Reviews
When it comes to fusing electronica, rap and metal sounds into one impressive piece of music - Käärijä is an absolutely unbeatable champion. Finnish rapper from Vantaa has many years of practice to polish off that signature tone found in his previous releases – Extended Play 'Peliä' from 2018,
Shows
Wargasm decided to do a tour with helping grassroots venues in mind. With all the venues being small independent club venues and having a small local band support each of the dates across the UK and mainland Europe. The tickets were also all sold through independent ticketing websites thus boycotting
Olivia Rozinski
Greyhaven opened up for the night and left such an impact. The Kentucky based progressive post hardcore band gave such an authentic performance I felt like I was in a much more intimate venue than I was. While it seemed like most knew of them, their performance had so many
Jaime V
Rise Against rolled through Nashville, TN, on November 5th, election day in the U.S., and I could think of no better way to spend the day than celebrating what I believe makes America great: enjoying live music. The show kicked off with Cloud Nothings taking the stage in an
Olivia Rozinski
The Plot in You release Vol. 3 on Nov 8th, 2024 as a follow up to Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Following the release of “Closure” and “Don’t Look Away” from Vol. 2 and “Divide,” and “Forgotten,” of Vol. 1, all of which are filled with heavy unclean and
Amelia Polise
State Champs, a pop-punk band from Albany, New York, are about to release their self titled album. Typically a band’s self-titled album is what defines them the most and this album does just that. After only the first listen I could understand why fans are so eager to listen
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'Friend of a Phantom' is the latest release from the progressive metal pioneers, VOLA. Over the past decade, the Scandinavian band have solidified their reputation in crafting music that combines melody with intensity, and this album is no exception. With its genre-blending style and exploration of complex themes,
Olivia Rozinski
For those unfamiliar with Dying Oath, they’re a 5 piece, female fronted metal band from Southwest Virgina. With their intentional emphasis on blending 2000’s metalcore and modern metal, making sure to feature their vocalist’s scream as much as they can. That’s exceptionally clear in their new
Karolina Malyan
Are you ready for some Cha Cha Cha? Buckle up, because Käärijä’s tour has really taken off. The wonder child of Finland is currently wrapping up their second lap around Europe after the success of coming in as runner up of the Eurovision Song Content; just behind another Scandinavian
Mike Malyan
Let me preface this review with a bit of Dream Theater's backstory, and then I’ll talk you through the atmosphere and experience of this amazing show. This show is Dream Theater's first performance back with their original drummer Mike Portnoy, since his departure in 2010.
Will Robinson
If you were a fan of goth rock or metal back in the early 2000’s then you will be no stranger to Italian gothic metal titans Lacuna Coil. Tonight they bring their show to Manchester as part of their ‘In The Meantime’ tour. With 9 albums under their belts,
Olivia Rozinski
Having gone to the first leg of the All My Friends Tour (featuring Asking Alexandria, Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, and Nerv), I was interested to see how the second portion of the tour would compare. With already high expectations, I went to the October 15th show in Greensboro