Mad About Rock

  Formidable Brit two-piece COMMON TONGUE have thrown down a prominent marker in the shape of their engrossing new single and video, 'Done.' Check out the video, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tVKPFkTQyU Listen to the band at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nZ0WIbNByP6chY5vUqmyy Prepare to be captivated by the raw power and unbridled emotion of COMMON TONGUE, with their hard-hitting rock straight from the sunny shores of Southsea, England. This dynamic duo, comprised of friends Matt Thompsett (Guitar/Vocals) and Matt Winterman (Drums), create fuzz laden alt-rock with true vigour and intrigue. Announcing themselves in late 2023 with their debut single Isolation, COMMON TONGUE made an immediate impact on the rock scene. And ever since, the single’s honesty and haunting lyrics have set the stage for a series of successful releases. Pulling influence from rock icons such as Muse, Queens Of the Stone Age, and Biffy Clyro, COMMON TONGUE shake up the alt rock genre, addin...

  Today the highly anticipated line-up is revealed for the first ever edition of Forever Now, a monumental new one-day festival for passionate music lovers, taking place at legendary venue The National Bowl, Milton Keynes on 22 June 2025. A true celebration of alternative culture, the event will explore the cultural phenomenon of the dark side of creativity, featuring many of the greatest pioneers of new wave, post-punk, psychedelia and alternative rock. From electronic innovators Kraftwerk to punk icon Billy Idol and alt-rock legends The The, Death Cult, Johnny Marr, The Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus & Mary Chain, the festival will be a unique gathering for fans of post-punk music, fashion and literature, with a line-up unlike any other in the UK. Forever Now is more than just a festival—it’s a vibrant homage to the creativity and countercultural spirit born from the late 70s and early 80s that remains just as influential to present day culture. From the fashionably dark to...

  Brit contemporary metallers DWELLED unveil their absorbing debut EP, Suffering Heritage, on Friday, 6th December. The rising metal crew have also just released their savage new single and video, 'Otherside'. Watch the video, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA79GN3QcBA Listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1woBVtyj26o5Czg3dl3lPk North West heavyweights, DWELLED, are a band that you need to take notice of. Hitting you from Kendal and the Greater Manchester area, the UK riff merchants, feature Matt Wall (Vocals), Louis Jefferies and Sam Hunter (Guitars), and Matt Thompstone (Drums). They settled into their existing line up at the end of 2023, and there’s no stopping the band’s swift incline. Radiating an impressive sound that is all encompassing and engulfing, DWELLED are amassing an army of fans, and are already acquiring a strong reputation for delivering a live show that is packed with dynamism and boundless energy. With an adamant mindset and strong ...

  Ho, Ho, Ho.... The Holiday Season is here and all is Metal and bright! In the spirit of tradition, Corners of Sanctuary (COS) have again unwrapped an all new, original track to celebrate this year's Yuletide carousing with the single " Christmas Fairytale ," available now through SODEH Records. This latest holiday installment, which is included on the digital EP A Naughty & Nice Merry Metal Xmas XI, stands as the bands twelfth holiday release and is part of COS’ annual Merry Metal Xmas mission. See the promo . Stream A Naughty & Nice Merry Metal Xmas XI digital EP Watch the “Christmas Fairytale” audio visualizer video : “It’s that time of the year again…a Merry Metal Xmas,” says COS guitarist and founder Mick Michaels. “It’s always a special time for us. We just love doing these songs and spreading a little extra holiday COS cheer.” This year’s Metal merriment delivery contains a naughty and nice twist to it. To compliment the “ Christmas Fairytale ” nice side...