Getting the sound you want from your record relies on the person who is handling the mixing and mastering of it. As a band, handing your creations over and hoping that they sound as your vision was or perhaps better, must be a nerve jangling moment. But there are certain people who you can can
Born in Leeds in 2013, Metalcore quintet On Hollow Ground (Jack Flynn [Lead Vocalist], Ryan Scott [Guitar and Vocals], Joe Wood [Drums], Chris Batty [Guitar], Bob Howe [Bass]) have been building a reputation for themselves on the Metal Underground Scene with a trio of EP including 2018’s “Constant State” setting them apart from the pack. During
German Metallic Hardcore outfit NASTY have announced their signing to Century Media with a new album entitled “Menace” already completed. That is now scheduled to drop on 25th September with cover art from Michael Shantz (Bring Me The Horizon, Your Demise, Drop Dead Clothing and many more). For those unfamiliar, here is a full pro-shot set
Continuing our journey North from Warrington to Newcastle and give a mention to five piece Metalcore act October Ends. Back in 2017 they came to our attention with their EP “A New Path” and having been quietly plugging away at completing their debut full length “Zodiac” during 2019, we had expected them to go big
Forming back in 2016, guitarist Ryan Christian and vocalist Terrence “The Tyrant Breakdown Boy” Dean started The Alpha Structure in Roseburg Oregon wanting to create eerie ambiance, crushing breakdowns and emotional rhythms against the backdrop of a soundscape influenced by Deathcore, Beatdown and DJent flavors of Metal. They were joined by drummer Colton, bassist Colin Dean and
Atena have broken through to become one of the most noteworthy Metalcore acts from Norway as well as proving there’s more than Black Metal in the Nordic lands. Taking inspiration from hip hop, classical composers and love for heavy music the band intertwine these elements together with lyrics of darker episodes that occur through life
Not only have Sheffield Independent Metalcore crew While She Sleeps gone behind the scenes of their latest single “Fakers Plague” in this new clip. Oh no. Frontman Loz Taylor has also spoken to Kerrang Magazine about how single “Silence Speaks” was written and how Oli Sykes from Bring Me The Horizon got involved. That’s in
We’ve got a short attention span so… what were we talking about? Oh yeah. Our very own Awards Season is in full flow with a series of Top #5’s to blow your mind! As with 2018, the categories are simple. Top #5 “Live Bands“, “Disappointing Albums“, “Anticipated Releases“, “Best EPs” and “Best Albums“. It couldn’t
What makes a sub-genre and where bands fit into them is often a topic of debate among Metal fans. Some bands do themselves an injustice by calling themselves simply Metalcore or Hardcore when they have Tech or Gloom oriented sounds with After The Burial and Mortal Shift being just two prime examples. Alternative Press have
In the third part of a brand new series we’ve got Weaponry vocalist Al Bristow to talk about some of the lesser lights of heaven in the Metal scene. You know, the ones who never got the credit they deserved? So his third pick from mini bar that is Planet Metal is Devil Sold His Soul…
