All too often a trip to the nearest mid to large level music venue is accompanied by conflicting senses of both excitement and dread: will the band be any good live? Will they want to be there or just going through the rock-star motions with weary determination? Will there be a decent song selecti... [More]

Brighton tech metallers Architects have announced dates on homesoil for 2010, just weeks after wrapping up a headline slot on the hugly successful Imperial Never Say Die tour, alongside Despised Icon, Iwrestledabearonce and several other bands from the frontline of modern metal. [More]

Self-proclaimed Finnish 'Love Metal' outfit HIM have been relatively quiet over the last few years, with the exception of a two disc b-sides/remixes compilation and a live album, there’s been no real new material. However, 2010 is set to be yet another big year for Ville Valo and co. [More]

  Following an extensive three-month tour of North America and Europe in support of their latest epic 'The Incident', British prog stalwarts Porcupine Tree return to the UK for four more dates in December: 06/12 – Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall 08/12 – Newcastle O2 Academy 10/12 &... [More]

Mastodon are a band of contradictions. They're heavier than a lot of other bands out there, yet have no metal pretensions. They sing about fantasy worlds and mythical creatures, yet aren't the sort of guys you'll see propping up the counter at Fantasy Workshop. They've recorded concept albums base... [More]

Over the past three years or so, I’ve seen ex-Million Dead man Frank Turner play live a lot. In fact I’ve seen him play, ooh, at ten gigs including tonight’s, with only two being non-headline appearances. Each time the venue has increased slightly in size but there’s always... [More]