is set to become the hub of music discovery. With a line-up promising over 400 of the most exciting up-and-coming

Rammstein’s influence on metal is irrefutable. With each release, these industrial juggernauts have continued to fine-tune a sound unlike anything else; their distinctive, brutal approach is impossible to replicate. Latest

‘6L GTR’ is a raucous, pummelling burst of pub-punk. The track wastes no time, immediately setting a whiplash-quick tempo and throwing you into the thick of The Chats’ world. Thrumming riffs and clashing drums charge the

Coach Party make music that bites back; with heavy riffs and even sharper tongues, these indie rockers are here to make a racket. Combining bitter lyricisms with sweet dream-pop inflections, Coach Party are an ethereally

Dance-pop duo Sofi Tukker are back – and they’re ready to party. Following on from their Grammy-nominated debut ‘Treehouse’, new album ‘WET TENNIS’ yet again embodies the duo’s fierce lust for life. From start to finish,

Bob Vylan always jump in two feet first; never ones to sugar-coat their words, the punk duo have a track-record of releasing venom-injected reality checks. Their debut EP ‘We Live Here’ saw the punks dive beyond the British

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