Papillon is a true landmark in Southampton. Its church exterior opposite a theatre sets the tone for something high class, and by day its restaurant is just that. However, by night it’s something altogether different. Home to a music venue by night, it was the turn of CAR BOMB to take control of the sound system and wow a packed audience. First up were the self proclaimed transatlantic noise terrors FRONTIERER. A band that connected across two sides of the world, it’s easy t

When metal bands that integrate electronic influences are brought up, FRONTIERER deserve to be the first recent example mentioned. 2021’s Oxidized was a breakthrough for the mathcore genre, an uncompromising, brutal fifty minutes of music. Quite frankly, if you were one of those lucky enough to hear it at the time, it likely blew your mind. Since that album, five years have passed - but FRONTIERER have remained active, releasing the stellar The Skull Burned Wearing Hell Like

Did you catch the eclipse tonight? The brief moment the moon passed in front of the sun, casting a shadow on its glaringly-bright surface. Rest assured, unlike that fleeting glimpse, these singles aren't going anywhere, and they certainly aren't about to pass us by. Here's what we've been listening to lately: Track of the Week: SiM - Freeze Me Up SiM returns with Freeze Me Up, delivering another explosive dose of their trademark mixture of metal, punk, reggae and electronic.

After nearly a decade away THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN return to London for a triumphant show of chaos and power showcasing why they are the reigning monarchs of mathcore. The weather outside is boiling, the venue working as a sanctuary from the blistering heat. The crowd, already sweaty, lacked any of the lethargy you would expect. Opening tonight was FRONTIERER, who managed to get the crowd moving from the moment they played their first note. Crowd surfers within a band’s fi

Held on the fields of the Fernhill Farm near Bristol, ArcTanGent once again proved to be one of the most fluctuating festivals of the...

Core Festival returns this year with an offering of some of the best bands in alternative music, from Stoner Metal, to Melodic Hardcore,...