INTERVIEWS

Merging genres and refusing to be placed in a box, LAKE MALICE celebrate the release of their debut album I Wanna Know If It’s Real. From supporting big names such as ENTER SHIKARI, SKINDRED and BLOODYWOOD to performing festivals such as Download, Slam Dunk and Rock For People, the Brighton based duo had been relentlessly growing their fanbase through their online presence and live shows. Whilst digesting their broad genre mix of metalcore, hyper pop and electronic sounds, LA

For EROTIC SECRETS OF POMPEII, music has never been confined to what happens between the first and last note of a song. Drawing from film, theatre, literature and surrealism, the Bristol-based band have built an artistic identity that extends beyond their sound, creating a world where the grotesque, the theatrical and the dreamlike exist together. Their music videos feel like fragments of something larger, while their live performances invite audiences into an experience that

Following the release of the EP Entertain Me and singles Angel Wings and Grief is for the Living, Out Of Rage had the privilege of sitting down with J of VIENNA VIENNA on the second night of their first UK/EU headline tour to fully grasp his reality of trying to become the most authentic version of yourself, exploring self image, queer identity and what 'Glimmer Rock' means. J was super excited for this new adventure saying: "I've never left North America so I'm so beyond gr

Raw, unfiltered emotion under the red and blue lights bled through Merseyside into the crowd, as Steph O'Sullivan (vocals) and Paul O'Sullivan (guitar) from Irish emo band GREYWIND gave it their all on a Sunday evening at District in Liverpool. OUT OF RAGE caught up with the band before the show to talk about touring with AS IT IS, their latest record Severed Heart City, recent and the emo resurgence. The band has had a lot of fun playing new songs from Severed Heart City. Wh

“It's like having a diary from a year ago be randomly released to the public - it's good, but it's strange.” Having seen SHOWING TEETH at their debut headline show and witnessed their presence online, it's no surprise to us that singer and founder Addison is as down-to-earth and witty in person. The natural charm she shows on stage is true to her authentic self and adds a layer of ease to our chat, which comes through in her humble candour about her rocketing success and noto

Musical theatre meets pop punk. A tale as old as time (or at least as old as the latter), but not so commonly done in this fashion. As we delve into the history of Northamptonshire acoustic duo THE WOT NOW, made up of Katie Perry and Margot Taylor, as well as the beginnings of upcoming debut single Out of Time, there's plenty more than meets the eye with this new act. Together with Katie's background in theatre and her instinct for melodic hooks, alongside Margot’s love of p

“Looking back from when we first called it quits to now, and just how special and remarkable this whole scene is, it’s the best feeling in the world.” Originating in the Chicago underground scene in 1998, punk-rockers SPITALFIELD took an indefinite break back in 2007 that was broken by stop-start reunions and projects, but it was never quite the right time to fully reform while personal life continued to hurtle forwards for each of them. Now, however, the time has finally com

Grunge has been one of the most revered rock subgenres, portraying vulnerability and anger at the world through gritty instruments and pulverising rhythms, the misconception of grunge being a “don’t care” attitude when really they care so deeply the rage erupts out of them. Liverpudlian quartet EAST EXCHANGE are now taking on two incredible feats: bringing classic grunge expression into a modern setting, and breathing new life into the underground scene in Liverpool. “The who

With Deathrace, RISING INSANE returned to their metalcore roots while opening up about grief, trauma and the power of community. When we speak, the album has been out for just a few days. The band still feels the excitement from it, and maybe some relief, “it’s finally released and we got it done!” says the band’s guitarist Sven Polizuk. For a long time, these songs have belonged to them. They have lived with the demos, the rewrites, the discussions over direction and the ine

When asked how their day is going, there’s a weary pause as OLIVE VOX relive their 3am accommodation cancellation on the same day they’re due to drive 8 hours to kick off grunge legends THE TOADIES' tour. “We’re tired, but determined,” bassist Ben Reid summarises with a resolute smile. 'Determined' is certainly one way to explain how the band have catapulted upward over the last year, travelling across the US on non-stop tour support slots and resorting to sleeping in their v

The first time GLITTERER was showcased in the UK, it was while Ned Russin was still performing entirely solo. One man, his laptop, and his guitar against the world. Based out of Washington, D.C, GLITTERER has never fit a specific mould, but four albums and three Ep’s down the line, their latest full-length, Erer - released last November - was the moment that Russin felt this project at its most complete “I think doing the band by myself was an interesting challenge, but it

Fresh out the oven, MOUTH ULCERS are an up-and-coming group of goth and post-punk lovers from London. Starting out as a band only last year, they have already managed to grow quite a bit, putting on headline shows around the country and across the channel. In line with the release of their fantastic debut EP Silent Pictures, we caught Zak and Jamie-Lee from MOUTH ULCERS to hear their personal perspective on the record. The band discuss what moving parts go into their sound an

After almost ten years as a band, half of which involved intensive construction work, EXPLORING BIRDSONG are finally ready to let us step into the world of their debut album, Every House We Built. This material might be the strongest they’ve had on show yet, as it keeps the core BIRDSONG sound, but exploring and developing its depths and corners - a sentiment that is also fully shared by all of the band members. Lynsey, Jonny and Matt take us through their own journey, talkin

There’s a particular kind of restlessness that defines THE PLOT IN YOU, a tension that’s lived in the project since Landon Tewers first broke away from BEFORE THEIR EYES back in 2010. Over the years, the band has evolved from brutal metalcore to wounded post‑hardcore to dark alt‑metal, never settling long enough for anyone to pin them down. Their upcoming full‑length release, The Volume Series, feels like the most honest expression of that instinct yet. It’s a record built sl

“Compared to where we'd been, the alternative was to end the band, so we might as well just try this and see if we fall back in love with it.” Kitty A. Austen says this almost breezily, reminiscing on SAINT AGNES’ experience recording emotionally decimating album BLOODSUCKERS, an album borne from grief and turmoil that, at times, is still overwhelming for the band and vocalist Kitty in particular. Where it could have broken them down they instead made space for the grief to e

“I was trying to create a world of mine that was similar to those games that I love,” explained Braydon Hill, the creative force behind dark shoegaze project ZERUEL. Now that the long awaited Ruin;Rebirth has arrived, we sat down with Hill to talk about the road that led there. Going from delving into the difficulties of creating music as a side-project to the unexpected creative opportunities that came within the COVID-19 lockdowns, our conversation explored the making of th

There’s a particular kind of spirit that comes from starting in the places most bands only romanticise in hindsight, like the house shows, the backyards, the strangers’ floors that blur together by week three on the road. Formed in Tallahassee, Florida, and best known for their candid songwriting, intricate guitar work, and a rise shaped by the DIY scene, POOL KIDS didn’t just dip their toes into that world; they built themselves from it. When they talk about the years gone b

“We left the studio with a record we fucking loved,” proudly retorted CHAD GREEN, frontman of death-metal stars FROZEN SOUL. In just five years, the band has spread its icy, raucous sound across the scene, having opened for powerhouses in the industry such as NAPALM DEATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, and HEAVEN SHALL BURN, as well as a run of headline tours of their own. Their single, No Place of Warmth, the title track of their recently released album, has already sent ripples acros

“There’s no such thing as taking it easy over here.” Vocalist Mae Seaton concisely sums up what it’s been like for WREX since they formed in 2020, particularly the last year of non-stop touring and finding time to create their upcoming EP SADWORLD, releasing 20th May. “In terms of finishing it, it was tough,” admits guitarist and producer George Donoghue, “we were behind schedule, naturally off the back of that comes burnout, your health and trying to juggle having lives and

SACE6 took the world of heavy music by storm after their 2025 EP release Limerence. Not even a year later and they’re set to release their debut album brutalist. It builds upon their previous releases; showcasing their artistic growth and vision whilst keeping the hauntingly beautiful sound we know and love. Although the personal experiences and emotions both Sace and Noah went through during the creative process played a crucial role in shaping the meaning of the songs, they