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LostAlone are a band that we love. And a band that you should also love. Having just released their smashing new album ‘I’m A UFO In This City’ after a 5 year gap from their debut, they’re here to make a mark. With the likes of 30 Seconds To Mars, My Chemical Romance and Bruce Dickinson backing them – it’s about time you all had a listen at what the fuss is all about. We sat down with the trio before they stormed Islington Academy and got to the bottom of why they may just become your new favourite band…
ALBUM REVIEW: Shinedown – Amaryllis
With every record that the rock titans Shinedown have released, they have got stronger and stronger. However, the jump in quality from previous offering ‘The Sound Of Madness’ and new release ‘Amaryllis’ is so minute that it may as well not be there. ‘
ALBUM REVIEW: The Used – Vulnerable
If you like one of The Used’s albums, you’re bound to enjoy their entire works. The content has never taken an abrupt change in direction, although small differences pop up all over the place (such as the increased use of electronics), which helps keep the interest in The Used alive. ‘Vulnerable’ may just be one of the best albums that The Used have released.
ALBUM REVIEW: Zico Chain – The Devil In Your Heart
Zico Chain should be huge. Fact! And in a world where musical talent triumphed over money grabbing labels and shitty talent shows didnʼt exist – they would be. Their debut album ʻFoodʼ, released in 2009, was an absolute beast of an album, one that should have propelled them into the view of every rock fan.
ALBUM: Halestorm – The Strange Case Of…
It’s about time girls were given a good role model. A powerful and confident woman to look up to. So, Halestorm front-woman Lzzy Hale is just what has been needed. But – as ‘Paramore is a band!’ is said about the idolisation of Hayley Williams – Halestorm is a band! And a fucking amazing one at that.
LIVE REVIEW: Steel Panther, Brixton Academy, 31/03/12
The 80’s was an amazing era for music. An era notorious for the alcohol and drugs (and women) consumed by ‘Hair Metal’ bands. An era that spawned an image that many people still replicate today, and a sound that has been copied more times than we can physically count. But where Steel Panther stand out from this copycat crowd, is that they are a parody – and that’s what makes them so fun.
ALBUM: Seether – Holding On To Strings Better Left To Fray
We know what you all expect from a review about a Seether record by now. The standard ‘Seether are boring’ or ‘Seether are depressing’ being among the most common comments we’ve read in the past. This isn’t one of those reviews.
Rise To Remain have been forever on the ‘rise’ these past years and have been making quite the name for themselves, but can they ‘remain’ (sorry, that was shocking!). We sat down with frontman Austin Dickinson and lead guitarist Ben Tovey ahead of their biggest headline show to date.
Deuce’s departure from his previous band, Hollywood Undead, was never disguised as being a friendly parting of ways. Shit was said and rumours were spread. But they’re grown men and can put that all behind them and move on right? Urm…
LIVE: Bowling For Soup (Acoustic), Koko, 01/04/12
Bowling For Soup have always been a band that we enjoy watching live. They’re fun, very fun. But, just how easily would this fun translate in an acoustic environment?
