We’re sorry, OK? Ricky promised them they could put this up here and that apparently forms something called a “contract” we can’t get out of. They have an actual EP of new (crap) songs out in a few weeks as well. Please don’t go to their Bandcamp page to pre-order it or anything. That would be daft. If you like what we do, consider joining us on Patreon for as little as £1 per month! Header image by Down The Barrel photography Footprints in the Custard: facebook | twitter | bandcamp | spotify | youtube | twitch ..read more

Dan Lewin, lead guitarist of heavy as-all-heavy-things act Enquire Within (with some help from vocalist Jacob) tells us all about the band, and gets us all excited for upcoming EP Elysium! Simple things first – where are you guys from? We’re from London, we’re actually all from the same town. 4 of us went to the same school, at different times. How did you meet? Henry and I went to school together and were in the same year. His brother Jacob was a couple of years above us and Erim a couple above Jacob. We met (re-met?) Erim at a festival in Gravesend, he offered to record some songs for u ..read more

The award-winning, genre-busting RADAR Festival have announced three more acts for their stellar 2024 lineup: guitar genius Ichika Nito, American mathcore heavyweights Car Bomb, and local talents Atheana. Masterclasses for this year’s event have also been announced. Attendees of RADAR Festival can witness some of the world’s best musicians talking about their craft. The full masterclass line-up is as follows: Adam Janzi (VOLA) Baard Kolstad (Leprous) Buster Odeholm (Humanity’s Last Breath, Thrown & Vildhjarta) Einar Solverg (Leprous) Henrik Linder (Dirty Loops) Plini Jay Postones (Tessera ..read more

There aren’t many bands that can get away with the tagline “legendary”, but Deicide are one. For good reasons or bad (most of the latter relating to apocryphal news stories and word-of-mouth scuttlebutt), they’ve carved a niche of their own in the world of Satanic metal. They’ve also produced some damn fine music over the years, combining a message of pure hatred with some actually good tunes. Banished By Sin can be added to their catalogue as another example of how to make brutal music that is, for want of a better word, accessible. Some bands go too far into the extreme end of things for my ..read more

The inventors of monastic doom present another stunning milestone on their fast-rising trajectory with their new album Untouched By Fire, which this time focuses on the warrior king Oswald (604–642), who forged Northumbria with fire and sword by uniting the kingdoms of Bernicia and Deira. Constructed of 6 insular doom pieces, the album begins with “Cursed to Nothing But Patience,” which is wonderfully woeful and, being just shy of the nine-and-a-half-minute mark, showcases the stronger dynamics that also pay homage to pioneers such as My Dying Bride. Follow-up “Name Bestowed” is gentle with a ..read more

 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a PIM System Before investing in a PIM system, here are some questions you must ask yourself. This will help you understand better if you need it. Does the PIM have a Rule Engine? Integrating a rule engine within a PIM solution is vital for automating various tasks such as data validation, consistency checks, workflow initiations, and dynamic data transformations. Whether enforcing pre-established rules or customizing your own, this feature streamlines operations minimizes errors, and elevates the overall efficiency of PIM, thus rendering it indispen ..read more

One of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time releases new album =1, on July 19th via earMUSIC. Pre-order / save now! The first single will be unveiled on April 30th at midnight, a taster for the full 13 tracks of pioneering and rip-roaring rock ‘n’ roll. Deep Purple continue their charge of recent years, releasing hit albums and filling arenas around the world, adding yet more layers to their 100 million album selling legacy. The band are credited as one of the key originators of heavy rock and have constantly progressed their boundaries of music. They are fronted by the leg ..read more

Sorry. Just… sorry. An unexpected, unrehearsed excuse for an interview with two of metal’s most immature “members”. With a new video coming soon (don’t snigger at the back), which for some reason we’re premiering on Thursday, what better time to let them out of their bedrooms for ten minutes for a bit of daylight (and, God willing, a shower)? If you like what we do, consider joining us on Patreon for as little as £1 per month! Header image by Down The Barrel photography Footprints in the Custard: facebook | twitter | bandcamp | spotify | youtube&nbs ..read more

Sugarman Sam takes us on a trip through the wild world that is… Revenant! xr:d:DAF5U6IbwD8:2,j:3827348659518482000,t:24010819 Simple things first – where are you guys from? 50% of us are from Basingstoke, Hampshire and 50% from Newbury, Berkshire. How did you meet? Matt and I were in a previous band together, but decided we wanted to flex our own creative muscles again having been responsible for someone else’s vision for a few years after taking some time away from music. It took him a while to convince me to sing again! I called Carl, who I’d known from the local scene, and Matt told Robin h ..read more

The Metal 2 The Masses tour returns in 2024! Bloodstock’s initiative to give emerging bands a step up and also support grassroots venues, kicks off on 10th May, with 30 regions and 6 countries participating. The fun begins in Belfast and rolls down through Dublin and back to England, Scotland, and Wales, taking in Norway and Poland along the way. The tour wraps up in Coventry on 15th July, with all the regional winners from the finals being revealed in due course. Check out the local events below and get along to your nearest event to support the headliners of tomorrow! Click / Tap for bigness ..read more