“Corroded Gold is the isolated inner monologue captured at the moment when you discover that someone you’ve idolised to the point that they are a part of your core identity is unveiled as a monster. You ricochet between rage, despair and an above all desperation to claw any remnants of this person out of you
“‘SCALD’ is a track inspired by the most extreme moments of ADHD. When over-stimulation hits and you forget where and who you are. When you forget your human and push yourself to limits that you think you’ll be riding forever. Followed by the burnout – stapling another face to your own, begging for someone to
Steadily growing from an ember to a bright flame, over the past seven years Southampton Progressive Metalcore quartet Theorist have been busy making a name for themselves. The fruits of their labour started coming to fruition in 2023 which saw them unveil a debut EP in “Perception” which features their biggest single “Paralysed“. A track
After recieving critical acclaim for their 2023 debut EP “Servitude” Belfast, Northern Ireland quintet Solothurn threw their hat in the Metal 2 The Masses ring for a chance to play the New Blood Stage a year later. As relative new comers to performing live, those shows provided the inspiration the band needed to match their
“Nerve is the inner-exploration of the pinnacle moment of redemption and revenge. There is a sense of release and acceptance of how the resentment towards this person is destroying you from the inside-out, but this person’s demise at your hands is all consuming beyond self preservation.” ~ Beccy Blaker, vocals
“London’s paved in blood. From Viking sails to parliamentary votes — history is written by those in power. But it’s the people on the ground who live the real story. Four years ago, September 25th marked a major shift for cannabis reform with the SAFE Banking Act. For me, that moment wasn’t just politics –
“‘Forever Falling Upwards’ is about fear, phobias and giving into them. That when you give into your fear and take that step off the edge, it’s not hitting the ground that scares you – it’s that the falling won’t ever stop” ~ vocalist and guitarist Adam Sedgwick
Having already made our ears bleed this summer with scorching single “Deathbed“, a track which features the all to familiar tones of former Chelsea Grin vocalist Alex Koehler, Belfast natives Survivalist have returned for a highly anticipated second round knock out. The four piece, who comprise vocalist Gavin Edward Sharp, guitarist Nick Butcher, bassist Lee
Back in January 2023 Essex Heavy Metal act Hellforged were a rising force who had blagged themselves qualification to Metal to the Masses off the back of a self titled EP recorded live in the studio. However, fate would intervein like a giant Eagle, swooping down from above and snatching their drummer Matthew Coleman and bassist
On 18th February 2022 Birmingham five piece Vanitas released their first single “Ghostly Coast” and began the process of establishing a new sub-genre dubbed Cinematic DJent. Inspired by a love of video game soundtracks and polyrhythmic guitars they have steadily evolved their sound since that first single by incorporating orchestral arrangements and unclean vocals with
