Itay Gilad

Some bands clearly need no introduction. VOIVOD are clearly progressive thrash metal legends, and are definitely capable of selling clubs wherever they go. Pair them with blackened thrash heroes MIDNIGHT, and an appetising yet bizarre menu is set. Unusually, Rebellion hosted this co-headline monolith which is strange as the iconic Manchester venue rarely hosts shows where more than one headliner is involved in, so not only is the lineup slightly random, with having blackened death metallers...

When it comes to the current state of hard rock, there are bands who focus on creating really catchy, albeit bland-sounding music with a structure that people are used to. This is fine, but this isn't something that'll make you stand out. This is where SHINEDOWN come in. With EI8HT, the band, who have never been more popular, will be marking the release of what is their most unique, and varied album yet. With 18 songs on the tracklist, this is the American four-piece at their peak. EI8HT...

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, as well as British...