Itay Gilad

Synthwave as a genre, is extremely unique when compared to other alternative music genres. Whilst some synthwave projects are bands, there are tons of synthwave projects that are invented by just a single person, even though these acts usually have more than a single member when they put on gigs. ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES is a combination of both. This project is designed, and performed by Davey Oberlin,  as well as vocalist Ryan Rose . What ultimately makes this project stand-out, is that it...

BEYOND THE BLACK are no typical symphonic metal act. Their mix of symphonic and at times electronic elements set them apart from other bands within this subgenre such as EPICA.  The German outfit also rarely visits the UK. The last time the band toured the country was in 2022, and that was a co-headline with electronic metallers AMARANTHE . This time, though, BEYOND THE BLACK have returned to the O2 Ritz, the same venue they co-headlined with their Swedish friends, but as proper headliners,...

There are no other subgenres within alternative music quite like progressive rock and metal. There is a variety of factors that make this kind of music so unique. From the complex and unorthodox rhythmic patterns to the atmosphere some bands like to incorporate, prog is one of the most complex genres of music to pull of effectively. HAMASAARI  are one of those bands who like to make their songs sound very grandiose on top of the ambience they emit, and on Pictures , the band deliver a record...