HANABIE. SHARE NEW SINGLE
Japanese metal force HANABIE. will release a new EP, HOT TOPIC, on 28th January, followed by a headlining North American tour in March and April. The release offers the “Harajuku-core” quartet another opportunity to bring their whirlwind rock sound to a global audience, with a collection of songs that capture the band at their most heavy, chaotic and irresistibly catchy to date.
AS IT IS ANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED ALBUM
Transatlantic pop-rock quartet As It Is have today announced the release of their self-titled fifth album, due out on 17th July via FLG. To mark the announcement, the band have also unveiled their brand new single, ‘Ruin My Life’, featuring a guest appearance from Murray Macleod of The Xcerts.
MOTHER VULTURE RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Showing no signs of slowing down, MOTHER VULTURE have released the final single from their forthcoming album Cartoon Violence. Set for release on 15th January, ‘Knuckles’ lands as a dark, groove-driven anthem, delivering a final, tantalising taste of the genre-blurring chaos still to come.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: CASKETS AT ELECTRIC BALLROOM, LONDON 17/12/25 (+ THE WORD ALIVE)
Whether the timing is intentional or not, with The Only Heaven You'll Know Caskets continue a bi yearly tradition of releasing a banger of a new album, providing fans with a consistent stream of music. The Leeds metalcore outfit have continued this output through challenges that included a forced name change, struggles with imposter syndrome and band member departures.
LIVE REVIEW: BADFLOWER AT HERE AT OUTERNET, LONDON 15/12/25 (+ BILK)
In an era of AI and polished performances, Badflower’s performance at Here at Outernet on December 15, 2025, was a glorious middle finger to perfectionism. This was a reminder that we’re actually starving for something human, messy, and real. As their only headline show of the year and their final curtain call for 2025, they proved that this band doesn’t just play for an audience, but lives in the moment with them. This show was an unpredictable banana-smashing, hammer-swinging, drum-toppling masterclass that London won’t soon forget, showing us exactly why they’re an essential band to watch: They’re the relatable, chaotic heartbeat of modern rock.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: THREE DAYS GRACE AT THE O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON 13/12/25 (+ BADFLOWER)
Chants for "Three Days Grace" were so loud before they even made it to the stage. It’s wild to think this band started in a tiny 1500-person town in Ontario. They joked on stage about how you only had three options there: sports, music, or drugs. The guitarists mimicked each one, but I think we’re all glad they chose music.
HOLY WARS RELEASE COVER OF HURT BY NINE INCH NAILS
Following a string of high-profile EU/UK festival slots and recent support dates with metal icons Kittie earlier this year, alt-metal outfit Holy Wars have released a cover of ‘Hurts’ by Nine Inch Nails, following their stunning performance of the track at a church in Los Angeles recently.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ANNOUNCE UK AND EU TOUR FOR 2026
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA have announced a winter 2026 UK and EU headline tour. Taking place throughout October, the run will see the band travel across Europe before concluding in the UK with shows in Bristol, Leeds, London (October 23), Manchester, and Birmingham.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: OF MICE & MEN AT ELECTRIC BALLROOM, LONDON 11/12/25 (+ GORE., GHØSTKID)
The atmosphere at the Electric Ballroom on Thursday, December 11, 2025, was absolutely dialled up from the moment the doors opened. With Of Mice & Men headlining, you knew you were in for veteran-level aggression, but the support acts turned it into an event. Gore. hit the stage first with a look into the future and a clear statement that female-fronted metalcore is just vital right now. Then GHØSTKID dragged us straight into this theatrical, industrial fever dream. By the time OM&M took over, the whole place was already cooked. This three-band punch wasn't just strong; it was a loud, aggressive reminder that heavy music is more intelligent, tougher, and more resilient than anyone gives it credit for.
WATERPARKS RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE
Pop-rock innovators Waterparks have unveiled the official music video for their latest single, ‘ANY MINUTE NOW,’ out now via BMG. The release arrives as the band closes out the U.S. leg of The Prowler Tour, which wraps next week with a final stop in Los Angeles on December 18.
WERCHTER PARKLIFE 2026 ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LINE-UP
The lineup for the very first edition of Werchter Parklife is complete. The one-day festival, taking place on Sunday 28 June at the Festivalpark in Werchter, Belgium, presents a lineup as exciting and genre-crossing as headliner Linkin Park. Expect the best of rock, alternative rock, metal, rap, and electronic music all in the mix. The versatility of Linkin Park is reflected in the lineup. Today, Clipse, Against The Current, and Phantogram are added to the bill. Previously announced acts include headliner Linkin Park, as well as Papa Roach and Zwangere Guy. More than 50,000 tickets for Werchter Parklife have already been sold. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.be. Find out more at werchterparklife.be.
LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: KING PRINCESS AT ELECTRIC BRIXTON, LONDON 09/12/25
After playing in Leeds and Manchester, King Princess eventually finished the UK leg of her ‘Girl Violence’ tour in London, at the Electric Brixton. The queer fan girlies were in for a treat, being introduced for the first time to another queer singer opening for KP, Susannah Joff. Both American artists were here to deliver.