CAGE FIGHT are on the rise and continuing to climb the ladder of success. Born out of the Covid lockdown, musicians came together to create a bedroom project that has evolved into something rather special in the world of femme fronted metal. After recently finishing a tour supporting EMPLOYED TO SERVE, they are now releasing their sophomore album Exuvia. Using a word like 'exuvia' as a title reflects not only the meaning of the word; the outer shell that sheds by creatures g

The rise of emotionally charged metalcore in the UK has never felt more electric or unapologetically diverse than it does at the moment. What was once a niche has exploded into a brilliant genre where guttural screams sit beside harmonising vocals. From fierce anthems of defiance to haunting ballads about mental health, it is here to stay. With a roster of three awesome bands on this EMPLOYED TO SERVE bill, it proved to everyone in the room that this scene belongs to everyone

“Welcome to our funeral”, says vocalist Serena Cherry with a knowing grin. On this final tour with the iconic SVALBARD, the emotions were running high. Multiple sold out dates throughout some iconic UK venues were the host to a tour full of big feelings and even bigger riffs. SVALBARD brought the best the new generation of UK bands has to offer with them for one last ride. Brighton’s finest KNIFE BRIDE opened the night with heavy riffs and high energy. Starting off with th

British metal isn’t just surviving right now, it’s thriving. We’ve rounded up 10 of our best and brightest home-grown bands hitting the...