Tricky Business are a five-piece based in the English West Midlands, drawing influence from a wide variety of genres including; blues, classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, and alternative. Each member brings their personal playing styles to create songs that feel familiar, yet unashamedly modern. The band comprises Ali Cheyne on Guitar, Rhys   Orton on Guitar, Luke Owne-Bowden  on Drums and Jack Read on …

Primal Fear, formed in 1997, are at the forefront of German Metal, and they’re a household name in the Metal genre in general. Their latest album, “Apocalypse” (released August 10th on Frontiers Music) sets a high standard for fresh, gritty speed metal. Apocalypse has an authentic, classic speed metal sound. There’s a real Judas Priest feel throughout, emphasized by singer …

E’nuff Z’nuff, known for their hit’s “Fly High Michelle” and “New Thing”, are releasing their latest album, “Diamond Boy” on August 10th. Their fourteenth studio album, E’nuff Z’nuff started in 1984 and are renowned for their melodic, power pop sound. Diamond Boy opens with “Transcendence” a minute-long intro track featuring choir-like vocals. It sets the tone for the rest of …

Killing Joke’s Paul Ferguson is releasing a seven track E.P. titled “Remote Viewing” on the 24th August. Released under the name BPF (Big Paul Ferguson), the E.P is a mix of vibrant, industrial, post-punk tracks and spoken-word vocals. You can check out the trailer, an artistic interpretation of the song “I Am War” on YouTube now. Paul Ferguson will also …

Canadian thrashers “Tymo” released their second full length album, “Purge & Reset” in August 2017. Thrash is a genre with limitations. It’s got a very specific sound and any deviation from the norm is generally not accepted. This can make it difficult to sound fresh and unique in the genre. I felt that Purge & Reset did a reasonably good …

In a broadly similar vein as the saying “a week is a long time in politics”, referring to seismic shifts that can occur in a short space of time, bands who disappear for an extended length of time can often be an entirely different beast when they do eventually return, be it new members or a new sound, or even …

The good thing about heavy metal – the best thing – is its timelessness. From its early days (Sabbath, Hawkwind) right up to today’s titans (Metallica, Slipknot) it has rested on a bedrock of riffs, drums and kick-ass vocals. It’s the reason why so many metal bands still pay homage to their heroes, starting with a foundation of classic metal …

In 2016, Birmingham based Broken Witt Rebels, won “Unsigned Band Of the Year” at the Unsigned Music Awards. Since then, the bluesy rockers have signed with Snakefarm Records and released their eponymous debut album, as well as appearing at several high profile festivals. Now, they will be accompanying Reef on their UK tour in November, and are set to release …

When does a symphonic metal band become more than a symphonic metal band? When they become heavier? Lighter? More resonant of other genres? Less ‘symphonic’, for want of a better description? In a recent interview with Banger TV, Elina Siirala, Leaves’ Eyes new(ish) vocalist, claimed that the band were more than ‘just’ a symphonic metal band, pointing to their extensive …

For those of you who think Australia is a land of sunshine, cuddly koalas and Vegemite sandwiches, consider the following: AC/DC. Cold Chisel. Rose Tattoo. All three bands formed around the same time (the mid to late Seventies); all comprised of sweat, whiskey and rock n roll; and all are still going, proving that Aussies are nothing less than a …

‘Speak True Evil’, the new E.P from Canadian alt-rockers Kill No Albatross, is a snapshot of a band on the rise. Mixing elements of prog, rock and alternative metal music, the E.P., released July 13th, is a perfect entry point for listeners looking for a fresh take on the genre. Although brief (4 songs in total), ‘Speak True Evil’ still …

“The Ghost Light”, released July 13th on WDFD Records, is a hard rock album from Burton-on-trent based THEIA. THEIA’s style of classic rock with a modern twist has helped them make a name for themselves and their latest offering is sure to be a favourite for anyone with a taste for fun rock ‘n’ roll. The album opens with “What you …