Touche Amore/DeafHeaven – Riverside, Newcastle – Gig Review – September 2019

Things got a bit extreme in Newcastle as hardcore specialists Touche Amore and DeafHeaven brought their co-headline show to Riverside. A brutal night of music not for the faint-hearted, though contrasting slightly in their styles, both bands proved that there's still plenty of life in the hardcore/metal genre. Hardcore punk outfit Potrayal of Guilt opened … Continue reading Touche Amore/DeafHeaven – Riverside, Newcastle – Gig Review – September 2019

The LaFontaines – Cluny, Newcastle – Gig review – September 2019

Forget Sunday night blues, I think I've found the perfect cure. From the moment Scottish rap-rock trio The LaFontaines bounced onto the stage at Newcastle's Cluny on Sunday evening they delivered a party atmosphere like no other. It's just something you come to expect from the brilliantly energetic LaFontaines. Touring in support of recently released … Continue reading The LaFontaines – Cluny, Newcastle – Gig review – September 2019

Frank Turner announces No Man’s Land November UK tour

Fresh from his headline set at Newcastle's O2 Academy for the Wastelands Festival last weekend, Frank Turner has quickly announced his return as part of a UK tour in promotion of his upcoming new album. No Man's Land is a concept album celebrating the stories of intriguing women from history whose stories have been forgotten … Continue reading Frank Turner announces No Man’s Land November UK tour

Killswitch Engage are back with a killer new single and details of new album and UK tour

Killswitch Engage have announced that their upcoming eighth studio album Atonement will be released on August 16. To coincide with the release of the album, which will feature guest appearances from former frontman Howard Jones and Testament’s Chuck Billy, the metalcore greats have released the first single, which is called Unleashed. Of the song (which … Continue reading Killswitch Engage are back with a killer new single and details of new album and UK tour

Mallory Knox to hit Newcastle in October as part of UK tour for new album

Mallory Knox have announced a new UK tour for September and October to coincide with their new album, which they'll release a month earlier. The eponymous album will be the Cambridge alt-rockers' fourth LP, and the first to not feature original lead vocalist Mikey Chapman who left the band last year. Bassist Sam Douglas steps … Continue reading Mallory Knox to hit Newcastle in October as part of UK tour for new album

The Amazons release new single and announce November UK tour

The Amazons have announced their biggest UK tour to date for November, including a stop at Newcastle's O2 Academy and London's Brixton Academy. The Reading rockers, who will be in Middlesbrough this weekend for Radio 1's Big Weekend, will be in Newcastle on Tuesday, November 12 as part of their long run of UK academy … Continue reading The Amazons release new single and announce November UK tour

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