Silent Planet – O2 Academy Islington, London

Following their latest album release in 2023, Silent Planet brought their ‘Superbloom’ tour to celebrate the release to the UK and Europe with one show being at the sold-out O2 Academy Islington in London. They completed the stellar lineup with metals finest, bringing along alternative hard rock quartet AVOID, alt-metal outfit Vexed and post-hardcore quintetContinue reading “Silent Planet – O2 Academy Islington, London”

Gouge Away – Oslo Hackney, London

Gouge Away ended their EU/UK run supporting Teenage Wrist and Angel Du$t together with IKHRAS at Oslo Hackney in London. The Florida-based quartet released their latest LP ‘Deep Sage’ earlier this year via Deathwish, showing their classic post-hardcore sound enhanced with influences from noise rock and hardcore which created a more intense, raw and emotionalContinue reading “Gouge Away – Oslo Hackney, London”

Crystal Lake – o2 Academy Islington, London

Crystal Lake headed to London to join Fit For A King and Alpha Wolf for their show at the o2 Academy Islington. Hailing from Japan, the six-piece is known for their heavy blast beats and nasty breakdowns showing influences from metalcore mixed with hardcore elements while their interludes show a more melodic and ambient side.Continue reading “Crystal Lake – o2 Academy Islington, London”

Exploring Birdsong – Downstairs at the Dome, London

Exploring Birdsong headed to London to play a special one-off show Downstairs at the Dome. Having released their latest single ‘The Collapse’ (via Long Branch Records), the progressive rock trio from Liverpool played a special one-off show in London together with Blanket and Black Orchids. Lynsey Ward (vocals/keys), Jonny Knight (bass/keys) and Matt Harrison (drums)Continue reading “Exploring Birdsong – Downstairs at the Dome, London”

Currents – o2 Academy Islington, London

Currents headed to a hotly anticipated sold-out London show as part of their EU/UK headline tour celebrating last year’s album release of ‘The Death We Seek’. Hailing from Connecticut, the metalcore quintet Currents is known for their brutal breakdowns, chugging riffs and heart-breaking breakdowns all wrapped into a sweet melancholia which saw them quickly risingContinue reading “Currents – o2 Academy Islington, London”

Kingdom Of Giants – Downstairs at the Dome, London

Having been on tour with Burry Tomorrow, Kingdom Of Giants headed to London for a special headline show before continuing the EU mainland leg with Burry Tomorrow. The modern metalcore outfit hailing from California released their latest fullength album ‘Passengers’ (via Sharptone) back in 2020, followed by their new single ‘Wasted Space’ in 2023. TheirContinue reading “Kingdom Of Giants – Downstairs at the Dome, London”

Brutus – Islington Assembly Hall, London

Brutus kicked off the UK leg of their EU and UK Unison Life tour at the Islington Assembly Hall in London. Having released their latest full-length ‘Unison Life’ in 2022 (via Hassle Records / Sargent House), the genre bending three-piece from Belgium embarked on a final run of UK and EU shows celebrating the album.Continue reading “Brutus – Islington Assembly Hall, London”

Devil Sold His Soul – The Dome, London

Devil Sold His Soul headed to London to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their third full-length album ‘Empire of Light’. Earlier this year, the British post-hardcore sextet announced two special UK shows to celebrate the ‘Empire of Light’ anniversary one of which was at the Garage in London, where they played the record in fullContinue reading “Devil Sold His Soul – The Dome, London”

Annisokay – The Garage, London

Annisokay headed to the Garage in London as part of the Abyss Tour to celebrate their latest EP release. Following the release of their latest EP ‘Abyss’ (2023) via Arising Empire, the German metalcore quartet comprising vocalist and guitarist Christoph Wieczorek, bassist Peter Leukhardt, drummer Nico Vaeen and vocalist Rudi Schwarzer, hit the road toContinue reading “Annisokay – The Garage, London”

Devil Sold His Soul – o2 Academy Islington, London

Devil Sold His Soul headed to London ending their first headline tour in five years with a bang! Following their highly anticipated fourth album release ‘Loss’ (2021) via Nuclear Blast, Devil Sold His Soul embarked on a short run of UK headline shows to celebrate the release. The critically acclaimed record is filled with poignantContinue reading “Devil Sold His Soul – o2 Academy Islington, London”