EP Review: Wild Spelks – A House Full of Strangers (Self Released)
Newcastle melodic punk newcomers Wild Spelks will release their debut EP ‘A House Full of Strangers’, on June 21st, 2024.
Author: Carl Fisher
Historical Heavy Metal Group, Forlorn Hope, Return with ‘Valour – Part 1’ and Lead Track ‘Down In Flames’
‘Down in Flames’ is the new single from Forlorn Hope and is based on the real life story of Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson during the Battle of Britain in World War II. Accompanied by a visually striking lyric video, the song features on the group’s upcoming EP, ‘Valour – Part I’, released on August 30th 2024.
Album Review: Kittie – Fire (Sumerian Records)
It has been thirteen years since Kittie last released an album (2011’s I’ve Failed You), and now, the legendary metal band make their return with the much-anticipated new album, ‘Fire’. Out on June 21st, 2024, via Sumerian Records.
Album Review: Portrait – The Host (Metal Blade Records)
Following up 2021’s acclaimed ‘At One With None’, Sweden’s Portrait return with their sixth album ‘The Host’, the first album to feature guitarist Karl Gustafsson as part of the bands’ line-up. It will be released on June 21st, 2024, via Metal Blade Records.
Album Review: Aklash – Reincarnation (Self Released)
Brit progressive black metallers, Aklash will release their engulfing new album, ‘Reincarnation’ on June 20th, 2024.
Dream Metal Band Iress Release New Single – ‘In Reverse’
The stalwart Los Angeles-based dream metal band, Iress, have now released their new single ‘In Reverse’. Taken from their upcoming album ‘Sleep Now, In Reverse’, out 26th July 2024 via Church Road Records (ROW) and Dune Altar (USA).
EP Review: Tether. – Mirror Work (Self Released)
London post-hardcore newcomers Tether. will release their debut EP ‘Mirror Work’ on June 21st, 2024.
Mangata Festival: 2024 Edition Nearly Sold Out!
Mangata Festival, the premier heavy music event in Nottingham City Centre, returns on 13th July for its biggest edition yet. Taking place across four vibrant venues: Rescue Rooms, Red Room, Ghost Nightclub, and the Tap & Tumbler.