HYPHEN’s rebel scum tour was the perfect start to the May bank holiday in Newcastle; a curated lineup of the best of contemporary punk and high energy sets making it a ninth birthday to remember for one attendee of Digital. Out of Rage favourite NATIVE JAMES began his set promptly at half seven, opening with lead Confessions of a Sinner single Fallen and quickly getting the crowd moving. The pit opened up for its follow up Hammer and the two steppers would keep their knees h

Ipswich’s alt-rock icons BASEMENT became a well-known name throughout the UK grunge scene over a decade ago, mainly thanks to the release of their cathartic second full-length record Colourmeinkindness in 2012, as well as a formidable stage presence that saw them open for acts such as BRING ME THE HORIZON and would establish a cult following that wouldn’t falter even after a half-decade hiatus from releasing music. To celebrate the band’s highly anticipated return with WIRED

Despite the venue’s small size, the room is already busy before the first band even appears. There is a quiet anticipation building early on, with people squeezing closer to the stage as the night gets underway. Opening the evening were STEPOVER, making the trip over from the Isle of Wight. Their set begins slowly and atmospherically, easing the crowd in before crashing drums suddenly kick the room into life as they launch into their latest single. The drummer was easily the

If there were a competition for the most outlandish act on tonight’s roster, every band would be a strong contender. In the high rafters of Manchester Academy 3, a quartet of genre-defying acts fronted by Japanese metal headbangers PALEDUSK promise an electrifying evening set to shock and stun. As maestros of chaos, they set the standard tour with Japanese metalcore titans KNOSIS, mathrock heavyweights GREYHAVEN and Australian newblood openers HEADWRECK. Together, they effort

Hailing from Bristol, alt-metal band MALLAVORA have come a long way in recent years. It was only fitting for their debut album What If Better Never Comes? (released March 2026) that the band revisited for a special homecoming at the Exchange Bristol to play their album in full, back in the city where they first made their mark in 2019. Out of Rage last caught up with MALLAVORA during their high energy set supporting BANSHEE at London’s The Dome just last month, seeing them no

Under the glittering disco balls adorning the ceiling of The Grace, London, fans eagerly gathered for LOVE RARELY’s hotly anticipated release show of their debut album Pain Travels, via Big Scary Monsters. The follow up to 2024’s EP Lonely People, Pain Travels has garnered critical acclaim for the band’s charged lyrics and volatile, amped up sound, signalling the next progressive step for them. Releasing between their incredible support slot for CALLOUS DAOBOYS in early 2026

Some gigs ease you in. This one didn’t bother. At Rough Trade Bristol, there’s always that split feeling — relaxed on the surface, something heavier underneath. Early on, it felt calm enough. Drinks moving, conversations going. But the room already felt loaded, like it was waiting to tip. The openers made sure it did. KNIFE BRIDE came in sharp and straight to the point. No slow build, no filler — just a set that knew exactly what it was doing. Controlled, aggressive, and prop

There are some shows that are just as unforgettable for bands as they are to the attending public, and this was the mutual feeling shared by Swedish electronic metalcore act SOLENCE and the packed Manchester academy 3 that showed up for a party unlike no other, with a show of non-stop, raw, energy and infectious, rhythm infused metalcore. The Swedish heroes did not come alone, as support came from one of the most exciting up and coming international bands WRITTEN BY WOLVES, a

Thursday night for a group of London metalheads was one of the most insane gigs in the alternative space this year. GRAPHIC NATURE played a sold out headline show at The Dome and the energy was electric. In the past year alone GRAPHIC NATURE have supported bands like THROWN and STRAY FROM THE PATH and played a multitude of festivals including Download, Slamdunk and 2000trees. Their momentum is far from slowing down with the start of a new era marked with the release of their

Nottingham’s Rock City was already spilling onto the streets on Saturday night. A sea of black stretched down the queue, wrapping around the block. A quiet signal that this was more than just another tour stop. By the time Florida’s DARK DIVINE took to the stage for their first ever Nottingham appearance, the room was still filling - yet the energy inside was already at full capacity. DARK DIVINE wasted no time establishing their presence. Opening with intensity, they leaned

KIM GORDON, the icon behind the cultural sensation that was SONIC YOUTH, has returned to London after two years. Bringing songs from her third studio album, Play Me, as well as her other work, the night was indeed a nostalgic leap in the past and a celebration of the present. Opening the night was LONNIE GUNN. The New Jersey-born and Brighton-based artist brought a full band with her to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and from the beginning it was obvious the performance at the w

On a lush sunny Saturday, Cardiff’s infamous Womanby Street finds itself lined with black band t-shirts darting between its legendary venues – Fuel Rock Club and Clwb Ifor Bach. What’s the occasion? Noizzefest. Since 2024, Noizze magazine has brought its favourite upcoming heavy hitters to their home city. After the closure of The Moon, this year they have moved venues, upgrading the capacity and calibre of artists across three stages. HAMMARTIA The day starts by darting up

On the outside, SPEED became a phenomenon almost overnight. With the release of the Sydney hardcore heavyweight's gritty genre-defying single, The First Test, the raspy flute notes symbolised a lifetime of Jem Siow's two impossible worlds - hardcore vocalist and classical music teacher - being impassionately meshed together. At its core, the track demonstrated the band's commitment to freedom of expression, but halfway across the world, it ignited a kerosene-fuelled generatio

On paper, a three-band bill in a venue the size of Glasgow’s Slay might read like a fairly standard night out. In reality, April 24th delivered something that felt far bigger than the room could reasonably contain. With AD INFINITUM making their Glasgow debut alongside support from SKARLETT RIOT and SECRET RULE, this was a stacked lineup that never once dipped in energy. First up, SECRET RULE wasted absolutely no time setting the tone. From the first few moments, it was clear

THE DEAD COLLECTIVE embarked on their first ever headline UK tour with twelve shows this April, we were lucky enough to catch them at their London stop at O2 Academy Islington. The Metamorphosis tour is a perfectly polished show full of their best rock and roll tracks, with more shows throughout the UK still to go. The London supporting act was ANCHOR LANE all the way from Scotland, this being the first show they’ve played in London for four years. Before they started the roo

SEAHAVEN have always felt like a band suspended in that liminal space between confession and catharsis, and revisiting their world now feels a bit like opening a long‑sealed letter - you brace for the sting, but you’re drawn in anyway. What makes them compelling isn’t just the moodiness or the slow‑burn tension they’ve perfected; it’s the way their songs seem to articulate emotions people don’t usually say out loud. Performing their album Winter Forever in full, to celebrate

HIRAES are no strangers to an energetic London crowd. With two previous performances at The Dome and the O2 Academy Islington as supporting acts for DARK TRANQUILITY and BE LAKOR. These previous incredible performances had left long-lasting impressions and created a group of devoted fans, ecstatic to see another show in the UK. The Black Heart, located in Camden, is primarily known as a haven for metalheads and those who enjoy alternative music. HIRAES had seized the opportun

Tonight, the packed out London crowd is chanting random Italian, as instructed by THE RUMPLED. However, even if they want to play on stereotypes, the band are much more than just 'mamma mia'. The sheer energy of the bunch is so infectious, it transcends all cultural barriers and unites all the wanderers at the Underworld. Touring alongside the stars, GIRL LIKE THAT took an earlier slot for tonight with a sweet stripped-back set. Although their usual band is not here, the acou

Not all bands age into their legacy—some continue to challenge it, and PIXIES remain one of the few that still feel unpredictable. There is something about PIXIES that resists settling. Decades on from their formation, their music still carries a sense of imbalance—melody rubbing against abrasion, control slipping into chaos. It is not just influence that defines them, but instinct. A band that never quite fits, and never tries to. Formed in Boston in 1986, PIXIES carved o

FROM ASHES TO NEW were no strangers to leading crowds. Having formed back in 2013, and touring extensively across the States, the Pennsylvanian nu-metal rap quartet were ready to make their mark as they embarked on their first ever headline European tour. With expectations high, and the London crowd ravenous for a good show, would the band from across the pond sink or swim in waters new? If starting as you mean to go on was the task for the night, nu-metal London based band