From meaningful progressive rock and metal, to anthemic modern alternative metal, brutal death-infused heaviness, experimental post rock, and more, we’ve reviewed some great releases this week, and here’s our reminder of what has been covered.
Ah Kingston. Sort of London, but also not quite. That’s where you’ll find The Fighting Cocks, a grotty looking venue that is playing host to a trio of bands who all sit on the more emotionally open side of alternative rock and metal.
Groove metal Texans, Upon a Burning Body, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Blood of the Bull’. We spoke to vocalist Danny Leal about the new album and how Upon A Burning Body are in a much better place now they have gone independent.
Rising UK heavyweights Cartoons Can’t Die are set to unleash their highly anticipated new album, ‘Rebirth’, on February 6th. The single/video for ‘Kinslayer’ is out now. In this interview, we talk all things horror with vocalists Mac and Maria.
In the abandoned town of Shelby Oaks, several paranormal YouTubers went missing and one has never been found. Who took Riley Brennan?
Leeds-based alt-rock four-piece Artio will release their sophomore album ‘Soul Rot’ on January 21st, 2026, via LAB Records.
Dutch progressive metal innovators Textures are back with ‘Genotype’ and we spoke to keyboardist Uri Dijk about it, the Textures return, growth from within the band and from a personal perspective, the creative highs and lows, and so much more.
Before the Sirens are a metalcore band with a rock twist and recently released their new EP, ‘As It Is Above, So It Is Below’. In this interview we get to know them a little better.
