After a decade-long hiatus, the politically charged, socially conscious collective My Ruin are back with their eleventh studio album, Declaration of Resistance. Fusing classic metal, hardcore, punk, doom, rap-rock, and spoken-word ferocity, they are kicking and screaming into 2026! Although the years seem to have melted away far too quickly, there is a familiarity in … Continue reading Album Review: My Ruin – Declaration Of Resistance
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Album Review: Alter Bridge – Alter Bridge
It’s a strange proposition to be listening to a new Alter Bridge album at the top of the year with a tour to follow in March. Traditionally, we’ve had an album in Autumn with the subsequent tour at some point before Christmas. But then again, it’s a strange proposition for album eight to be your … Continue reading Album Review: Alter Bridge – Alter Bridge
Album Review: Kreator – Krushers of the World
With the release of Krushers Of The World, Kreator once again asserts their dominance in the thrash metal landscape. This latest album marks a significant milestone in the band’s storied career, showcasing both their enduring vitality and their willingness to evolve within the genre. For metal fans and critics alike, Krushers Of The World invites … Continue reading Album Review: Kreator – Krushers of the World
Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Wheatus / Punk Rock Factory + Jon Mahon – Wembley Arena, London (13th December 2025)
You have to be a popular band to fill an arena. You can be a good band and fill an arena. However, not every good band is popular and therefore can’t fill an arena and not every popular band is good but can still fill an arena (did someone say Sleep Token?). Thankfully, Bowling For … Continue reading Gig Review: Bowling For Soup / Wheatus / Punk Rock Factory + Jon Mahon – Wembley Arena, London (13th December 2025)
Gig Review: The Molotovs / Riviera – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow (6th January 2026)
Six days into 2026 and (finally) my and our first gig of the year! King Tuts was sold out tonight, so I feel lucky we managed to scrape in to tonight's show, but I believe it was a perfect one for us to start with. A small, independent venue. An up-and-coming headliner. A local support. … Continue reading Gig Review: The Molotovs / Riviera – King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow (6th January 2026)
Bloodstock 2025 – Sunday Review
Sunday morning brings the fatigue, but The Cartographer kicked things off on the New Blood stage, followed by Barbarian Hermit on the Sophie stage. Despite the name, there were no funky costumes, just heavy riffs. One Machine woke up the main stage with some flame pyro boxes, warming up the front row nicely. I had … Continue reading Bloodstock 2025 – Sunday Review