The Michigan post-hardcore crew La Dispute have just treated us to the third instalment of their ambitious new project. No One Was Driving the Car is the band's first full-length effort since 2019’s Panorama, and they’ve been drip-feeding it to us in acts. This latest drop, Act III, features five brand-new tracks that dive deeper … Continue reading La Dispute announce February 2026 UK tour dates with Vs Self and Pijn
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Gig Review: Punk Rock Factory / The Bottom Line / Sean Smith – Barrowlands, Glasgow (13th February 2026)
Ah Barrowlands. A legendary venue and one that so many bands want to play, instantly recongiseable from photos from the square panels in the ceiling! Tonight it is playing host to some bonkers pop-punkery as Punk Rock Factory continue their journey up the venue ladder. Opening and keeping people going between sets is DJ Sean … Continue reading Gig Review: Punk Rock Factory / The Bottom Line / Sean Smith – Barrowlands, Glasgow (13th February 2026)
Classic Cover: Mass Insanity – “An Experiment In Homicide” (original by Cannibal Corpse)
Polish death metal veterans Mass Insanity have decided to celebrate the season of romance in the heaviest way possible. Forget the chocolates and roses; the Chojnice-based quartet have just dropped a blistering cover of the Cannibal Corpse classic "An Experiment In Homicide". The track has been recorded for an upcoming tribute compilation titled Butchered By … Continue reading Classic Cover: Mass Insanity – “An Experiment In Homicide” (original by Cannibal Corpse)
Black metal event Tynebound announced for Newcastle this September
The team behind the massive Fortress Festival have teamed up with Reaper Agency UK to bring a brand-new two-day event to the North East. Dubbed Tynebound, the gathering is set to take over Newcastle’s Anarchy Brew Co. on 5-6 September 2026, promising a focused curation of raw and atmospheric black metal. Following the string of … Continue reading Black metal event Tynebound announced for Newcastle this September
Frozen Soul get straight to the point with new rager “Absolute Zero”
Texas death metal crew Frozen Soul aren't exactly known for messing about, and they've proven it again by dropping a ferocious new track titled "Absolute Zero". Clocking in at a blink-and-you'll-miss-it 53 seconds, it’s a total punch to the gut that ditches the bells and whistles in favour of pure, unadulterated aggression. The song is … Continue reading Frozen Soul get straight to the point with new rager “Absolute Zero”
Italian goth rock outfit Corvin drop debut single / video “Dead End Pyre”
If you’re into the gloomier side of the tracks, there’s a new name you need to get on your radar. Corvin, a fresh face on the Italian gothic rock scene, have just unleashed their debut single and video, "Dead End Pyre". While the band might be new, the faces behind it certainly aren't, with the … Continue reading Italian goth rock outfit Corvin drop debut single / video “Dead End Pyre”