The internalised hatred that spews forth in the opening thirty seconds of ‘Pure Ecstasy’ is the sound of someone on the edge of a cliff. “I’m not the battle, I’m the fucking war,” he screams on the ...

The subject of war has always been fertile ground for metal bands and Maiden themselves are no stranger to this, with many of their most well known tracks taking inspiration from historical events ...

Colorblind make post-hardcore that is both blurred and beautiful. ‘Who Sold You This Truth ++ Was It Yours To Hold’ is a strong statement painted in a variety of shades and colours.

Mastodon of course are no strangers to making music overshadowed by death. 2009’s career defining ‘Crack The Skye’ saw drummer Brann Dallor confront the tragic suicide of his sister, while 2017’s ...

There was always something retiring about Dinosaur Jr. Their name alone – appended with that suffix of inferiority, necessary to avoid legal action by way of ‘60s supergroup Dinosaur – was indicative ...