Category: Rock

Heavy Rock Independent Release Release Date – March 13th 2026 Review By Smudge Smith racket,Raucous Yorkshire rockers Sour Tusk have returned with a mighty hunk of masculine Motorhead infused metal/boogie that’s as rough as a badger’s bum and louder than the one o’clock gun. The music is fed on a diet of [more…]

Review By Josh Jones After releasing four previous albums, the Finnish band Temple Balls say that they feel they have found a “preferred sound” which carries their “divisive band’s name”, of which I strongly agree! This album is bold, especially bold as it harnesses a nostalgic 80s sound whilst also being able [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes When Massive Wagons rolled into Lancaster University’s Great Hall on 19th and 20th September 2025, it wasn’t just another stop on a relentless touring schedule—it was history in the making. Live At The Great Hall, which will be released via Earache Records on 27 March 2026, is a [more…]

Review By Halina Wegner There’s something fitting about AUSTEN STARR naming her debut I Am The Enemy. It feels less like a battle cry aimed outward and more like an admission of the wars waged within. Released via Frontiers Music Srl on February 13, 2026, this long-awaited first full-length is a defiant, [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes There are bands who thrive in the studio, and then there are bands who truly come alive when placed in front of an audience. Live captures Thunder in their natural habitat, delivering a sprawling, career-spanning set that celebrates the power, passion, and connection that have defined their reputation [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes There’s no mistaking what Toys That Bïte is about. On their debut album, You Have Been Warned, the band delivers a shot of straight-ahead heavy rock that wears its influences proudly while refusing to get stuck in the past. For fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Aerosmith, and [more…]

Album – Preacherman Release Date – Friday 12th December 2025 Review by Linda McDermott isGreyfox Conspiracy are a five-piece rock outfit from South Wales, made up of musicians who’ve clearly spent a lifetime honing their craft. Their roots run deep, and you can hear that history in the way they write their [more…]

Review By James Wilson Sweden’s Electric Boys return with the infectious charm and bold energy that have defined their decades-long career with their new EP, “Shady Side Of Town”. Fresh off the momentum of their 2023 album Grand Explosivos, this collection feels like a secret stash of grooves that were too good [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes In a musical landscape where much of what hits the speakers can feel fleeting, Greyfox Conspiracy emerge as a force committed to storytelling and substance. Their latest album is more than a collection of tracks—it’s a journey through history, human struggle, and personal resilience. With songs like Preacherman, [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes Scarborough’s own This House We Built are back — louder, tighter, and hungrier than ever. With their upcoming sophomore album Get Out Of The Rain, due November 21st, 2025, the band are cementing their place as one of the UK’s brightest rising names in modern rock. Building on [more…]