SHVPES – The Underworld, Camden

SHVPES headlined the Underworld in London. The British rock band SHVPES just released a new single ‘One Man Army’ (2019, Spinefarm Records) and hit the road for two headlining shows in the UK one of which was in London at the Underworld. Formed in 2009, the Birmingham based quintet comprise vocalist Griffin Dickinson, both guitaristsContinue reading “SHVPES – The Underworld, Camden”

Acres – Black Heart, London

Acres finish their first UK and Europe solo tour with a sold-out show in London! The British emotive post-hardcore band Acres just released their long-awaited debut album ‘Lonely World’ (2019, via A Wolf At Your Door Records) and hit the road for their first headlining tour through Europe and the UK. The quartet comprising vocalistContinue reading “Acres – Black Heart, London”

Mount Snowdon, Wales 2019

Mount Snowdon, also called Yr Wyddfa in Welsh, is the highest mountain in Wales with a height of 1,085m. Located in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, it is a well-visited attraction, especially amongst hikers and rock climbers. There are many different routes leading to the summit as well as a railway that starts at theContinue reading “Mount Snowdon, Wales 2019”

Cadair Idris

Cadair Idris is one of the mountains located in Gwynedd, the Southern end of the Snowdonia National Park in Wales. The Welsh name means ‘Chair of Idris’ and refers to Idris ap Gwyddno who was the prince of Meirionnydd in the 7th century and won a battle against the Irish on the top of theContinue reading “Cadair Idris”

XIII Weeks – The Fighting Cocks, Kingston

XIII Weeks played their first headlining gig at the Fighting Cooks in Kingston. The emotionally driven melodic hardcore band comprising Charlie (drums), Ben (bass), Jack (vocals) and Jamie (guitar), self-released their first EP ‘In Memoriam’ earlier in 2019. Mixing atmospheric guitar sounds and heavy riffs with shouted verses and anthemic choruses, the quartet creates aContinue reading “XIII Weeks – The Fighting Cocks, Kingston”

Counterfeit – The Garage, London

Counterfeit. finished their Europe and UK tour in London at The Garage with a bang. The London based punk rock quintet Counterfeit. comprising vocalist Jamie Campbell Bower, both guitarists Sam Bower and Tristan Marmont, bassist Roland Johnson and drummer Jimmy Craig just released their debut album ‘Together We Are Strong’ in 2017 via Xtra MileContinue reading “Counterfeit – The Garage, London”

TheCityIsOurs – Boston Music Room, London

TheCityIsOurs celebrated their album release with a sold-out gig at The Boston Music Room. The five-piece melodic metalcore band from London just released their first full-length record ‘LOW’ (2019, self-released) which touches on topics such as mental health and self-betterment. Musically, the quintet comprising both guitarists Stuart and Mikey, vocalist Sam, drummer Louis and bassistContinue reading “TheCityIsOurs – Boston Music Room, London”

Black Tongue – Black Heart, London

Black Tongue headed to a sold-out show at the Black heart in London before heading to mainland Europe continuing their tour. The British doomcore band comprising vocalist Alex Teyen, both guitarists Eddie Pickard and James Harrison, as well as drummer Aaron Kitcher released their third full-length album ‘Nadir’ (self-released) in 2018, offering a dark, downContinue reading “Black Tongue – Black Heart, London”

La Dispute – Electric Brixton, London

La Dispute headed to Europe and the UK and played at the sold-out Electric Brixton in London. The American post-hardcore outlet La dispute just released their latest full-length record ‘Panorama’ (2019, Epitaph), before hitting the road again touring through America, Europe and the UK. Comprising vocalist Jordan Dreyer, drummer Brad Vander Lugt, both guitarists ChadContinue reading “La Dispute – Electric Brixton, London”

Polaris – The Dome, London

Polaris went on their first UK and Europe headlining tour and played a sold-out show at The Dome. The Australian metalcore band comprising vocalist Jamie Hails, both guitarists Rick Schneider and Ryan Siew, bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari started the year touring with Architects and came back for their first solo headlining tourContinue reading “Polaris – The Dome, London”