Album Review: The Beautiful Monument – Euphoric Thriller (Greyscale Records)
Alternative emo-rock favourites The Beautiful Monument will release their long-awaited third album, ‘Euphoric Thriller’, on August 7th via Greyscale Records.
Album/EP Reviews
Album Review: F.A.M. – Pleasure Of Torture (Selfmadegod Records)
‘Pleasure Of Torture’ is the brand-new album from grinding, brutal death metal band, F.A.M. It will be released on August 7th, 2026, via Selfmadegod Records.
EP Review: Suffer – Soul From Flesh (Arson Theory)
Wolverhampton’s groove-laden slamming deathcore heavyweights, Suffer, will release their eagerly awaited new EP, ‘Soul from Flesh’, on 7th August 2026 through Arson Theory.
Album Review: Din Of Celestial Birds – Takeoffs & Landings (Big Scary Monsters)
Din Of Celestial Birds, the Leeds-based progressive post-rock instrumental band, return with their brand-new full-length studio record ‘Takeoffs & Landings’, a concept album all about adventure, travel, and the journey of life. It will be released via their new label Big Scary Monsters on August 7th, 2026.
EP Review: Pleb – Grease Trap (Human Worth)
Human Worth presents the debut EP of Leeds duo Pleb, featuring members of Cattle, Grub Nap, Thank, and Give Over. It is called ‘Grease Trap’ and it will be released on August 7th, 2026.
Album Review: Negative Frame – Break The Ice (Blood Blast Distribution)
Negative Frame, the London-based metallic hardcore band, will release their long-awaited debut album, ‘Break the Ice’, on August 7th, 2026, via Blood Blast Distribution.
Album Review: Vertiginous – Incessant Affliction (Comatose Music)
There’s a lot of promise here and Vertiginous clearly know how to write crushingly heavy music. If you’re simply looking to bang your head and raise a little hell, Incessant Affliction should see you through nicely.
Album Review: Hulder – Verbolgen (Season of Mist & 20 Buck Spin)
Verbolgen is another superb release from Hulder and one that expertly balances traditional black metal with more modern ideas without ever compromising its identity.