Not only did we get to witness a lot of top drawer live performances throughout the year that was 2025 but we also got to see a few bands that we never thought for a second we would get the chance to. For example, if you’d told us this time last year that American Metalcore
You’ve heard about Santa having a list and checking it twice to see which children have been naughty or nice? Well this is our metaphorical equivalent. Listmania awards season is all about celebrating the spirit of the Underground Metal scene and so only records we’ve reviewed in the past twelve months qualify. Quantity isn’t an
For the second installment of our Christmas with… interview series there was only ever one choice. Cinematic DJent pioneers Vanitas have been burning rubber all over the United Kingdom since 2022 in search of places to perform their material and with no less than three EPs under their collective belts there is plenty of that
The fifth installment of the “Journey to the Sun” tour diary finds Vanitas in Glasgow before heading to York to play at The Fulford Arms. The eagle eyed amongst you will notice fill in drummer Jack Saunders, a man who learned the set in just six days to make the shows happen. If you want
The latest episode of the “Journey to the Sun” tour diary series from Cinematic DJent pioneers Vanitas finds them at The Garage Attic in Glasgow with Sixth Wonder for a sold out show. This time out they owe a debt of gratitude to Jack Saunders who filled in behind the kit, learning their set in
The Vanitas world tour documentary series continues as Cinematic DJent pioneers headline Refuge Festival in Derby in aid of Refuge charity supporting women and children against domestic violence. If you missed it, August saw the arrival of their third EP “Journey to the Sun“. They love a behind the scenes featurette and already have a
Continuing the documentary series around their touring of their August released third EP “Journey to the Sun“, Birmingham based Cinematic DJent pioneers Vanitas arrive at The Cobblestones in Bridgwater. They love a behind the scenes featurette and already have a wealth of them on their YouTube channel but if you like what you see and
Ahead of their appearance at Slammer Festival at Rebellion in Manchester this coming weekend, Midlands Cinematic DJent pioneers Vanitas have shared the next installment of their “Journey to the Sun” tour vlogs series. The first saw them at The Flapper in Birmingham for the record release show so this time out they revisit their shows
Birmingham Cinematic DJent pioneers Vanitas can’t do anything without shooting a featurette about it and we love them for it! This time out the release show for their third EP “Journey to the Sun” gets the behind the scenes treatment as the band descend upon The Flapper, taking with them a retro games station. Support
Guitarist Mitchell Barlow and vocalist Jade Maris from Cinematic DJent pioneers Vanitas took some time out of their busy rehearsal schedule to talk to Metal Rose Media. The conversation touches on everything from influences to their new record “Journey to the Sun” while detouring around a couple of their notable side quests. Their tour dates
