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Puppy have released new single and video for “The Kiss”

November 15, 2021

The mighty PUPPY return with a brand new single and video “The Kiss”, released through Rude Records today, November 15th. It’s release follows a world-exclusive first play last night with the Radio 1 Rock Show, presented by Daniel P Carter (listen back to that whole show – HERE). Written and produced by the band, singer/guitarist Jock Norton explains a little bit about the song: “‘The Kiss’ actually and came out of songwriting sessions for our first album “The Goat”. For whatever reason it was left by the wayside, but when we started recording new material across the last year or so we decided to try laying down a proper version of it just to see how it would sound (and because we were too lazy to come up with any new songs). What we ended up with sounded way better than the acoustic version Billy had on his phone from 4 years ago, so at a vote of 2 to 1 (sorry Bill) we decided to release the new one. We hope you enjoy it”. [Read More]

Metalcore

Parkway Drive return to Europe and the UK in 2022

November 13, 2021

Parkway Drive had to move their European/UK dates once again due to the ongoing pandemic. The new tour dates are set for September/October 2022 and no other than UK Metalcore-institution While She Sleeps will be their special guest. Tickets can be purchased here. Get yours, while they last! All previously purchased tickets from the initial tour remain valid, except for London. Ticket holders for London will receive an e-mail from Live Nation with further details. For more information on the band, follow their social media: https://www.facebook.com/parkwaydrive/ https://parkwaydriverock.com/ https://twitter.com/parkwayofficial https://www.instagram.com/parkwaydriveofficial/  

Metalcore

Thousand Thoughts share music video for “Fail Me”

November 13, 2021

Following the release of their brand new single “Fail Me” featuring Finnish alternative rock vocalist Susanna Alexandra of Cyan Kicks, London based Thousand Thoughts have dropped their accompanying music video. Recorded at the Marshall Studio with the help of Rhys Fletcher, Thousand Thoughts continue to evolve their mix of nostalgic nu-metal, melodic metalcore, and anthemic modern rock in “Fail Me”. Ethan Smith talked about the track, explaining: “‘Fail Me’ was written during the winter of the pandemic, and it describes the general state of the world and my desire to run away from everything. Life can be so difficult; running often seems like the easier option. I’ll always persevere through the fight, but I believe the thought of running shows up in all of us sometimes, no matter how strong we are. When initially writing the track, I pictured a woman singing it and as the song progressed, I began to see it working with Thousand Thoughts. However, it still needed that artist I’d imagined to bring it to life. We’re really excited to have [Read More]

New Music

Weatherstate announce their new album “Never Better”

November 13, 2021

Weatherstate have announced that their second album ‘Never Better’ will be released 11 February via Rude Records. The follow-up to 2019’s ‘Born A Cynic’, ‘Never Better’ is a timely commentary, stemming from a place of monotony, helplessness, and apathy to the state of the world around us. Says vocalist and guitarist Harry Hoskins: “The record reaches out to different feelings that many of us have experienced over the last few years, from a state of mind that is pessimistic when faced with the question “will things ever improve?”” The Weymouth punks have released another single alongside the announcement. ‘Panic Attack’ summarises the feeling of anxiety you get after snapping yourself out of the bubble of living a life on autopilot. Guitarist Callan Milward says: “Living week by week with the exact same routine can grind you down even though it can also feel like the safest and/or easiest option at the time. Breaking the mould and expanding your horizons is so important to grow and reach your full potential, but it’s easier said than done. [Read More]

Livestream

ARCHITECTS Announce Exclusive Global Streaming Event at Abbey Road Studios on December 11th

November 11, 2021

ARCHITECTS will be performing an exclusive global streaming event from the legendary Abbey Road Studios on December 11th. The performance will be backed by Parallax Orchestra, made up of some of the country’s best and most versatile classical musicians, arranged and written by Simon Dobson, Parallax Orchestra’s conductor and a three-times British Composer award (BASCA) winner for his compositions. Abbey Road Studios stream will premiere via Veeps on December 11th at 8:00 pm UK time /21:00hrs CET and will be available for 48 hours afterwards. Tickets are going on sale now HERE In February this year, ARCHITECTS released their ninth studio record, and the first UK number 1, via Epitaph Records. Critically acclaimed, self-produced masterpiece tackling the biggest questions facing the future of our planet with their grandest, most expansive sonic offering yet building upon the band’s hallmark post-metalcore sound by layering a burgeoning influence of electronics and orchestral strings, horns, and choirs. Architects have a few tours coming up in 2022. Make sure you don’t miss out! Tickets are on general sale here.   [Read More]

New Music

Delaire The Liar release new track and video for “No Thanks”

October 25, 2021

The majestic Delaire The Liar have released a brilliant, brand new single and video ‘No Thanks’ via their new home at Rude Records. This is the follow-up to recent singles ‘Furnace‘ and ‘Halloween‘, both out in the last 5 months. Speaking about the new song the band said: “There’s a conflict of interest when it comes to offering help to the people you love. It can be distracting: it can bring assurance that you are still of value to the relationships you care so much about; that you can still contribute positively irrespective of your own wellbeing. It can be dangerous: it can be frightening to know that the people you love will put everything they have on the line for you despite themselves; for you to get better and still they expect no thanks”. Music, at its best, opens the door to an honesty that borders on disconcerting. For London four-piece Delaire The Liar, expressing a central truth is at the very core of all they create. Utilizing a weaponized punk rock attitude that [Read More]

New Music

Blood Youth release new track “Colony3”

September 3, 2021

Blood Youth have released another brand new track, titled “Colony3”. Earlier this week, vocalist Kaya Tarsus announced his impending departure from Blood Youth and that the two Slam Dunk Festival shows will be his last performances with the band. These are certainly not to be missed. You can read his full statement here. A new vocalist will be revealed soon, just in time for their upcoming UK tour in September 2021. Blood Youth shine as one of UK Metal’s brightest talents. Blending bile with beauty, the quartet creates an intense sonic experience that is unmistakably their own, effortlessly switching from pummelling, groovy riffs to soaring, melodic choruses, interwoven with a raw, lyrical depth that draws from personal experiences. Known for their captivating live shows, the band has won over fans across the continent after sharing stages with Prophets Of Rage, While She Sleeps, Architects and Bury Tomorrow, and wowing crowds with incendiary performances at Reading & Leeds and Download. Iridescent and resilient, Blood Youth have earned a legion of dedicated followers and have firmly established [Read More]