Month: August 2026

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Rock

Kelowna – ‘Superstar’

Hard Rock Independent Release Release Date – August 28th 2026 Review By Smudge Smith Kelowna are from Scotland – doesn’t say where abouts and they formed in 2024. They wasted no time in knocking out an EP which I haven’t heard however if it’s anything like this then I’ll be obtaining a [more…]

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Metal

Dragonland – ‘Prophecies’

Symphonic Power Metal Scarlet Records Release Date – October 23rd 2026 Review By Smudge Smith Never heard Dragonland before but they offer a hard-hitting and meticulously crafted symphonic power metal journey in an ocean of soaring melodies, fast riffing and epic orchestrations. Their words not mine. This is their seventh release, and [more…]

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Metal

Sellsword – ‘…With Might And Vengeance’

Epic Power Metal Independent Release Released – July 31st 2026 Review By Smudge Smith I always thought the epic power metal domain was the realm of the Scandinavians and Europeans, so it was major surprise to find out Sellsword are from historic York. They were formed in 2013 and have released two [more…]

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Singles

Joe Desglose Maddox – Bringing a Slice of Power Pop With His Solo Single 

Single – Nobody’s In Love Anymore  Release Date – 24th August 2026  Review by Linda McDermott   If you’ve not heard of the Continental Lovers before, they’re a great four-piece pop punk band with a happy beat running through their music. Led by Joe Maddox and his distinctive voice, they’re a band well worth seeing. But with his new solo single, Nobody’s In Love Anymore, Joe takes things [more…]

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Singles

Savage Hands Turn Pain Into Power on ‘Bruise’

A Jace Media Music Review Savage Hands have never been afraid to explore the darker corners of the human experience, and ‘Bruise’ sees the Maryland alt-metal catalysts deliver another emotionally charged offering. Set for release on August 21st via Oxide Music, the track digs deep into the complicated relationship we can have [more…]

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News

THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE : Canadian dark pop act to co-headline late autumn European tour with Wednesday 13 | ‘Pathways’ album out now on Metropolis Records

PATHWAYSLP | CD | digitalout now(Metropolis Records) stream  |  Bandcamp “An excellent goth/electronic rock album with elements of light and dark throughout. Its lush, cinematic production suits the band’s dynamic qualities”BLITZED“Skilful interplay between electronic beats and goth sensibilities highlights the band at the very top of their game. Their strongest, most definitive album [more…]