Architects – SSE Arena Wembley

Architects are headlining the Wembley Arena in London and didn’t fail to impress!   The Brighton based metalcore band Architects, formed in 2004 by the twins Dan (drums) and Tom (†2016, lead guitar) Searle, is back after releasing their latest record ‘Holy Hell’ (2018, Epitaph Records). After the unfortunate passing of lead guitarist Tom inContinue reading “Architects – SSE Arena Wembley”

Enter Shikari – o2 Academy Brixton

Enter Shikari came to headline the o2 Academy Brixton and delivered a great show.   The British alternative rock band Enter Shikari from Hertfordshire was formed in 1999 and currently comprises vocalist Roughton ‘Rou’ Reynolds, drummer Rob Rolfe, bassist Chris Batten and lead guitarist Liam ‘Rory’ Clewlow. So far, they released five studio albums beingContinue reading “Enter Shikari – o2 Academy Brixton”

Never Say Die Tour 2018 – KOKO, Camden

KOKO Camden turned into a one-day festival being part of the Never Say Die Tour 2018!   Since 2008, the Never Say Die Tour, a European touring metalcore festival sponsored by Impericon, takes place in different countries around Europe each autumn. Featuring national and international acts from genres of the metalcore, deathcore and hardcore punkContinue reading “Never Say Die Tour 2018 – KOKO, Camden”

Bring Me The Horizon 2

Bring Met The Horizon end their first part of the First Love Tour in Europe and the UK with another sold out show in London.   After a break of around three years, the sextet from Sheffield announced their new album ‘AMO’ (2019, RCA) as well as some tour dates leading up to the albumContinue reading “Bring Me The Horizon 2”

Selfworth

Selfworth opening the stage at the Silent Planet gig at The New Cross Inn.   Having been around for only a few months, the London based emotive hardcore outlet Selfworth just released their debut single ‘Sleep In Colour’ (2018, self-released) in June followed by their debut show at The Old Blue Last supporting Parting GiftContinue reading “Selfworth”

Pagan

The Australian blackened rock and roller Pagan kicked off their EU / UK Black Wash Tour at the Old Blue Last in London.   Formed in 2013, the quartet comprising vocalist Nikki Brumen, guitarist Xavier Santilli, bassist Dan Bonnici and drummer Matt Marasco released their first self-titled EP ‘Pagan’ in 2015 followed by a fewContinue reading “Pagan”

TheCityIsOurs

TheCityIsOurs sold out their hometown show at the Thousand Island in London.   The London based alternative melodic hardcore band TheCityIsOurs was formed in 2015 and comprises vocalist Sam, both guitarists Stuart and Mikey, drummer Louis and bassist Jay. Musically, they mix a heavier guitar sound with both clean and screamed vocals which creates aContinue reading “TheCityIsOurs”

Chapter And Verse

Chapter And Verse welcome ‘the new breed’ to celebrate the release of their new single ‘Ink’ (2018, self-release) at the Black Heart in Camden. Formed in 2016, the London based alt-rock band Chapter And Verse currently comprises vocalist Josh Carter, guitarist, Darren Gosling, drummer Ash Morton and bassist Jonny Hopwood. So far, the quartet releasedContinue reading “Chapter And Verse”

Capsize

The Underworld in Camden opened its doors for another heavy rock night. A little bit earlier this year, the Southern Californian post-hardcore band Capsize toured through Europe and the UK. Formed in 2009, they are currently consisting of vocalist Daniel Wand, guitarist Nicolas Lopez and drummer Andrew Tamayo. After releasing their two full-length albums ‘TheContinue reading “Capsize”

Modern Error

Heavy rhythms, melodic hooks pared with a lot of energy. The melodic hardcore band Modern Error from Peterborough, England, comprises all these components with their music, creating a dark vibe and mystical atmosphere through their sound and live shows. Formed in 2017, the quartet consisting of the brothers Zak (vocals) and Kel Pinchin (guitar, keys),Continue reading “Modern Error”