Album Review: Of Virtue – Death Of The Altar (Arising Empire)
One of the hottest modern metalcore bands in the world, Of Virtue, return with their highly anticipated new album, ‘Death of the Altar’, out October 2nd, 2026, via Arising Empire.
Author: Carl Fisher
Album Review: Butcher Babies – Nightbloom (Judge & Jury Records)
Butcher Babies are back, opening a brand-new chapter and getting more personal than ever with ‘Nightbloom’. The new album is out on October 2nd, 2026, via Judge & Jury Records.
A New Chapter – Talking ‘Nightbloom’ with Heidi of Butcher Babies
In this interview, we go deep into the details of the new album Nightbloom’ with vocalist Heidi Shepherd. We talk about the evolution of the band, the personal depths that have been explored to make it happen, and so much more.
EP Review: Inherited – ALL 4 ONE (Mascot Records)
Blending the more ‘in your face’ style of the past with the ‘spin kick your face off’ style of now. The result is four brash and brutish efforts.
Horror Movie Review: Resident Evil (2026)
No spoilers, folks, Resident Evil is simply too much fun, and its events are worth experiencing with fresh eyes and ears. I’m here to tell you why it is the best adaption of Resident Evil to date, and one of the best video game adaptions overall.
Live Review: Burner, Beyond Extinction & Worn Out at The Lower Third, London (26/09/26)
What a night. A metal takeover of The Lower Third in central London. Three of my favourites on one bill. A celebration of a phenomenal record, and a reminder of just how strong the scene is across the UK and Ireland.
Live Review: Exploring Birdsong at Islington Assembly Hall, London (24/09/26)
The lighting, the stage, the sound, Islington Assembly Hall is a fantastic venue for a certain kind of band, and Exploring Birdsong are that kind of band.
Album Review: a-tota-so – I Told You So (bUTTONpUSHER)
a-tota-so, noise rock extraordinaries, released their brand-new album, ‘I Told You So’, on September 4th, 2026, via bUTTONpUSHER Records.