Metalcore is under going an identity revolution, and Currents are helping with it’s long needed transformation with their new album ‘The Place I Feel Safest‘.
Currents’ Debut Album Sounds Like Failing Machinery, And That Is Awesome
Chon Are California Dreamin’ With New LP Homey
Known for its laid back attitude, California is the stoner of the western world. Known for being both the sides those who are so relaxed you think they might fall over and the out and out disgustingly rich, its a state that has a lot going on. Wanting to soak up the former type of vibe, musical virtuosos Chon holed themselves up at a beach house and recorded one of the most chilled out records you’ll hear and a perfect anthem for those who might not be digging the summer top forty on radio.
Download 2017 : Talking Anchors and Arseholes with Chris Bowes From Alestorm
Completing their latest voyage into the unknown, Alestorm have released their brand new record No Grave But The Sea. A combination of tom foolery and absolute genius, the record was a big surprise for me. Particularly since Pirate Metal was not really my thing, I have since been won over by the scallywags!
Carach Angren Have The Last Laugh on Spectacular New Album Dance And Laugh Amongst The Rotten
The art of story telling is hardly something new. A huge part of culture, entire civilisations have been built on the art of telling a story, be it factual or fictional. Giving birth to the idea of literature and film but how can it be incorporated in music? The concept album is an art form that has been around since its seventies hey day. Forming a bridge between the Horror medium and the concept album Carach Angren have had their finger on the (deceased) pulse of the story. Previously releasing 2015’s This Is No Fairytale, now the band return for their most ambitious haunting yet, Dance and Laugh Amongst The Rotten.
Have Thy Art Is Murder Finally Gone Death Metal?
Thy Art Is Murder, what was once a small band from Australia have become an entity that are heralding the new era of Deathcore. Having released two albums on Nuclear Blast, Hate and Holy War the band have seen an exponential growth in popularity. Somewhat stunning audiences the world over with his sudden departure from the band they toured with stand in vocalists for a little while before recently announcing that CJ would be returning with the band to record a brand new album. Today the band have announced their new record to be Dear Desolation, with an August 18th release and have premiered a brand new track.
Download 2017 – The Year The Sun Shone (Saturday)
Arriving bright eyed and (surprisingly) bushy tailed this morning, its back to the guest arena entrance where the queue is somewhat slow owing to the security checks. Something I feel that I should mention, given the current climate of the world Download’s security procedure was nothing short of remarkable. Quick, efficient and on time I didn’t miss one band or interview owing to their speed so yet another big tick in the box. As I got out of being searched the thick eight stringed din of Hacktivist could be heard bounding from the main stage. The closer I got, the better it sounded! After the departure of longtime singer Ben Marvin’s departure from the band, they’ve found a suitable successor in the form of Jot Maxi who delivered with the combination of Jermaine Hurley at his side. It was a fitting if slightly unconventional way for Download to wake up!
Akercocke Release “Disappear” Renaissance In Extremis For August Release
At last! It’s finally coming.
Download 2017 – Motionless In White and The Story of Graveyard Shift
Interactions come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. From the everyday hello of bystanders to moments that for some are far more memorable. Know for their loyal fan base, Motionless In White have been in touch with their fans from the word go. Going as far as incorporating lyrics from the fans of track “Creatures” the band wanted to involve the fans further with their decision of cover artwork.