So, before I’ve even heard the record, the first thing I notice is the headline on the press release – “Cock Sparrer release first new
Read morePlanning For Burial – “Below The House” (The Flenser, 2017)
The Flenser have an incredible track record of releasing extremely dark, poignant, punishing and flawless albums – this year alone they have released the magical
Read moreIn Memoriam and Defiance: Manchester Arena Terror Attack, 22/05/17
Unless you’ve been living under a rock all week, you’ll doubtless be aware of the suicide attack that took place at Manchester Arena. The attack
Read moreWoah-woah! The gang’s all here! Introducing the writers (part 7)
I’ve known Mozza for a good number of years now (probably since around 1998/99? He’ll have to confirm that for sure, though), knocking on for
Read moreWoah-woah! The gang’s all here! Introducing the writers (part 6)
I’ve known Nathan for a few years now, but we’ve only met in person a few times. He’s certainly done his time in various bands
Read moreTerror ‘The Walls Will Fall’ EP (Pure Noise/Triple B Records)
I can remember with absolute clarity Terror’s first demo being shoved into my hands 15 years ago outside another poxy all-dayer in London. ‘It’s Scott
Read moreCaves – Always Why (Specialist Subject Records, 2017)
Caves arrive at their fourth full length preceded by an excellent reputation both on record and onstage. They’ve never been anything less than raucous, passionate
Read moreYour Pest Band – Old Springhead (Dead Broke Rekerds / Brassneck Records / Snuffy Smiles 2017)
I’d seen quite a bit of a buzz about these guys in the lead-up to the release of this record, from people whose opinions I
Read moreShotwell / Miami split LP (Dead Broke Rekerds, 2017 re-issue)
To say this record was originally recorded in 1998, well you really can’t tell. This is one of Mike DBR’s favourite releases of all time,
Read moreToby Driver – “Madonnawhore” (The Flenser, 2017)
Toby Driver is a multi-instrumental composer and songwriter based in New York City. For the uninitiated, he has spent the course of the past two
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