Burning Witches, Hammer King – Manchester Academy 3: Live Review
The Witches & Kings tour comes to Manchester with Burning Witches and Hammer King and a feast of Metal.
Bruit – Monolith: EP Review
Bruit revisit their past to offer their view of the mysterious and unpredictable nature of modern life.
Beyond The Black – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
The first ATB gig of the year with Beyond The Black sets the bar almost impossibly high. Seraina Telli and Setyoursails in support.
Albums Of The Year 2025: Opinion
2025 has brought amazing music. Throughout the year, we have covered a wide range of bands and artists across a wide array of genres and styles. Our growing team of writers have nominated albums that they believe represent the year of 2025.
Stellvris on Jinjer: Why I Love
Nicol Hofman from Stellvris joins us for a quick WIL on Jinjer.
Halestorm w/ Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham: Live Review
Halestorm hit the home straight of their UK tour with a show in Birmingham. They have Bloodywood and Kelsy Karter & The Heroines in support.
Various Artists – No Life Till Leather, A Tribute to Kill ‘Em All by Metallica: Album Review
Seminal Metal album, Kill ‘Em All by Metallica gets the tribute treatment from a host of admiring metallers.
Volbeat w/ Bush, Witch Fever – Nottingham Arena: Live Review
Denmark’s Volbeat roll into Nottingham on the back of their recent God Of Angel’s Trust album with Bush and Witch Fever in support.
Leprous – An Evening Of Atonement: Album Review
Leprous capture their in concert magic with an expansive live album
Skindred w/Dead Pony, InRetrospect – Venue23, Wakefield: Live Review
We’re in Wakefield to witness the Skindred journey towards world domination on the Detour. Dead Pony and InRetrospect in support.
Arch Enemy w/ Amorphis, Eluveitie, Gatecreeper – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at the O2 Apollo in Manchester for the Arch Enemy Blood Dynasty tour with Amorphis, Eluveitie and Gatecreeper sharing the bill.
Psychonaut – World Maker: Album Review:
Belgian psychedelic post-metal trio Psychonaut release a masterful new album, all set within music inspired by traumatic life experiences. One which will satiate those of diverse musical tastes
Militarie Gun – God Save The Gun: Album Review
Melodic hardcore outfit, Militarie Gun, fire on all cylinders throughout the entirety of God Save The Gun.
Anders Rasmussen on Ronnie James Dio: Why I Love
Self-confessed fan of Liverpool FC and F1, Anders Rasmussen joins us to share his love of the late, but ever so great talent of Ronnie James Dio.
Killswitch Engage – O2 Academy, Leeds: Live Review
Killswitch Engage head an impressive and hefty bill at the Leeds O2 Academy.