Mad About Rock

  Highly rated Londoners, PARADIS, unveil their blistering self-titled debut EP, out on Friday 20th September. The Brit metalcorers have also just released their explosive new single and video, 'Walking Aberration' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_yxg_5lWdA Check out the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/01IoQdAyKiw7rSNuqalgPK Hitting your senses from the backstreets of London, England, PARADIS are a fiery quintet that blend elephantine riffs and powerful vocals, merged with a raft of influences that incorporate enticing synths and considered arrangements. Born in 2023, PARADIS have already racked up favourable comparisons to everyone from Parkway Drive, Architects and Avenged Sevenfold. Featuring Jonny Weaver (Vocals), Pedro Silva (Guitars), Federico Di Biase (Guitars), Mark Kuchmenko (Bass), and Flynn Everard (Drums), the band members have been born widely across the globe, but collectively they’re a group of brothers with a mutual love for all things metal. Co...

  Montreal’s The Speakeasy just dropped a new video for "Signs of Spring" the closing track on their recently released self-titled debut. Stream the "Signs Of Spring" video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EobaZfuLi9A Stream the album here/order the vinyl (shipping in March): https://bfan.link/the-speakeasy Whether you're a seasoned fan of punk, folk, or anything in between, prepare to have your musical world shaken up by The Speakeasy. Each track on their inaugural LP is a carefully crafted story, weaving together elements of nostalgia, passion, and a touch of the unknown. With their distinctive sound, The Speakeasy invites listeners into a world where musical boundaries dissolve. Hailing from the vibrant punk scene of Montreal's north shore, The Speakeasy is a punk rock quintet best known for their energetic live performances with their blend of heavy skatepunk. With a collective punk rock journey spanning over two decades, the band officially came ...

  Alternative artist paradise fell has today shared their debut offering ‘VICES.’. paradise fell is an artist alter ego, born as the product of a restless imagination. Formed out of an unshakeable urge to song write, fueling a cathartic translation of the real identity struggles in his own head onto a musical soundscape. A fearless expressive voice, forcing the conversation forward and encouraging listeners to embrace their chaos. This musical chapter breeds a new sound, rather than craving what’s safe and familiar. While tipping his hat to the classic, textured rock influence, paradise fell is searching for a voice in between the lines. Diving between brutal alt rock tracks and reimagined anti-pop remixes - paradise fell is looking to forge a new groove for the needle to follow Check out this official music video for ‘VICES.’ “VICES. is a frantic confrontation of the irony; that something which kills us slowly, sets us free in the moment. It makes us feel alive. The bad habits w...

  Emerging Los Angeles rock band Yard Of Blondes has revealed the release date of their debut album "Feed The Moon' will be May 19th 2021 and a live stream show in support of this. For the release of “Feed The Moon”, the band will play the full album in livestream, from the Firewater Studios , in Los Angeles, where it was recorded, with Billy Graziadei (Biohazard), on Saturday, May 22. Yard Of Blondes will play their first “in-person” live show at the Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA on May 20, 2021, along with the band Silence Of You. For more information visit:  https://wayfarercm.com/ Yard Of Blondes debut album “Feed The Moon” will be released on May 19, 2021. To pre-order the album and for other merch visit: https://www.yardofblondes.com/ For more on Yard Of Blondes: https://www.facebook.com/YOBmusic

  Future Lows are a new Irish rock band that formed last year, and they have just released their debut song and video for 'Broken'. 'Broken' is melodic, passionate and memorable. A promising debut that leaves you eager to hear more.  Check out the video below: Listen/stream the single: https://open.spotify.com/track/5741QjvTmm3VUAT9q0u8V8 https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/futurelows/broken?fbclid=IwAR2z5pozfj3QGDgYEK-9gYdC7VKyk_1pDg_fvnSaHCnT4fHzEwYzBDsnQyY For more on Future Lows: https://www.facebook.com/futurelows

Introducing Glasgow born post hardcore/metalcore outfit TENEMENTS who will release their new single 'Standing On The Backs Of Angels' this autumn via Flare and Flame Records. 'Standing On The Backs Of Angels' is a message for everyone who has experienced some form of toxicity, whether it be from a friendship, relationship or belief. Everyone at some point in their life has all been in a position where enough is enough and the band expresses that feeling in their new single. The track premiered exclusively with Punktastic.com and can now be heard here below.. Link: https://soundcloud.com/user-179916474/standing-on-the-backs-of-angels This November the band hit the road for the first time after recently debuting their live show in Glasgow, supporting Rise Records' DEAD!. 2018 will see the band release a debut five track EP, along with as playing as many live shows as possible. TENEMENTS take influence from every style of music that they take pleasu...

Pegasus are a fresh French metalcore quintet who have previously only released a couple of singles. Now they have more to offer in their debut EP, Fairy Tale which is unleashed to the masses on the 20th February... Opener, The Shadow Of Our Soul has an ethereal hopeful intro with distant deep screams and melodic ambient riffs. The breakdown is bad ass and it keeps things changeable throughout, making for a thrilling start... Mirror, Mirror features melodic striking guitars which are highly sonic and resonant, creating a very enjoyable metalcore offering, and showing the high standards and coherency of the EP. We reach title track, Fairy Tale which opens on a beautiful dream like state, before being treated to some clean vocals here, for effect and emphasis, keeping things diverse and unpredictable. This is a strong number, that portrays the vibe and sound of the overall release wonderfully. It demonstrates them at their best, showing their individual talents, as well as their ti...

Abhorrent Decimation Performing at MammothFest 2014 - Ashley Scott (Photo Credit to Ajit Dutta at Raid Studios) So we arrive at the return of MammothFest's in Brighton after its four year break and I catch up with one of the bands playing later today on the first opening day of the festival, Death Metallers, Abhorrent Decimation. Having interviewed Ashley before this time round we dig deeper and discuss events more in depth, so I met up with vocalist, Ashley Scott and also drummer, Matt Doubleday just down the road from the Mammothfest venue to speak about the festival, the bands Bloodstock appearance and their anticipated debut album due to be released next year! They were even kind enough to give me a exclusive bit of exciting information regarding their debut, so read to find out!!.. So the reason we are here today, is because of the rebirth of Mammothfest Today, how excited are you to be playing later on and to be part of this crucial event for Brighton? A...

Benjamin Teacher is a multi talented musician, singer, songwriter, street performer and producer from London, who has been noticed by the likes of Billy Sherwood, Lady Gaga and Vince DiCola (Rocky, Transformers The Movie Soundtracks) and here in his debut he showcases his talents and passion in his own unique style..let us journey into his 'mind's eye'... Opening song, 'Stratmosphere' has an air of positivity about it and Benjamin show's off his many talents as everything you hear is done by him..he shows his guitar skills further in the instrumental atmospheric track, 'Welcome To The Galaxy' - I always enjoy a instrumental - well a good one! I think its a true test of musicianship if it can stand alone without the focus of vocals, as the instruments have to be melodic and stand out perhaps more to keep the attention of the listener..and that's just what he does! The short but sweet, "Venus Loves Jupiter" graces us with an elegant key...