Music

Reforming, returning and reigniting a music industry revival, The Damned Things release their second studio album 'High Crimes' via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to first full-length debut 'Ironiclast', 'High Crimes' results in a record relishing in each individual member's essence, erupting in an energetic sonic dynamism.

Ohio rockers Nine Shrines' spirited intent to dominate the rock realm pursues in their latest record 'Retribution Therapy', broadly blending between the extremities of metalcore and euphonious melodic songwriting. Surfacing in the music scene in 2014, the Cleveland cohort is derived of members from nostalgic noughties alternative artists Attack Attack!, Downplay, Life on Repeat and Strangers to Wolves, arising as the new Nine Shrines moniker. Now, the band are stepping out with repressed angst, articulated in their ruthlessly incendiary new record.

The Xcerts are currently rounding off their most successful album cycle to date with 'Hold On To Your Heart'. In the last 16 months it's seen the Scottish trio get a top 40 album, tour across Europe, release their 'Wildheart Dreaming' EP which features tracks that didn’t make the album and take their sound to arenas with Busted. We ventured down to the London show of their tour at The Garage to have one last dance, before they head back into the studio to record their follow-up album.

Introducing anthemic band The Alchemy, a new rock outfit from Canterbury, UK, who have recently released their debut album 'Chemical Daydream', a blend of rock, indie and electronic music. Do the band impress with their debut full-length? Read on to hear our thoughts!

Busted are back and are taking their new album 'Half Way There' out on tour across the UK. With support from Brigade and The Xcerts at the Southampton date, we went down to see if the kings of pop could regain their crown.

With 'The Valley', Whitechapel have built upon their delving into melodic territories in 'Mark of the Blade', and refined it to bring a more natural, determined sound. An emotional, self-exploratory record which is their most ambitious yet, and amongst their strongest.

Forming through their mutual love of hardcore, London's High Rise return with their new EP 'Endeavours'. Three years on from their record 'Left It For Everything', the five-piece are back and as strong as ever.

James Lavelle’s UNKLE returns with the anticipated follow-up album The Road: Part II / Lost Highway. Despite promising what we have come to expect from Lavelle, a host of well-known names, does this massive mixtape loose itself in its size?

Following on from a successful album cycle for 'Hold On To Your Heart' The Xcerts have released their 'Wildheart Dreaming' EP, featuring four tracks which didn't make the cut for the main release.

Melodic, heavy music ensemble Modern Error's emergence amongst post-hardcore has marked one of teal-tinged aesthetics and impressive first impressions in the industry. Debut EP Lost In The Noise is a three-part themed project, divided by the eight tracks that delve into a psychological rollercoaster of toxicity, desolation and self-separation from society.