It’s good to recognise your own limitations. Musician, producer, and frontman of industrial metal ensemble Al Jourgensen Ministry admits himself that their best work is never done under a democratic president, so it makes sense that he has managed to jettison out one last Tr*mp-era record with the band before …

The glitter punk/glam rock sensibility that was everywhere in the 1970s and 1980s has long fascinated me. Those musicians who went all out to tie their aesthetic to their sound made for some of the most interesting auditory experiences around. Recent music trends have ventured away from the visual elements …

Music is a tough game to play: many people want to make it their livelihood, so put all of their time and effort into the venture – oftentimes for little reward. Luckily, every now and then, a few musicians might get a breakthrough. Take, for example, the amazing opportunity which …

Going to see a gig for a band you’re not overly familiar with is a bit of a stressful experience at the best of times. It’s exacerbated exponentially when the group in question have somewhat mixed reviews. Hollywood Undead is one such band. The Californian rap rock five piece have …

It doesn’t seem like five minutes since Dallas’ Fit For A King were gracing us with their last album, Deathgrip. But it appears that they want to waste no time in getting out another record. This time, they’ve given us Dark Skies to sink our teeth into. A lot of …

There’s a lot to be said for making the best out of a bad situation. So, let’s say your hometown is the drug capital of the UK, has a 40% unemployment rate, and only really comes alive during the summer as families flock to it for a two week holiday …

The Faim have been extra busy this year. Not content with releasing their first singles and embarking on their debut tours (tours which have taken this Perth export to the other side of the world and back), their debut EP Summer is a Curse is out this month. The titular …

Bury Tomorrow are annoyingly good. It’s almost exhausting to listen to their brand new album Black Flame, since every track demands your undivided attention. This monolithic record is the fifth from the Hampshire quintet, and for me it was instantly added to my list of favourite metal albums. If you’re …

Hardcore band MSRY don’t know when to quit. Not content with releasing brand new EP Safety First, they’ve also just finished a co-headline UK tour with their friends in MTXS. Since it’s been a busy few months for the Oxford trio, there’s no better time to sit down with them and …

Experimental punk rock metalheads Rolo Tomassi graced the stage at Download Festival once again this year. What I caught of their show was as brilliant as to be expected: it was packed with energy, heavy tunes, and theatrical displays. I caught up with Eva Spence and James Spence after they’d …

New Illinois based rock band Homesafe certainly might turn heads with a song called “Vanilla-scented Laser Beams.” At the very least, it caught my attention. This recent single, from their debut album One, comes after a long line of self-released EPs. In the four years since Homesafe’s formation, they’ve been …

Confidence is a key ingredient for any musician’s career. Des Rocs, a.k.a. Secret Weapons‘ Danny Rocco, has that particular personality trait in spades. He might not have many singles released just yet, but those that are available to the public are making some pretty big waves in his music scene. …