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ALBUM REVIEW - The Black Hounds - 'All Kingdoms Fall'

  Midlands melodic metallers The Black Hounds return with the release of their sophomore album titled, 'All Kingdoms Fall', which explores the concept that everything, whether good or bad, comes to an end. The band have hit the decade milestone and, since their inception, has had several line-up changes, but the new release and follow-up to their debut 'Colossus' is a testament to the band expanding their sound and finding their groove. The opening track, 'Foundations, ' is a melodic, powerful track with soaring guitars and varied, clean and fierce vocals, which leaves you eager to hear more. The crushing 'Tyrant', although bleak lyrically as it is about confronting abuse and heavier in stature, remains vibrant and tuneful and stomps throughout with some great headbanging moments. The melancholic instrumental 'Unrest' is dynamic and progresses intensely as it unfolds, leading us abruptly into the third swift and charging single 'Breaking The
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SYLOSIS release official live video for 'Poison For The Lost' filmed in London

  Ahead of their upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour this April, modern metal heavyweights SYLOSIS have released a live video for 'Poison For The Lost', taken from their last full length album, A Sign Of Things To Come. The video was filmed during the bands set supporting labelmates Malevolence in London last year. Watch the official live video for 'Poison For The Lost' now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldrZ7DmF9j0 Catch SYLOSIS live this April on their first headline tour of the UK and Ireland in eight years. Support from on all dates comes from Burner and Harbinger. SYLOSIS 2024 UK & Ireland Tour 03.04 - Southampton, Engine Rooms *Low Tickets* 04.04 - Bristol, The Fleece *SOLD OUT* 05.04 - Norwich, The Waterfront Studio *SOLD OUT* 06.04 - Dublin, Whelan's *SOLD OUT* 07.04 - Belfast, Limelight 2 09.04 - Edinburgh, La Belle Angele 10.04 - Glasgow, Cathouse *Low Tickets* 11.04 - Leeds, The Key Club *SOLD OUT* 12.04 - Colchester, Arts Centre *SOLD OUT* 1

Within Temptation in Ukraine to shoot music video for 'A Fool's Parade'

  On April 5, 2024, Within Temptation will release their brand-new song 'A Fool’s Parade', which marks an impressive collaboration with the talented Ukrainian producer Alex Yarmak. ‘A Fool’s Parade' highlights Russia's pretense regarding the war, and condemns its lies, ongoing crimes and brutal intentions. The song, released as a harbinger of the much-anticipated 'Bleed Out 2024 Tour', is a powerful expression of Within Temptation’s commitment to continue shedding light on the ongoing existential struggle that Ukraine is facing against Russia's cruel invasion. Music video recorded in Kyiv For the recording of the accompanying music video of 'A Fool’s Parade', Sharon den Adel – the frontwoman of Within Temptation – is currently in Kyiv, Ukraine. The music video is being directed by renowned Ukrainian video director Indy Hait. With involvement in initiatives such as the Ukraine Aid OPS foundation, Within Temptation aims to keep drawing attention to E

METAL PIONEERS JUDAS PRIEST RIDE HIGH IN THE UK ALBUM CHART

  Today Judas Priest score the highest charting effort of their 50-year career, with the release of the critically acclaimed nineteenth studio album Invincible Shield . The heavy metal icons’ previous career best was their seminal metal masterpiece British Steel, which peaked at #4 back in 1980. Having sold a massive 18,000 copies of Invincible Shield in the UK, the band better their last effort, 2018’s Firepower, which peaked at #5. Judas Priest also become the first and only metal band to release album projects 50 years apart; their debut record Rocka Rolla was released in 1974. This week the band embarked on their Invincible Shield UK Arena Tour, culminating in a huge headline show at London’s OVO Wembley Arena on 21st March.  TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Ozric Tentacles announced as headliners for Day 3 of Wokingham Festival

  Wokingham Festival - Ozric Tentacles announced as headliners for Day 3! They appear alongside a lineup of great artists including That Joe Payne, The Paradox Twin, Amanda Lehmann, Storm Deva & more. Wokingham Festival has announced its three day line up featuring a wide range of musical genres including a showcase of some of the best current progressive music artists. Saturday 24th August to Monday 26th August 2024, Cantley Park, Wokingham, UK Taking place on Saturday, Sunday & Monday of the August Bank Holiday weekend with over 40 artists appearing, the festival has announced that the Monday line up on August 26th, which focuses on the best of prog & rock, will feature one of the most influential bands to emerge from the 1980’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles as headliners. The band are the creative vision of multi-instrumentalist, Ed Wynne and their uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance culture. Ozric Tentacles released thei

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’ OUT NOW

  Mark Knopfler today releases a new, special recording of his anthemic ‘Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)’, to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America . Next week a video will be released identifying each performer across the piece. For now, fans can take their educated guesses by listening out for each distinctive style on this extraordinary record. Performed by Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletcher (who has edited the contributions into a 9 minute piece), the track features an unprecedented line-up of some of the greatest guitarists in history. ‘Legendary’ does not begin to cover it - David Gilmour to Ronnie Wood, Slash to Eric Clapton, Sting to Joan Armatrading, Bruce Springsteen to Pete Townshend, Nile Rodgers to Joan Jett, Brian May to Tony Iommi, Joe Walsh, Sam Fender and many more jaw dropping names. And, in a great honour, the track opens with Jeff Beck’s final recording. Roger Dalt

fakeyourdeath announce debut EP ‘null/void’ + Announce EP release show at Blondies, London

  Brighton based Electronic Post-Hardcore duo fakeyourdeath have today announced details of their forthcoming debut EP ‘null/void’. The EP which will feature recent singles ‘consume’ and ‘humanity’ will be released on Tuesday 23rd April, 2024 alongside an exclusive live session which showcases the band’s darker side and the attention to detail they carry through to their live shows. Pre-save ‘null/void’ right here . Vocalist, Candi Underwood shares light on the upcoming EP, “null/void is an EP about everything and therefore nothing. It’s an angry rant about how much the world sucks right now and how we as humans feed that state. If you want a happy listen, this isn’t it. The EP explores themes of depression, mental health and heartache. It’s all about serving the music; bringing it to life and forcing the listener into an uncomfortable state.” Watch the official music video for recent single ‘humanity’ To coincide with the upcoming EP, fakeyourdeath have also announced a special EP r

SYLOSIS announce Burner and Harbinger as UK and Ireland tour supports

  Metal masters SYLOSIS have announced London death metallers BURNER and deathcore conquerors HARBINGER as supports for their upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour that kicks off this April. Josh Middleton comments: “We're so pleased to be bringing out rising UK metal bands Burner and Harbinger with us on our upcoming headliner! As fans of both, we can't wait to share the stage with them!” SYLOSIS 2024 UK & Ireland Tour 03.04 - Southampton, Engine Rooms *Low Tickets* 04.04 - Bristol, The Fleece *SOLD OUT* 05.04 - Norwich, The Waterfront Studio *SOLD OUT* 06.04 - Dublin, Whelan's *SOLD OUT* 07.04 - Belfast, Limelight 2 09.04 - Edinburgh, La Belle Angele 10.04 - Glasgow, Cathouse *Low Tickets* 11.04 - Leeds, The Key Club *SOLD OUT* 12.04 - Colchester, Arts Centre *SOLD OUT* 13.04 - Cardiff, the Globe *SOLD OUT* 14.04 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms *SOLD OUT* All remaining tickets are available now at sylosis-band.com https://www.facebook.com/Sylosis/