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As we ring in the new year here at Out of Rage, we're no longer looking back at 2025 - we're looking forward to everything 2026 has to offer. We've had countless tour announcements, albums teases - and of course, all the latest singles we've had on repeat. As It Is - Ruin My Life (ft. Murray Macleod) Accompanied by the announcement of their long awaited self titled album, coming later this year, AS IT IS have dropped the brand new track Ruin My Life (ft. MURRAY MACLEOD). Ac

From the grungy sound of OHBOY! to the indie-pop danciness of SARPA SALPA , and most recently the hook-laden heft of UNPEOPLE ’s massive riffs, Meg Mash has run the gauntlet of the UK’s DIY music scenes across the last couple of years. However, when a chronic illness diagnosis - in Meg ’s case, a particularly severe bout of COVID-19 - caused them to have to exit UNPEOPLE for the sake of both her mental and physical health, the possibility of touring as a career instantly we

As a long and tumultuous year draws itself to a close, we all tend to look back across that very year and reminisce. For some, they may look back at wonderful memories of their friends or family, or perhaps a beautiful place they visited, or even a brilliant new experience they had - but here at Out Of Rage, we don't care at all about any of that. We scrapped the family photos, forgot the weekends away, and don't recall a single experience OTHER than listening to all of the b

2025 has been a massive year for Out of Rage; we've had larger shows, broader coverage, and most importantly, a whole host of new contributors joining us, many of whom had their first experience shooting gigs or writing album reviews. As the end of the year draws close, we asked our new writers and photographers: what's been their favourite part about joining Out of Rage? Joining Out of Rage has given me so much experience as a writer and photographer. It's opened my eyes to

With the addition of so many incredible new members this year, as well as our long term contributors, we asked what was your favourite memory from 2025 from Out of Rage? The responses tell you all you need to know about why OOR grows each week so take a read and if they inspire you, come and join us. Getting to review the new SOLENCE album!! They're a band I've been following for years so that was a full circle moment for me. igjournalism Writing an EP review for ARCHERS whic

Just over a week ahead of dropping their first self-released EP, ‘Masquerading Self,’ we sat down with Mike Evans and Joe Johnson of rising nu-metal band, Profiler. The duo shared their thoughts on the new, exciting era they are stepping into, and they reflect on the differences during the writing and releasing process this time around. Evans states, “It’s fairly different, it’s gone really well, obviously the numbers aren’t as big and we don’t have the same reach, but we’ve

We're officially in December, and it's well and truly time to crack out the Christmas decorations. As the great Mariah Carey would say, "it's tiiiiiiiiiime!" - not just for the holiday however, but also for the last few weeks of music that 2025 has to offer. We're looking forward to seeing what the new year brings, but for now, here are the tracks we've been enjoying lately: Artio - Seven Suns (ft. kahal) ARTIO are gearing up for the release of their 3rd full length album So

With the newest release from San Francisco's CHOKECHERRY , Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls is out for the world to hear - it’s a brilliant debut album that is sure to ensnare any lover of shoegaze and alt-rock. As they gear up to hit the road for their major US Tour, the band took the time to talk influences, nerves and nostalgia. We spoke to both vocalists, Izzie Clark and E. Scarlett Levinson and wasted no time diving into the band's origins. The two met through the incredibly

It seems as if so many bands are using this time as the year wraps up to travel around the country - and the world - on grand tours, finishing 2025 with a tremendous bang. It's not just tours they're busy with, however, as these recent single releases have us discovering: Bad Omens - Left For Good For the fourth time BAD OMENS have released another mysterious single, seemingly without any sign of an album incoming! In this track the band return to their Death Of Peace Of Min

On his day off from The Confessions of a Sinner tour, NATIVE JAMES sat down to take stock of the rapid recognition of his sound, being a vehicle for making memories and using music as a mode of community. “We were able to do two stages in one day, got an encore the first time on the second stage”, he told OOR when the conversation turned to their double Glastonbury sets this year. “We weren't expecting the love we were gonna get.” Photo: Cameron Dickson He continues, “That

Hot off the release of their latest album Dreams of Being Dust , THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & I AM NO LONGER AFRAID TO DIE have embarked on a multi-date tour across both the US and Europe, hitting several festivals along the way. During their UK leg of the tour was a date at Nottingham’s Rough Trade, which, for those unfamiliar, is a venue that is the embodiment of intimate - so much so that you may be mistaken where the stage actually may be - tucked away at the back of

On the third floor of Bread & Butter, the iconic Shoreditch café in London, Ian Shelton , frontman of MILITARIE GUN , leans back and smiles. There’s a calm to him that contrasts the turbulence behind the band’s latest record, God Save The Gun —a project that’s unflinchingly human, darkly honest, and, at times, surprisingly funny. Shelton has spent the past three years crafting the album, wrestling with addiction, trauma, and cycles of self-destruction, all while trying to

NATIVE JAMES is a solo project that seem to be on countless playlists, line ups, and one’s not to miss lists. Melding together British Grime and Metal to create something quite spectacular, NATIVE JAMES is taking the music circuit by storm, and my goodness is this a storm like no other. Having only been on the music scene in this live band form for just over a year, it’s incredible to see the artist and his live musicians to make such noise. Hot off the tracks of the second

Emotional metal has never felt better. THE PLOT IN YOU brought the very best sad metal bands America has over with them on this European tour. With numerous sold out dates and all others getting close to selling out, the fans across the continent have been showing their love for all bands on the lineup. Heavy feelings and heavier breakdowns was the theme of the tour and it delivered on all fronts to massive success. CANE HILL are regulars on the UK scene despite hailing fro

Remember, remember, the 10th of November - that isn't quite right, is it? Some things are hard to commit to memory, but these recent singles, with their catchy choruses and punchy instrumentals, certainly aren't. It's been an exciting month so far, and it's barely the second week. Who knows what else November will have in store for us? As Everything Unfolds - WHAT YOU WANTED (ft. Dani Winter-Bates) AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS are on a roll as of late - they’ve released three singl

As the speakers at Out Of Rage HQ can surely attest, AGRICULTURE ’s new album The Spiritual Sound is a glorious record, and one that could come to define a new movement within any or all of black metal, noise, and the weirdest of indie. With such a potent release only a month old, we sat down with Leah Levinson (bass, vocals) and Richard Chowenhill (guitar) to discuss the albums themes, the songwriting process, and the depth of meaning within the swirling vortex of sound t

With ever darkening nights and dreary rain, a warm welcome is The Psychedelic Furs with their 2025 UK and European Tour. Kickstarting in Wolverhampton at the Wulfrun Hall with post-punk rock to heal your soul and lift your spirits. As a steadily building crowd forms, standing shoulder to shoulder but still with plenty of room to dance, a mix of faces, ages and styles. The setup on stage is simple, nothing fancy but that only allows the audience to enjoy the music without any

Amy Walpole is not a witch. However, the people she knows who study witchcraft say that she’s attuned to it - some even surprised by the fact that she doesn’t practice it. It’s easy to draw conclusions, as she does like to collect things, like bones and branches, or keep special objects that hold power. She tells OOR that sometimes, she does tarot. In her art, she's inspired by natural forms and horror imagery, knotted tightly with paganism and the rural north. Above all, s

We're nearing the end of October now - and creeping ever closer to every goth's favourite time of year, Halloween. This year, it's sure to bring more treats than tricks, like these recent tracks we've already found in our buckets of sweets: 5 Seconds of Summer - Telephone Busy 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER usher in a new era with Telephone Busy, the third single from their upcoming album EVERYONE’S A STAR , out November 14th 2025. Ahead of a massive world tour kicking off in March 2026

There's a new chill in the air outside, and the dark is arriving a little earlier with every passing day - it's a sign we're well and truly nearing the end of the year. Still, that doesn't mean that the few months remaining don't have a lot for us to look forward to, including recent track releases like these! Artio - The Devil You Know Feat. Cody Frost Ahead of their much anticipated new album Soul Riot, set for release in early 2026 , Leeds powerhouse ARTIO have teamed up