Welcome to Amerindian rock! – Ready To Rock meets Canadian-based trio VAYA

Welcome to Amerindian rock. VAYA are a spiritual three-piece rock band based in Canada and tracing their roots back to Amerindian descent - one of the indigenous (pre-Columbus) peoples of the Americas, with an American and Indian blend. With one album already released, the band are Victoria (vocals) Philippe  (guitar) and Raphaël (drums). They describe themselves … Continue reading Welcome to Amerindian rock! – Ready To Rock meets Canadian-based trio VAYA

New Years Day – Unbreakable – Album Review

I've a confession to make with New Years Day. A band that's been on my radar for a few years now, they have everything that should make me a huge fan. Easy-listen, anthem rock in the mould of Shinedown, Halestorm and Alter Bridge is usually right up my street and I would certainly put New … Continue reading New Years Day – Unbreakable – Album Review

Dinosaur Pile-up release second single Back Foot from upcoming fourth album

Alt-rockers Dinosaur Pile-Up have released the second single from their upcoming fourth album Celebrity Mansions. Back Foot was premiered on Radio 1 on Monday and the Leeds trio have now released a brilliant comedy video to accompany the single. With a slacker rock template, Back Foot is a fun combination of guitars, bass and drum … Continue reading Dinosaur Pile-up release second single Back Foot from upcoming fourth album

Cassels release new politically-charged single and video Snowflake In Winter

London duo Cassels have released new single Snowflake In Winter, and accompanied its release with a brand new music video to boot. The brainchild of brothers Loz and Jim Beck, Cassels have been gaining plenty of attention for their direct style, both lyrically and musically. Not one to shy away from getting straight to the … Continue reading Cassels release new politically-charged single and video Snowflake In Winter

Introducing Rozu – The Denver, Colorado post-hardcore metallers

Taking inspiration from bands such as Underoath, Saosin, and BlessTheFall, Rozu are a four-piece post-hardcore band from Denver, Colorado. With a passion for metal and music in general, the guys from Rozu have a goal to be career musicians and tour the world sharing their music and energy in live performances wherever they go. The … Continue reading Introducing Rozu – The Denver, Colorado post-hardcore metallers

Papa Roach – O2 Academy Newcastle – Gig Review – 23/04/19

Newsflash: The world that we live in, it’s not a very nice one. Okay, so maybe that isn’t very ground-breaking news you will read today, but by god it’s accurate. Sick of Brexit talk? You can be sure to find an alternative in the news from the latest financial crash, sickening crime or, god forbid, … Continue reading Papa Roach – O2 Academy Newcastle – Gig Review – 23/04/19

Papa Roach guaranteed to bring the rock party in Newcastle

One week today Papa Roach will be hitting Newcastle's O2 Academy, and you can be sure of a great night if you're heading along. With a back-catalogue compromising some of the greatest nu-metal classics like their always-cool classic Last Resort, it's easy to imagine why a Roach show would be so fun. But their music … Continue reading Papa Roach guaranteed to bring the rock party in Newcastle

Thieves of Liberty delight as they win Fireball’s hottest band 2019 – will join full Fuelling the Fire tour

Sunderland rockers Thieves of Liberty are delighted after being named as Fireball's Hottest Band 2019. Winning the competition means they will now perform every date of the 2019 Fireball Fuelling the Fire tour, with full details to be announced later. Back in November the female-fronted four-piece were the opening support on the Fireball Tour at … Continue reading Thieves of Liberty delight as they win Fireball’s hottest band 2019 – will join full Fuelling the Fire tour

The Raven Age – Think,Tank Newcastle – 23/03/19 – Gig Review

Given The Raven Age have shared a stage with British metal icons Iron Maiden it shouldn't come as any surprise that they know how to deliver a top class heavy metal show. But even with those lofty expectations, The Raven Age managed to exceed them further still during their headline show at Newcastle's Think,Tank. An … Continue reading The Raven Age – Think,Tank Newcastle – 23/03/19 – Gig Review

Feeder announce new album and UK tour in November

A new single, a new video, a new album and a new tour. Just a quiet Wednesday for Brit rock stars Feeder then. Feeder will play a 14-date UK tour in November, including a stop at Newcastle's O2 Academy, in support of new album Tallulah. The new album - the band's 11th - will be … Continue reading Feeder announce new album and UK tour in November