Picture it: 26+ degrees of sunshine, a sea of pop-punk elder emos with red, factor-50-defying sunburn, checkerboard Vans everywhere you look, band tees of every era, old friends reunited and new ones made — all soundtracked by the music you discover, relive, and that takes you right back to your youth. Slam Dunk Festival North … Continue reading Festival Review: Slam Dunk North 2026 – Temple Newsham Park, Leeds (24th May 2026)
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President announce debut album ‘Blood Of Your Empire’ and autumn 2026 UK tour dates
Enigmatic, anonymous metal outfit President have officially announced the details of their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Blood Of Your Empire, set for release on 4th September 2026 via Atlantic Records. In tandem with the album announcement, the band has mapped out a 13-date autumn headline campaign across the UK and Europe. Operating under a … Continue reading President announce debut album ‘Blood Of Your Empire’ and autumn 2026 UK tour dates
Gig Review: President / TheBoyShadow – SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow (15th April 2026)
With the mystery of no officially announced support acts, it’s safe to say anyone with a taste for the brutal and melodic were thoroughly surprised yet tantalised by newly formed band TheBoyShadow. Connor Sweeney, former guitarist for Liverpool-based metalcore band Loathe, unveiled his new project by releasing the group's one and only published single on … Continue reading Gig Review: President / TheBoyShadow – SWG3 Galvanizers, Glasgow (15th April 2026)
Festival Review: Takedown 2026 Day 2 – Portsmouth Guildhall (4th April 2026)
Friday’s Takedown Festival line-up had set a very high bar indeed! There seemed to be a lot more people here at the start of Saturday’s festivities though, more than last year even. Higher numbers bode well for the future of the event, although it made it more important for me to plan my day and … Continue reading Festival Review: Takedown 2026 Day 2 – Portsmouth Guildhall (4th April 2026)
Mouth Culture, Zetra and more join Takedown Festival 2026 lineup
The award-nominated independent rock and metal festival, Takedown, has announced the next wave of artists for its 2026 edition. The festival is set to return to the Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday, 3rd and Saturday, 4th April 2026, delivering another packed lineup to the south coast. Newly confirmed for the Saturday bill are Leicester’s alternative rock … Continue reading Mouth Culture, Zetra and more join Takedown Festival 2026 lineup