Instrumental prog rock is an ever-growing musical world, full of staggering technical ability and songwriting talent. Standing out is becoming harder and harder; to do so is more and more impressive. Enter guitarist Chris Schiermann.
The LaFontaines are back with their new album Common Problem, the follow up to debut full-length Class; and there’s not a problem in sight. Known for their take on some of life’s biggest issues including political dilemmas, the weather and global issues, it has resulted in a relatable album that works significantly in their favour.
Another year, another outstanding Reading Festival. Taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Richfield Avenue, the three day epic is home to some of the biggest worldwide names spanning across genres far and wide. With a gloriously sunny landscape to top it all off, here's how our weekend at the festival went down...
Alcopop! Records signing Best Ex might be better known to you and me as Best Ex but with a new name and a new sound Ice Cream Anti-Social is their attempt at showing just what the new (and potentially improved) them can do.
Sleep Token marry ethereal soundscapes and heavy prog metal riffs on this second EP, all in worship to the ancient, long-forgotten god known as 'Sleep'. It's weird, but trust us, it sounds great.
When you have a formula as simple as Royal Blood, how do you keep it fresh without ruining your whole sound? On their second album the Brighton duo came up with a simple answer - don't do anything at all.
Wolves is exactly what a good Rise Against album should be, there’s meaning behind a lot of the tracks and they’re catchy enough that you’ll start singing along after a few listens.
Just over seven months on from releasing their debut EP Facade, Leeds based Dire Bloom have released its follow up Seasons. With four tracks and coming in at 14 minutes long it's a short but very solid package of musical goodness.
We headed to Download Festival 2017 to see if the 15th edition would be just as much fun as those before it. With System of a Down, Biffy Clyro and Aerosmith headlining there really was something for everyone to enjoy.
It was foretold that Slam Dunk Festival comes but once a year, falling on the bank holiday of May. What we know for sure is that the annual event signals the beginning of the music festival season and as always Bring the Noise UK was there to help get the the party started with some of our favourite bands from across the globe.