This would count as a killer one-two punch, if Tokyo’s Sans Visage and the quirkily-named Look At Moment actually wanted to kill. Instead, both groups have learned lessons from screamo stalwarts like Suis La Lune and Loma Prieta, and have tempered their hardcore sounds with slow-burning intensity, elements of post-rock, and grungy melody. Sans Visage start ‘Deception’ with a menacing […]
Read moreThose band names and that cover art tell you almost everything you need to know about this. Almost. For while there’s a strong smell of medicinal herbs drifting off every riff here, there’s no dumb fug or directionless waffle, only stoner rock done just right. Each band does it in a different way too. Dopelord unfurl ominous, thick-riffed doom with […]
Read moreSo new years aren’t always for new beginnings. Welsh metallers Shaped By Fate have announced their split today. Vocalist Paul Fortescue said, “Some things just didn’t go our way as a group. So from us lads in SBF I’d like to say thanks to everyone who gave us a floor to sleep on, a record deal, helped us with merch, […]
Read moreHoward Jones is no longer the singer for Killswitch Engage. The band released a statement today saying, “To our family, friends and fans: We have decided to continue on without Howard Jones. We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we’ve had him in the band. Out of respect for everyone involved, we will not be discussing […]
Read moreThe Bled announced their split back in August, sour news. But at least the UK gets a proper farewell, these few dates marking some of the band’s last. 16.02.12. Cathouse, Glasgow 17.02.12. The Cooler, Bristol 18.02.12. Dingwalls, London 19.02.12. Dingwalls, London
Read moreUrgh, double whammy. Hot on the heels of Thrice announcing their hiatus, Thursday have called it quits. A statement on their official website states, “Yup. Yesterday Thrice, today Thursday. Crazy coincidence for two bands that have led such parallel and intersecting lives. We would’ve spaced our announcement out and given the dust a chance to settle but we are about […]
Read moreAccording to a post from frontman Dustin Kensrue on the band’s official website, Thrice will go on hiatus after completing their current tour commitments. “Thrice is not breaking up. If nothing has broken us up by now, I doubt anything ever could. However, we will be taking a break from being a full-time band, and the upcoming tour in the […]
Read moreAlexisonfire are no more. Frontman George Pettit revealed the news yesterday in an open and honest statement over at the band’s website. While the success of guitarist Dallas Green’s City And Colour project seems to have been the beginning of the end, it’s guitarist Wade MacNeil’s decision to “join another band” that’s put the nail in the coffin. MacNeil’s departure […]
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