From the very first second, "Twisted" gave me a stunned facial impression. Firstly, because Mason Hill are back, and secondly—that opening riff? Ooft! Instantly gripping. It’s punchy, confident, and I’m pretty sure it sets the tone for what feels like a darker, heavier chapter for the band. I am absolutely ready for it. What really … Continue reading Single Review: Mason Hill – “Twisted”
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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)
Album Review: Worm – Necropalace
Worm are very much a band that have been firmly on my radar since their inception. They've always been something of an enigma, so imagine my absolute joy to find that from a pit of ominous sludge, they’ve emerged into the realm of symphonic black metal with Necropalace. If the album cover—which feels like it … Continue reading Album Review: Worm – Necropalace
Gig Review: Preacher Stone / Revenant – Bannermans, Edinburgh (3rd February 2026)
Well, it's the second night in a row at Bannermans, but a different pace tonight with some good old Southern Rock n Roll from headliners Preacher Stone and touring support Revenant. The Revenant boys open up with the first two songs from last year's Best Medicine EP, starting with "Public Service Announcement". It’s a real … Continue reading Gig Review: Preacher Stone / Revenant – Bannermans, Edinburgh (3rd February 2026)
Gig Review: Lucie Sue / Facepalm – Bannermans, Edinburgh (2nd February 2026)
Here we are back at Bannermans for rising French rocker Lucie Sue on her first UK headline tour for last year's album, Battlestation. First up, though, we have touring support from Facepalm, a young three-piece from Leeds. The band open up with "Rock & A Hard Place", a real fast-paced, drum-driven pounder of a song. … Continue reading Gig Review: Lucie Sue / Facepalm – Bannermans, Edinburgh (2nd February 2026)
Album Review: Converge – Love Is Not Enough
For three decades, Converge have been constant deliverers of musical catharsis. As we enter the bleakest part of the year, they return right on time with their new album, Love Is Not Enough. The album immediately makes an impact with the ear-shattering opening title track, "Love Is Not Enough". Well, it's everything you want from … Continue reading Album Review: Converge – Love Is Not Enough