Midlands melodic metallers The Black Hounds return with the release of their sophomore album titled, 'All Kingdoms Fall', which explores the concept that everything, whether good or bad, comes to an end. The band have hit the decade milestone and, since their inception, has had several line-up changes, but the new release and follow-up to their debut 'Colossus' is a testament to the band expanding their sound and finding their groove. The opening track, 'Foundations, ' is a melodic, powerful track with soaring guitars and varied, clean and fierce vocals, which leaves you eager to hear more. The crushing 'Tyrant', although bleak lyrically as it is about confronting abuse and heavier in stature, remains vibrant and tuneful and stomps throughout with some great headbanging moments. The melancholic instrumental 'Unrest' is dynamic and progresses intensely as it unfolds, leading us abruptly into the third swift and charging single 'Breaking The
Lisbon based new school Hardcore collective PUSH! have today returned with their thunderous new single 'Hands of Concrete’. With its aggressive blend of groovy hardcore and heavy riffs, this track is a sonic force to be reckoned with and sets the scene for the band’s upcoming tape release, ‘Tough Guys With Feelings’, due to drop on Monday 6th May, 2024. Talking about their new single vocalist Nuno Cruz mentions, “Hands of Concrete delves into the raw power of determination to uncover truth amidst a world of deception. We wanted to take listeners on a visceral journey, urging them to read between the lines and embrace the strength within. 'Hands of Concrete' is not just a song; it's a declaration of resilience in the face of adversity.” Continuing to talk about their upcoming tape release Cruz mentions, “Through each track on the upcoming tape, we wanted to remind people of our shared humanity and the resilience that lies within. 'Tough Guys With Feelings' isn&