Parting Gift – Black Heart, Camden

Parting Gift were headlining Camden‘s Black Heart   The Manchester based emotive hardcore quintet comprising vocalist Zac, drummer George, guitarist Peter, bassist Nick and guitarist Jack, were formed in 2017 and recently signed to Fearless Records. So far, they self-released five singles being ‘Be Still’ (2017), ‘In Mind’ (2017), ‘Asleep’ (2017) and the joint singlesContinue reading “Parting Gift – Black Heart, Camden”

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”

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”

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”

Slam Dunk Festival 2018

Two weeks ago, I went to the south part of Slum Dunk festival which is a touring three-day rock festival starting in Leeds (Slam Dunk North), moving to Hartfield (Slam Dunk South) and ending in Birmingham (Slam Dunk Midlands). Established in 2006 as one day indoor event with a small stage and only a handfulContinue reading “Slam Dunk Festival 2018”

Alazka and We Came As Romans

Last week I went to another gig to see Alazka who were currently touring together with We Came As Romans. It was their last show together before both continued touring separately in Europe and America.   Around a year ago I’ve already seen Alazka supporting Being As An Ocean. Back then they were called BurningContinue reading “Alazka and We Came As Romans”