Mad About Rock

  Hailing from the rugged West Coast of Scotland, The Breathing Method is a seasoned ensemble of musicians who fuse hard rock, grunge and a dash of punk rebellion to express the raw knocks of adulthood. With roots stretching back over 25 years this Scottish group hails from the historic county of Ayrshire, where a shared passion for gritty, authentic soundscapes has resulted in the band’s debut album, ‘After Everything Else’, which is set to be released this January. Ahead of the album release and a support slot to Breed 77 in Glasgow, The Breathing Method have premiered the video for new track, ‘Jupiter.’ Watch ‘Jupiter’ (official music video): https://youtu.be/0jPS6R5p5U8?si=oFL6rT2IHAA3gSlg Recorded at Ellis Music Studios and produced by Jamie Haining, the appeal of ‘After Everything Else’ will resonate with listeners seeking a fix of unapologetic hard hitting, heavy riffed post-grunge/alternative rock with a solid dose of humanity. The debut album by The Breathing Method...

  Brit hard-hitting newcomers, DRENCHED, are set to make their mark with the release of their hugely striking debut EP, Grey, out Friday 23rd August. The EP is backed by their powerful new single, (in)sane, which is out now https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dbL3o2ukEyzu8Ty4rjsRi . Watch the video, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaSvnQuFnow With a sound that tips its hat to Grunge, Nu metal, and edgy contemporary rock, DRENCHED dispatch deeply captivating immersive slabs of progressive alt rock that range from emotive and intimate ballads to full-throttle savage barnstormers. Citing influences such as Deftones, Loathe, Tool, and Sevendust, DRENCHED have a wealth of versatility and strong musicianship at their disposal, and are ready to stake their claim as one of the new breed of bands to break out to the vanguard of the music scene. Coming at you from Newcastle, England, DRENCHED were formed in 2020. The band, however, only really solidified when bassist, Mak Wilson, join...

  ‘A way in’ is the debut EP by London’s hottest new rock band The Burning Feathers. Showing off the band’s strong and broad range of old school alt rock material, the EP will feature the band’s previously released singles, including the popular rockers ‘Start of an end’ and ‘Surface of the Moon’. The EP will also feature a new track ‘A way in’ - a song about hope and searching for something better. ‘A way in’ is the band’s most melodic song so far and is a departure from their previous heavier material, taking the listener on a journey - with vibes of Bon Iver, Pink Floyd and even Glassjaw! The band have already played a number of packed out shows around London and have a lot more songs under their belt, which they’ll be releasing throughout the upcoming year, as well as a handful of shows around the UK. But for now ‘A way in’ is the perfect entry point to understand what The Burning Feathers are all about. The band will be promoting the release with a special free acoustic show a...

  VetoCode formed in 2023 out of a desperate hunger to make great music, they are a 3-piece grunge/rock band with their roots loosely plunged in punk tinged soil. The band comprises original members Jude Herbert, their very multi talented singer, songwriter and lead guitar interweaving hard hitting riffs and melodies into a cacophony of anthemic ear worms. Alex Ponisi holds it down on the bass and vocals, bringing a technical level of lower frequencies so tight and flavoursome that combined with the foundation of the band on drums, Jeremy Hamill. They have built a home fit to house their energetic creativity. Jeremy has the control, precision and timing to unleash a thunderous contagious passion that ignites and amplifies audiences. Alex and Jude having previously worked together joined forces with Jeremy who had the skill set to lock in tightly to form VetoCode. Band influences such as Foo Fighters, Green Day and Nirvana were to be among the band disciplines that inspired the lads...

  Danish teenage trio Ashes Of Billy delivers a sound beyond their years with the new EP 'Obscene', which will be released on March 7th through Prime Collective. The feel-good opener, 'Down The Hill,' is immediately upbeat and nostalgic, and it's a great way to kick things off. 'Feel You Around' is an angsty and edgy offering with impressive vocals, slick guitarwork, and an awesome solo. The whole track oozes swagger. 'Something about your smile' is another catchy track and may be the most anthemic featured. The EP closes with the title track 'Obscene,' which is infectiously melodic and ends on an exhilarating note, leaving you eager to hear more from the talented trio. The 'Obscene' EP is a diverse, lively, and delightful rock grunge-infused listen. It offers nostalgic hints of 90s grunge while sounding fresh and powerful. Given how young the band is, they are certainly ones to watch, and it will be exciting to see what the future ho...

  Introducing the teenage trio who are making waves in their home country of Denmark. ASHES OF BILLY (ages14,15,16) may be young, but they deliver a sound well beyond their years with a blend of rock tinged with nostalgic hints of the Seattle 90’s grunge scene. Since forming in 2022, the young trio has self-released two EP’s - ‘Playdate’ in 2022 and ‘The Right Place’ in 2023, with their single ‘Shamed’ in rotation on national radio in Denmark as well as being featured as Classic Rock Magazine’s ‘Tracks of The Week’. Watch the video for their new single ‘Feel You Around’ below: “‘Feel You Around’ can be characterized as one of our more experimental songs. The song explores many different genres and is made up of many different parts and sections. The mix of genres goes hand in hand with the song lyrics, which are about difficult, conflicting, and confusing emotions that surround you and feel like they are trying to take control of you. Whether it's anger, sadness, love, hate, or s...

  In a recent interview, when asked what it means getting airtime on BBC radio with a tune that roasts it, WEAK13 singer & guitarist Nick J Townsend replied "It’s feasible that it’s the most catchiest and radio-friendly tune they’ve ever received so them not playing it or dismissing further support for intelligent original music would arguably be more inappropriate". Nick added "Hey, it’s written with love, I’m an artist being artistic. Do you really think they’d prefer a song called 'I’m always played on the BBC'? This is punk 4D chess, it’s taylor-made for them and it’s pretty catchy so I’m actually giving them exactly what they want; let’s see if they’ll embrace the song even more. I can easily write a bigger tune". On The BBC is available now at: Apple Music | Spotify | & other major stores WEAK13 are: Nick J Townsend – Vocals/Guitars | Wesley Smith – Bass | Neel Parmar – Drums Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram |...

  British band WEAK13 have released a provocative stance towards the acronym ‘BBC’ with their latest single On The BBC. WEAK13 frontman and guitarist revealed “This is a song for every musician, band or songwriter out there that feels deliberately ignored by modern mainstream media”. When asked “What does On the BBC stand for?” the WEAK13 singer and guitarist Nick J Townsend added “It could arguably be ‘Bureaucratic Boundary Controllers’, ‘Big Black Chicken’ or perhaps ‘Bigot Box Calculator’ but lyrics are subjective so it can mean anything that the listener prefers, we’re diverse writers. There is a broadcasting company in Britain that shares the same initials but that’s likely mere coincidence”. The song heavily strays away from the signature brand of metal punk rock normally produced by WEAK13 yet still bashes the listener over the head with, what could be described as, pure sarcastic commercialism. It’s potentially the most radio-friendly song ever recorded by the band; there’s...

  One Dimensional Creatures, aka One Dimes, are a four-piece alternative punk/postpunk/grunge band based in Greater Manchester, UK. Ste Wilson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Chris Tighe (lead guitar), Ollie Chapman (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Adam Heap (drummer & beat maker). Ste, Chris, and Ollie have been friends since high school. During lock-down Ste wrote loads of songs about UK life and politics. When Ollie moved back 'up-north' from London the three met up for a post-lock-down pint. After hearing demos of Ste's tracks they decided to form a band and One Dimensional Creatures was born. In June 2023, after months of searching, the band struck gold and found a drummer in Adam Heap and the four piece was finally complete. In 2023 One Dimensional Creatures released their debut single, Media Mass, on 28th June, with radio play on a number of shows/stations including Future Hits Radio, Hive Radio UK's 'Independent Music Show', Wayne Moseley's '...

  Unstoppable UK grunge metallers, RAZE, will set loose their blistering debut album, Pyrography, through all major platforms on Friday 28th July, via One Eyed Toad Records. The absorbing riff merchants have also just revealed their superb new single and video, 'Roachman' - https://youtu.be/NfbNojn6P4I Taking cues from the likes of Alter Bridge, Machine Head, Tremonti, and Lamb Of God, RAZE expertly merge together groove metal, prog, and grunge, and the end result is a sound that is exceptionally engaging and distinctive. Hailing from Hertfordshire, UK, the early seeds of the band were sown when founding member and vocalist Louis Dunham was a late teen in college. However, it wasn’t until last year when bassist Sam Trueman entered the fold that the band began to solidify and genuinely make their mark on proceedings. Featuring two gifted guitarists in Daniel Eveleigh and Jack Ilott, and a dynamo drummer in the shape of Ethan Morter, the rising quintet are going from strength t...

  Brit emo-grunge crew DROWN create captivating energetic alt-rock framed by fuzzed up guitars and long-lasting melodies, all delivered with strong emotive guile. The emerging grunge punks have now revealed their blistering new single and video, Butterflies. Watch the video, here - https://youtu.be/YqwRUwqQEZc Comprised of Billy Hills (vocals, rhythm guitar), Sam Harry (lead guitar), Will Whitehead (bass guitar), and Ben Harrison (drums), DROWN were formed at the end of 2021, and hail from across the South-East of England. Fusing together everyone from Deftones, Title Fight, and Reuben, DROWN wear their hearts on their sleeves, producing a sound that deftly blends genres. The forthright foursome, who are unafraid to prise open the envelope or speak up about social issues that weigh on their mind, have spent the past few years shaping their intoxicating sound and live set. Supports slots and shows with the likes of Jamie Lenman, awakebutstillinbed, and Youth Illusion have also h...

  Interview with Michael Small by Carina Lawrence  Grunge hard rock band Jaded Truth formed in 2019 in St John's, Newfoundland. In 2020 they released their debut album 'Rx', a concept album about addiction and insomnia, and soon after, they dropped their sophomore album 'Tsukimono' in 2021. In 2022, they unleashed their third album, 'Take A Seat', highlighting further their 90s-inspired sound with punk and metal elements. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Kyle Woodland, bassist Aaron Jones and drummer Michael Small. I chatted with Michael to learn more about the band and their new album. Firstly, let’s go back to the beginning. What are your earliest memories of music and the moment you decided you wanted to be a musician? As a kid, I was never big into music. I enjoyed certain songs I would hear on the radio, but it wasn’t a big passion. When I entered my teenage years, some of the first music I really loved was Eminem. I had never heard anything...

  Craft Recordings has partnered with Seether to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Gold-selling debut, Disclaimer, with an expanded reissue on 3-LP, 2-CD, and digital formats. As a holiday surprise for fans, the expanded digital edition is available to stream/download in its entirety beginning today (December 16), ahead of the physical formats which are set to release January 20, 2023 (available to pre-order now ). Alongside brand new cover art, all configurations of this deluxe reissue feature the hits "Gasoline," "Fine Again" and "Driven Under," plus a previously unreleased live show, captured in its entirety at New Hampshire's Hampton Beach Casino in 2003. Rounding out the bonus content is a rare 2002 live acoustic cover of Nirvana's "Something in the Way," which was first issued as a B-side. Watch the animated video here . The 3-LP set is housed in a deluxe triple gatefold jacket, while both physical formats also include ne...

  Missouri power trio Dark Below are continuing their Breakout year with new single ‘ Hate Being Human’ . The song was produced by Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory) and Jason Schrick for JPS Productions at East Iris Studios in Nashville. Noted music manager Jeff Hanson (Creed, Alter Bridge, Paramore, Sevendust) has joined the team to help take the band to the next level. The song is a post-grunge anthem with a relentlessly heavy groove and thunderous backbeat, layered with Nirvana-esque vocals that lament the sturm and drang that is so pervasive in the world today. It is a cry of angst against the constant divisions in society as a whole, questioning when it will ever end. Dark Below’s Josh Campbell says “Hate Being Human” was written because of our general frustration with the human race. I don't literally ‘hate being human’, but sometimes you see the things we do to one another and the reasons why we do those things and it's just frustrating. Th...

  Bloodhounds release their third and final single from the ‘EAT LIES’ EP with another hard-hitting anthem named ‘What I Have’. With big riffs and soulful vocal melodies, this is a track that masterfully balances light and shade, anger and dejection, frustration, and acceptance. ‘What I Have’ delves into the emotions of growing up and learning that there is a thin veneer to society that, when peeled back, reveals how evil mankind can be. By combining their nurtured grunge sound with a fresh intensity they’re able to capture this rage and frustration Check out the thumping new music video right here: Speaking out about the new single singer, Joey Newell tries to remind us to re-evaluate our priorities in life. “Although it may seem great to grind hard, use people and sacrifice loads to earn the big money, remember it’s your friends, family and the memories that you make are what really matter, so try not to forget to be happy with what you have.” ‘What I Have’ will feature on th...

  Los Angeles rock band Yard Of Blondes release 4th single 'Hummingbird', off the upcoming album 'Feed The Moon'. Produced by Billy Graziadei (Biohazard), mixed by Michael Patterson (Nine Inch Nails) The song already appears on editorial Spotify playlists 'All new rock'…  https://open.spotify.com/album/2qJrLu9r96jcjPgfpUtQ65?si=9z3po3YIQHq6VicnzHh9vA   The 3 previous singles 'You and I & I', 'Lowland' and 'Do you need more?' are already played worldwide. 100% Indie again - Almost a year after the beginning of the pandemic the band had to part ways with the labels. With the pandemic hitting harder than anybody could expect, they couldn’t offer us what we needed from them, which was, at this pont, financial support and more exposure. And the album was being delayed again and again, we couldn’t stand it anymore. It was heartbreaking but we decided to reclaim our freedom. Fanny learned how to promote the band along the way. She is now a...

  Celeb Car Crash have released "Down to the Core", a new single mixed by Riccardo "Paso" Pasini at Studio73 and Mastered at La Maestà Studio by Giovanni Versari (Muse, Afterhours ...) “Down to the Core”: There are people and feelings that we can feel even without seeing them, without touching them. They are invisible but present. We recognize the effects, in a frantic search we try to understand the dichotomy of our thinking: Rational, Irrational. Potential and Reality. Is this what we really want for ourselves? After all, we are probably only what we know. The piece freely draws inspiration from CHRISTINA ROSSETTI's Poem Who Has Seen the Wind? Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through. Who has seen the wind? Neither you nor I: But when the trees bow down their heads, The wind is passing by. This is the fifth single and video released by the band which will be included in the album "The World...

  Southampton trio Mystic Peach have  shared the video for their eerie new single Wanna Be My Daddy? Gathering early support from DIY, The Line of Best Fit and Gigwise, Wanna Be My Daddy? follows on from debut track Across The Pond and second single The Eye And The Twitch which saw critical acclaim roll in from the likes of Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, Amy Lamé and Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music, John Kennedy on Radio X and So Young Magazine. Wanna Be My Daddy? is a spectral slice of grunge rock that isn’t afraid to tackle the tough questions and confronts vulnerability head on, with the lyrics acting as glorious juxtaposition against waves of psych and garage rock. Speaking about the video created by Josh Whettingsteel, singer Curtis Gale says: "This video idea turned up after having a phone call with my friend/manager, Jamie. We were coming up with ideas as we knew we needed a video but were limited due to lockdown. Josh Whettingsteel came to mind and as a huge fan of his ...

  Chicago, IL. - A breed of hard rock that carries a heavy, stripped-down sound is what DEAD ORIGINAL continues to produce. "Let It Burn" is their next single from their EP Bought and Sold (due out in January of 2021). Following their single releases of "Restrained", "Bought and Sold", and now "Let It Burn", Dead Original continues to produce their sound working with TLG Entertainment/INgrooves, and their "D.O. Fans" are digging it. Front-man Paul Wandtke (ex-Trivium, ex- Rock of Ages), drummer Sean McCole, and bassist Mike Petrasik (Bedlem) signal that the feel of their rock maintains "less is more." Their approach delivers a true impression of the realm of rock. Catch Dead Original at one of their live shows (see below) and enjoy the mood of Dead Original's music. '"Let it Burn" is a little bit different from our whole album as it’s a slower paced groove track with a big vibe and with lyrics centered ar...

  Southampton trio Mystic Peach return today with eerie new single Wanna Be My Daddy? It follows on from debut track Across The Pond and second single The Eye And The Twitch which saw support roll in from the likes of Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1, Amy Lamé and Tom Robinson on BBC 6Music, John Kennedy on Radio X, DIY, So Young Magazine and The Line Of Best Fit. Wanna Be My Daddy? is a spectral slice of grunge rock that isn’t afraid to tackle the tough questions and confronts vulnerability head on, with the lyrics acting as glorious juxtaposition against waves of psych and garage rock. Singer Curtis Gale details the track further: “'Wanna Be My Daddy?' is a story of experience about how the comfort in your own sexuality can be threatening to certain people. Small town mentality, prying eyes and assumptions giving rise to the purest form of irony. The questions, the staring and unsubstantiated accusations can go unnoticed even in your busy life. But when people go out of their way ...