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Clark – Iradelphic
I love jazz fusion… I love the denseness of the soundscapes and the non-linear, almost non-melodic, nature of the music. ”Bitches brew” is a particular favourite of mine… it has something super-sonic about it that I can’t quite quantify. I... -
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The Cult – Choice Of Weapon
What kind of person is Ian Astbury? The Cult frontman has embraced everything from post-punk glam to pseudo-metal toughness, before finally settling comfortably into the plus-sized, Native American-themed throne of bloated rock-poet/beard enthusiast/fraud Jim Morrison.This is the version of Ian... -
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The Inspector Cluzo – The 2 Mousquetaires
French metal and yours truly, it’s a passionate love affair. I simply can’t get enough from bands like Gojira, Hacride, Blut Aus Nord, Carnival In Coal, Trepalium and Klone. My latest discovery is a band called The Inspector Cluzo. They... -
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Pope – Pope On A Rope
Simon Burgess (Simon Somatic), producing under the moniker “Pope”, has left in his wake the raw, angular sound of previous projects and come up with a collection of disparate eccentricity for the twenty first century. “Pope on a Rope” is... -
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Matt Skiba And The Sekrets – Babylon
In the last fifteen years, the highly acclaimed singer/songwriter for Alkaline trio has recorded eight full-length albums with the band. Renown for wearing his heart on his sleeve, and an icon in alternative rock which he helped to build, Matt Skiba has now taken... -
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Mutiny On The Bounty – Trials
Luxembourg, a small country known for its wealth and low gas, alcohol and cigarettes prices. It’s also the home of Mutiny On The Bounty, an unknown mathrock/postcore outfit. Sadly I missed out on their debut album, however I will redeem... -
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Fear Factory – The Industrialist
It’s been a strange few years for Fear Factory. The past decade has seen the band go from a solid (classic?) line-up teetering on the verge of commercial success, to the splitting of the creative nucleus of singer Burton C....
Live Reviews
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Anathema & Amplifier- Live @ Koko’s, London, 3rd May
I’ve seen hundreds of bands play live. This isn’t a claim to fame or a “I know more about music than you” contention. It’s a simple matter of fact and a consequence of my age (look, I do know more... -
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Refused @ Terminal 5, New York – April 22, 2012
It has been 14 years since Swedish hardcore punks, Refused played together, so it was no surprise when the announced a reunion tour, tickets sold out by the time most dialled the first three digits to place their order. The...
EP Reviews
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Broken Lungs – We’re In This Together
Liverpool based band Broken Lungs are one of the most individual and unique bands to come out of the UK in recent years. In just one small 5 track debut EP entitled “We’re In This Together” the selection of songs are... -
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The Entrance Band – Latitudes
Following on from their 2010 self-titled debut, psychedelic rockers The Entrance Band return with this 3 track “session” recorded earlier this year as a live-in-the-studio project. Although a three-piece band, they were previously simply “Entrance” – a one man project... -
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Raised On Replicas – OMG/Sometimes (Single)
Released through the new Louder Than War Records set up by legendary music writer and musician John Robb (Membranes / Goldblade), the ‘OMG/Sometimes’ single from UK indie band Raised On Replicas is one of those débuts and first introductions that if... -
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Deadbeat Echoes – Surge Of Youth/Forces (Single)
The new single from UK band Deadbeat Echoes is the first release on the newly formed Louder Than War Records by John Robb (Membranes / Goldblade). The label is dedicated to bringing exclusive songs from brand new bands, as simple as that...
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Liam Cormier From Cancer Bats Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats turned quite a lot of heads with their latest album, so reason enough to have an interview with these gents. Louisa Smith had a friendly chat with singer Liam Cormier about their latest musical...
Unsigned Bands Focus
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Kettlespider – Avadante
You only have youthful enthusiasm once in your life. Countless young bands in the history of rock have shopped their demo around looking for someone to share their passion for their sound. That’s before the ones that survive either get... -
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Gone Til Winter – The First Season
Manchester’s Gone Til Winter are a female fronted band whose “The First Season” is actually not too bad. Female fronted bands have some unique problems that their all male counterparts do not. For one, many see female fronted bands as...
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SWALLOW THE SUN: Finnish Death/Doom Collective Return To North America This Fall
Finnish death/doom collective SWALLOW THE SUN are pleased to announce a North American tour this fall supporting German metal legends Kreator and Accept! The North American Teutonic Terror Attack will commence on September 5, 2012 in Washington D.C. and annihilate... -
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ALARIC & ATRIARCH Split LP Streaming At BrooklynVegan
Earsplit PR announces that the split LP with Oakland’s ALARIC and Portland’s ATRIARCH is just two weeks from official release via 20 Buck Spin, BrooklynVegan are streaming the whole damn thing to gloomify your week right here. Set for worldwide... -
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I AM I playing main stage on Saturday at Bloodstock on Saturday August 11, 2012
We are very pleased to announce that I AM I are now confirmed to play the main stage at Bloodstock on Saturday 11th August. This is a fantastic opportunity for the band and the first time that they will be...






