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

Zetra announce new EP and release new single

A new sound of darkness takes shape... Enigmatic synth rock duo, Zetra, have stepped out from the shadows to announce a new 5-track EP, titled Believe. It will be released digitally on August 22nd via Nuclear Blast Records. They have also released an ethereal, crushingly beautiful new single "The Spider". On "The Spider", Zetra commented: … Continue reading Zetra announce new EP and release new single

Zetra release video for dreamy single “So”

Inimitable synth rock enigma Zetra have released an ethereal video for their recent single "So". The dreamy, anthemic track is the duo's first new music since the release of their self-titled debut album in September of last year. The video was directed and edited by Billy Howard Price. Zetra have also today released two new … Continue reading Zetra release video for dreamy single “So”

Gig Review: Creeper / Zetra / Naut – The Leadmill, Sheffield (23rd March 2024)

Creeper are a Southampton formed band who have been making their name known for about 10 years now. The band have a macabre background, with vampiric tendencies tingling their lore. After a successful tour promoting their newest album, Sanguivore, last year, Creeper are embarking on a UK tour supporting smaller venues and promoters. I made … Continue reading Gig Review: Creeper / Zetra / Naut – The Leadmill, Sheffield (23rd March 2024)

Gig Review: Svalbard / Zetra / Hidden Mothers / Without Love – The Key Club, Leeds (21st October 2023)

Tonight, the rising Bristol based Svalbard play Leeds. Supported by three other bands, the headline act are promoting their new album, The Weight of the Mask. The tour has seen the band perform in Europe and finish with two dates in the UK, the final date of which being today. Without Love are a 4-piece … Continue reading Gig Review: Svalbard / Zetra / Hidden Mothers / Without Love – The Key Club, Leeds (21st October 2023)