Mad About Rock

  The annual ‘Night Before Uprising’ returns to the city's favourite grassroots venue, FIREBUG, on Friday 23rd May. This year's ‘Night Before Uprising’ will be a showcase of the incredible, talented roster of Church Road Records. The evening will be celebrated with three extended sets from some of their top talent. Performing throughout the evening will be… GIANT WALKER Headlining the evening are GIANT WALKER, a Progressive Rock band from Newcastle. Their music encapsulates the ever changing emotions of loneliness and provide relief in their soothing and uplifting melancholic melodies. If you are a fan of Karnivool, Deftones and Radiohead then do not miss Giant Walker. Check out their latest single ‘Silhouettes’: FORLORN Returning to Uprising after their awe-inspiring set on the main stage at Uprising 7, we are thrilled to welcome Forlorn to the ‘The Night Before Uprising’. Fresh and armed with their debut album ‘Aether’, expect a sonically pleasing performance, full of inte...

  UK Folk Horror outfit FORLORN explore the element of Earth with their new single ‘Creatress’, which is out now on all platforms. ‘Creatress’ heralds a new dawn for the band after they closed their ‘Sæl’ cycle on a high note in 2023. The track is a marriage of symphonic black metal, bone-rattling low guitars, neck-snapping groove, and ambient soundscapes that further blurs the lines of genre. Centred around the element of Earth and inspired by the ancient norse deity Moder, ‘Creatress’ draws parallels between humanity’s relationship with Mother Earth and women in modern society. Female empowerment has been a core theme that has developed across Forlorn’s offerings; ‘Creatress’ honours the ancient matriarch, a societal archetype often disregarded as worthless, particularly in modern day society. Speaking of ‘Creatress’, vocalist Megan Elliott comments: “This new offering marks the beginning of a new, experimental and visceral journey for Forlorn. ‘Creatress’ delivers an empowering ...

  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ have today shared a limited edition exclusive cassette tape release titled ‘ Sæl ’ which is now available via Silent Cult. Forlorn, who blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal' have drawn closure to their recent seasonal cycle of singles with the offering of ‘ Sæl ’. Guitarist, Edd Kerton shared the following statement - "This circle draws to a close as another prepares to open, we invite you to look back so you can prepare for what is yet to come." The 5 track tape includes recent singles ‘Hold Me’ and ‘The Weight Of It All’ as well as an exclusive live recording of their 2020 single ‘Erased’. The live performance of Forlorn's single 'Erased' was filmed and recorded at The Bookhouse in London. Vocalist Megan Elliott continues to share - "We invite you to bear witness to a live conjuring of our song 'Erased', this song opened the initial circle and so shall it close the ...

  UK Pagan Metal outfit ‘Forlorn’ make their return with a defying new offering titled ‘Hold Me’ which is out now via Silent Cult. Forlorn blend folk horror and paganism to carve out their own brand of 'Midsommar Metal', while crafting a unique sound and visual identity. Produced by George Lever (Loathe, Sleep Token, Monuments) ‘Hold Me’ was written as a platonic love song, from a child to a parent, and addresses the subject of co-dependency, where a child bears witness to their parents' struggle with addiction. Accompanying the new single is a stunning music video that shows symbolism throughout that is symbiotic of family constellation. We see the honouring of ancestors passed through the building of the altar, a sense of community and tribe through the foraging scene and a feeling of strained family dynamics through the harvest feast scene. Check out the official music video for ‘Hold Me’ below: “I was brought up Pagan, by my mother, and have been a practicing witch ...