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ALBUM REVIEW - The Black Hounds - 'All Kingdoms Fall'

  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
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PUSH! release new single 'Hands Of Concrete'

  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&

newshapes unveil 'feel it' featuring Bleed From Within

  Following their triumphant start to 2024 which has seen Scottish pop-fueled post-hardcore outfit newshapes open up for both Atreyu and The Blackout, they today look at life after love with their new single ‘feel it’. The emphatic new single sees newshapes team up with Scott Kennedy of Scottish compatriots Bleed From Within in a track that shows off newshapes’ heaviest tendencies with a heartfelt flair. Speaking about ‘feel it’ newshapes vocalist Ian Mann comments, “After finishing our debut EP I felt like there were still a few things that I hadn’t quite managed to release from within myself, and continued writing to try and find words that would bring this creative chapter of the band to a close. ‘feel it’ is both a literal and spiritual successor to the emotions and thoughts explored during ‘i hope this finds you’, looking at a life beyond love after an EP that kind of tended to indulge feelings of heartbreak.” Bleed From Within vocalist Scott Kennedy speaks about featuring on the

LACUNA COIL TEAM UP WITH NEW YEARS DAY'S ASH COSTELLO FOR NEW SINGLE 'IN THE MEAN TIME'

  Following the successful release of ' Never Dawn ' (over 2 million streams), the goth metal legends LACUNA COIL are back with their new single: 'In The Mean Time' featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The song’s title is a reference to the mean times the world is living in, as well as a reference to the state the band itself is in, between cycles. Stream 'In The Mean Time' here . Watch 'In The Mean Time' here . “’In The Mean Time’ is a reflection on how much our society has generally ‘lost the plot’. We are living in really mean times filled with unhappy people: lonely, anxious, depressed, destructive. The pressure that crushes from the outside doesn't allow us to see things with the right clarity. This song is like group therapy: not a lamentation, but acceptance that once broken, it’s hard to put oneself back together again. We need to take our minds off all the inescapable toxicity and find that there’s so much more to this life… and know t

MY DYING BRIDE release new single/lyric video 'Her Dominion' + new record 'A Mortal Binding' out now

  British death-doom legends My Dying Bride are proud to announce that their 15th studio album A Mortal Binding has been released today! The Yorkshire based sextet have also revealed their final album single titled 'Her Dominion', which is accompanied by an evocative lyric video created by Tommy Antonini. My Dying Bride's Andrew Craighan commented, "The video very closely represents the downward spiral the song itself is portraying. A twisted internal division masquerading as beauty. Enjoy the darkness." You can now order A Mortal Binding here: https://mydyingbride.bfan.link/a-mortal-binding Watch the lyric video for 'Her Dominion': https://youtu.be/sfkdLmEQznY A Mortal Binding, the much-anticipated follow-up to The Ghost of Orion (2020) finds the Yorkshire-based quintet delighting in anxiety, loss, and toil to resplendent effect. From the raw distress of 'Her Dominion' and twisted horror of 'Thornwyck Hymn' to the funerary violins of the

Fangclub release new single 'Out Of My Head'

  Hot off the heels of their returning single, ‘Attention’ which dropped in March, Irish alt rockers, Fangclub, have today followed this up with their brand new single, ‘Out Of My Head’. The track continues to mark a new era for Fangclub, being the band's second release since their critically acclaimed album 'Vulture Culture' (2019) and is the glowing result of their authentic reconnection with music. On the new single , Fangclub’s vocalist Steven King comments, “Out Of My Head is a big fun ego-death song. The riff has a country bounce to it so we wanted to make it like a heavy Beck song. Two and a half minutes of a big riff, big drums and hooks. Self-deprecating entertainment.” Watch the official lyric video for ‘Out Of My Head’ below: To mark the band’s return they have announced accompanying headline live dates in Ireland that kick off in Limerick on the 23rd May, stopping off in Listowel and Cork before finishing in Dublin on the 1st June. See full details below: 23/

Electron Release Video For Single 'The Unbound' From Upcoming EP

  ELECTRON are set to rise again and are armed with the release of their blistering new EP, Hollow, out on Friday 24th May. The high flying modern metalcorers have also just released their explosive new single, The Unbound. Watch the video, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhTxN99ZYYA Born in 2022 and hailing from the depths of the underground London music scene, ELECTRON’s striking sound has been described as a fusion of riff-charged metal blended with powerful dark grungy melodies, brought together with a unique contemporary metal flavour. With a slew of influences ranging from the raw power of Black Sabbath to the varied craft of Korn, and the modern appeal of Architects, ELECTRON’s draw is wide, and their ability is unquestionable. The potent trio’s debut album, Defiance, landed last year and created waves throughout the metal community, picking up extensive acclaim throughout the UK and beyond. The band have been a constant presence across major national radio, magazines,

Palm Reader Enlist Fans To Help Pick Final Tour Set List

  Renowned UK-based alternative metal band, Palm Reader, have announced a fan-centered approach to their upcoming final tour setlist. With a decade-long career marked by electrifying live shows and critically acclaimed albums, Palm Reader have garnered a dedicated following. As they prepare to bid farewell to the stage, the band wish to express their gratitude to their fans by involving them in the selection process for their final tour's setlist. The band have set up an online poll where fans can choose tracks from Palm Reader’s entire discography. From fan favourites to deep cuts, the set list will be a reflection of the collective preferences of the band’s ardent fanbase. "We've always valued the input of our fans, and this final tour is no exception. We want these shows to be a celebration of everything we've achieved together," added guitarist Andy Gillan. Palm Reader's final tour kicks off in July, with select dates across the UK. The band promises an