From the deepest depths, SKYND emerged with their unsettling, distorted sounds and haunting lyrics, to combine the two things they love the most – music and true crime. Formed by the vocalist Skynd and multi-instrumentalist Father , the project quickly began receiving recognition amongst everyone, who shared the same passion. Coming back to London after two years, SKYND brought a special show, as there were no openers this night – only them headlining.With nineteen songs on

Lightning and thunder rumblings reverberated throughout the room. The crowd was jolted to attention. Awaking from the hazy slumber of queuing in the sunshine earlier that day, the crowd was ready. All eyes focused as three figures filled the stage, hands waiting in silence for their lead singer. MALLAVORA had arrived. With a single metronome sound leaving the audience on tenterhooks, lead singer Jessica Douek ’s hymn-like vocals started off their set as she took centre stage

THE RAVEN AGE threw an intimate, UK exclusive show in London earlier in April, and although they did not expect a big audience – after all, it was the first Easter weekend, they were delighted with the amount of fans who showed up to celebrate. Opening the night were the Midlands-based BRIGHT BLACK . The Alt Hard Rock-Metal four piece brought a huge wave of energy with them the second they walked onto the stage, and their mission was clear – to make the crowd move. The voca

BUTCHER BABIES and INFECTED RAIN combined forces to bring one of the most raw co-headline tours of this year. Supported on the run by BLACK SPIKES , the night at the O2 Academy Islington could not be any better. Opening the night were the Lithuanian ethereal beings BLACK SPIKES . Their presence, coupled with very distinctive costumes. captivated the crowd almost immediately, but the real surprise was the vocalist’s use of her voice. From emotional screams, to rap, to Lit

Brighton has a way of exporting its finest, and for one night in London, hometown heroes TIGERCUB bring their biggest show to date, pulling together a lineup that proves the south coast scene is very much alive. Supported by VENUS GRRRLS and SNAYX , the evening doubles as a love letter to grassroots music and hometown solidarity. VENUS GRRRLS open with the kind of energy that makes you forget they are the first band on, expending the pit’s energy before TIGERCUB have eve

Coming down to London all the way from Scotland, MASON HILL brought their energetic set, supported by the rising stars DEFENCES . Opening the night were the Hertfordshire five-piece DEFENCES , who returned to The Underworld for the first time since 2019. Although the floor was still filling up when they took over, the energy Cherry Duesbury (vocals), William Alex Young (screams/keys), Calum Wilmot (guitar), Owen Hughes-Holland (bass) and Kyle Park (drums) brought was hig

Speed metal truly alive as Scottish metallers HELLRIPPER bring their take on metal to the stage. The headliner love metal and support the scene wherever they can, that’s why they have brought along DEVASTATOR and SCHIZOPHRENIA . Taking the opening set was Derbyshire based DEVASTATOR , who brought their take on blackened thrash with a speed metal direction, as all bands had on this bill, taking over the stage with attitude and direction from the moment they arrived. The crow

PHOENIX LAKE are a UK-based melodic metal band from Nottingham, formed in 2018. They are known for their vocalist’s powerful vocals and blend elements of metalcore and hard rock to create a sound that’s unique and nostalgic at the same time. Having been on tour with bands such as SKARLETT RIOT and appeared at festivals such as Bloodstock, this debut headline tour seems like the perfect start for fans to see what a headline set sounds like. Unfortunately off the bat there was

In the dusky evening haze of Manchester venue Ambers, the warm glow of its wide-set-entrance invites onlookers down three flights of stairs to its dark basement. It's a perfect night for a trip to your favourite local haunt, and for gloom punks WITCH FEVER , and this final set in the UK is nothing short of a homecoming. Off the back of the macabre-inspired record Fever Eaten - and a coveted spot as the Out Of Rage Halloween cover - they embark on their European tour with a ro

Birmingham’s MIRRORTALK opened the show, bringing a polished take on emo revival that pulls their grunge and shoegaze influences together into a shimmering wall of fuzzy guitars and 00's nostalgia. It is not the most original formula in the world, but when it is delivered with this level of heartfelt enthusiasm, it is hard to not end up won over. Making the most out of an unfamiliar crowd to test out fresh material that takes in some modern hardcore influences, adding in the

After over a year, Australian indie rock outfit LAST DINOSAURS returned to the UK for their run of anniversary shows to celebrate their second studio release Wellness ; with a re-issue back in February, it was about time the band brought a small intimate show at the Garage in London. Starting off the night, REBOUNDER from New York graced the stage. While experiencing some technical difficulties, their bassist picked up a guitar and just started serenading the crowd as we w

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

On the backend of the EU and UK leg of their Prowler Tour, Pop Punk veterans WATERPARKS entered the O2 Academy in Bristol last Wednesday to deliver a high energy, crowd-pleaser of a set. Whilst the momentum of the evening was catapulted to a difficult high to follow by support in Irish emo’s GREYWIND , WATERPARKS were able to build off the back of that movement and keep the crowd’s spirits high. First up were the openers and alt-emo vanguards GREYWIND, who were able to brin

German thrash giants KREATOR brought their high production and perfectly curated lineup to London for a night of moshing, energy and metal magic. Opening the night was the most modern band on the bill, NAILS who brought their trademark grindcore short form songs. From the moment they started, their sound was dense and heavy, for a three-piece, without being overwhelming. The band worked as one unit of sound. Their stage setup was simple, harking back to the band's roots of

On the opening night of their Under Celestial Alignments tour, NORDIC GIANTS arrived at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff to a strong crowd turnout and an expectant room. From the start, this felt like something more than just a live show — closer to a cinematic experience than a traditional gig. Opening the evening, FALSE HOPE FOR THE SAVAGE set the tone early with an energetic and melodic performance. Driven by strong, punchy drums and expansive soundscapes, their set pulled the

There begins an almost divine premonition at small, personal venues, the first weaving stanzas of a story born in a manger of sticky floors and blown out speakers. A prophecy found somewhere between the dark ceiling, its pattern lost under layers of thick paint and grease, between the bands politely shouting to a sound-tech only across the room, and the screeching roadworks just outside. That, sooner rather than later, the bands here will be found on great, windswept stages,

When you hear the name POPPY , what do you think of first? Bristol has seen yet another wave of metal fans at the beginning of March, as the Metal Queen POPPY made her way to the city as a part of her Constantly Nowhere Tour, promoting her latest release Empty Hands . Known for her artistic blend of everything heavy and pop, her appearance at the Electric Bristol was very anticipated by many fans. Bringing with her OCEAN GROVE and FOX LAKE , two bands that would be a sin

Despite forming thirty-three years ago, this is only the second time Phoenix based GREY DAZE have graced the UK soil. Initially founded by the late Chester Bennington , they made headlines and solidified their place in rock history with some iconic songs. After pausing making music in 1998, the band reformed with original drummer Sean Dowdell and with a new front-man, but the same killer sound that fans know and love. After touring for a while with their back catalogue, rei

Most people choose to spend their Sunday evenings relaxing and preparing for the week ahead. Instead, two-thousand people came down to the Shepherds Bush Empire to dance, mosh and have the time of their lives inside Midwichopolis, the city where CARPENTER BRUT’S Leather Trilogy takes place. But first, the crowd needed to be warmed up a bit. Enter SIERRA VEINS , who took to the stage armed with nothing more than a MIDI keyboard, pad, and a MIDI controller. But calling her set

HAIL THE SUN prove why boundaries are there to be broken and needles are there to be moved with a new era for melodic post-hardcore. Innovating a clean, vocals-forward sound, laced with intricate guitars that prescribe intense emotion, with their new record Cut Turn Fade Back , they have defined their own space within the Will Swan adjacent cinematic universe. With the phenomenal KURT TRAVIS - and in Leeds BLACK SURF - the band embarked on yet another highly acclaimed tour