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  Leeds post-hardcorers KILL THE SILENCE are back with their hugely captivating new EP, Resolve, set for release on Friday 17th April. The band have also just released their alluring new single and video, 'The Final Word' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Z5rsDi_dU Listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/190ULwkT4wrUba7vLSo4Bv . Formed by vocalist Jason Walsh and lead guitarist Sam Rickerby during their college days, the band completed their line-up in 2018 with Ian Souch on bass and John Wallis on drums, and made their initial impact with their debut EP, Bloodlines, which helped build their formidable reputation as a compelling live act. The following years saw KILL THE SILENCE support the likes of We Came As Romans and Mallory Knox, while releasing the dynamic singles: Inevitable, Sinner, and Lost At Sea. Rhythm guitarist Daniel Ridding also later joined the band, adding yet another layer and dimension to their already engaging sound. After time spent writi...

  British post-hardcore outfit KEEP THIS UP charge forward with unstoppable momentum, and have just revealed their towering new single and video, 'Remedy' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq67kD8vVM0 Listen to the band at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HplGXpBPq2q0KciEc5Ncz Hailing from Peterborough, England, KEEP THIS UP blend melodic singalongs, thunderous breakdowns, rapid-fire riffs, and raw, emotive screams, crafting a sound that’s both punishing and powerfully heartfelt. Their intense energy and razor-sharp songwriting have quickly made them one of the UK’s most exciting emerging heavy acts. Although originally formed in 2019, the band truly hit their stride in 2022 with the release of their acclaimed debut EP, Paper Houses. The release propelled them into the spotlight, earning spots on the Kerrang! Charts, global radio airplay, and strong support from BBC Radio 1’s Alyx Holcombe. Since then, KEEP THIS UP have delivered a steady stream of hard-hitting singles and ...

  Post-hardcore giants A Day To Remember have announced a huge run of shows in the UK and Europe for 2025, bringing their signature blend of metalcore, pop-punk, and post-hardcore anthems to some of the biggest venues and festivals across the continent. The tour kicks off on May 22nd in Glasgow and runs through to June 28th in Leipzig, hitting major cities and festival stages along the way. This highly anticipated tour follows the surprise release of the bands’ brand-new album, A Day To Remember’s Big Ole Album Vol. 1, which is available now on physical formats. Digital streaming for the album will officially launch on March 21st, giving fans a fresh set of anthems to scream along to this summer. UK & EUROPEAN TOUR DATES: 22 May - Glasgow, UK • O2 Academy Glasgow ^ 24 May - Hatfield, UK • Slam Dunk Festival* 25 May - Leeds, UK • Slam Dunk Festival* 27 May - Tilburg, NL • 013 Poppodium^ 28 May - Liège, BE • OM^ 30 May - Paris, FR • L’Olympia^ 31 May - Lyon, FR • Slam Dunk France...

  American Post-hardcore pioneers Rival Schools have announced a string of UK & Ireland tour dates for May 2025. The band, featuring guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn), and guitarist Ian Love (BURN), will be performing songs from their critically acclaimed albums United by Fate and Pedals. This tour will see Rival Schools performing in Dublin, with additional headline dates in Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds. The band’s London appearance sees them as special guests for Hundred Reasons 25th anniversary show at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. "It's great," says guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels about performing live. "When we were touring behind United by Fate, we were doing it professionally, trying to make it in some way, and there’s a lot of intensity in that. Now, we’re doing it because we really enjoy it and want to be with...

  Brighton based Electronic Post-Hardcore duo fakeyourdeath have today released their debut EP ‘null/void’. Featuring the band’s first three singles - ‘truth’, ‘consume’ & ‘humanity’ - null/void adds two unheard tracks to the band’s catalogue - ‘broken’ and ‘hell’. Stream the full EP right HERE . Alongside the EP release fakeyourdeath have also today unveiled a full live session, continuing to showcase the band’s darker side and the attention to detail they carry through to their live shows. Talking about the new EP Vocalist, Candi Underwood mentions, “null/void is an EP about everything and therefore nothing. It’s an angry rant about how much the world sucks right now and how we as humans feed that state. If you want a happy listen, this isn’t it. The EP explores themes of depression, mental health and heartache. It’s all about serving the music; bringing it to life and forcing the listener into an uncomfortable state.” Watch the ‘null/void’ live video: To coincide with t...

  Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower, best known for playing Vecna in the hit show, has revealed his new post-hardcore band, BloodMagic, and unleashed the first single, ‘Death / Rebirth’. The actor/musician previously fronted Counterfeit, a punk rock band that dissolved in 2020. Check out the official music video for  ‘Death / Rebirth’ below: You can listen to/stream the single here: https://lnk.fuga.com/bloodmagic_deathrebirth For more on BloodMagic visit: https://www.instagram.com/bloodmagicbloodmagic https://www.youtube.com/@BloodMagicMusic

  Brighton based Electronic Post-Hardcore duo fakeyourdeath have today announced details of their forthcoming debut EP ‘null/void’. The EP which will feature recent singles ‘consume’ and ‘humanity’ will be released on Tuesday 23rd April, 2024 alongside an exclusive live session which showcases the band’s darker side and the attention to detail they carry through to their live shows. Pre-save ‘null/void’ right here . Vocalist, Candi Underwood shares light on the upcoming EP, “null/void is an EP about everything and therefore nothing. It’s an angry rant about how much the world sucks right now and how we as humans feed that state. If you want a happy listen, this isn’t it. The EP explores themes of depression, mental health and heartache. It’s all about serving the music; bringing it to life and forcing the listener into an uncomfortable state.” Watch the official music video for recent single ‘humanity’ To coincide with the upcoming EP, fakeyourdeath have also announced a special ...

  Svalbard are proud to release a video for their track 'To Wilt Beneath The Weight', taken from their breathtaking latest studio album The Weight Of The Mask. The track is a combative clincher to the record, acknowledging the dark reality of personal demons and the fight against them. The video beautifully captures Svalbard's highly-charged performance of the track at Cult Of Luna's Beyond The Redshift festival in London last year. To celebrate the release of The Weight Of The Mask, Svalbard recently announced a UK and European tour for March, with Norwegian psychedelic proggers Enslaved and American metal band Wayfarer. Svalbard's Serena Cherry commented, "We filmed this live video at The O2 Forum in London, which is the very same place that I saw one of my first ever metal shows! (It was Mudvayne!) The feeling of walking out onto that stage where I have seen so many inspiring metal musicians play was surreal. Truly one of those 'pinch me' moments. To...

  Danish post-hardcore trio THE DARKEST MOMENT have just released a video for new single ‘To An End’, feat. Timo Bonner of Our Mirage. With hard-hitting, emotionally driven melodies and soaring choruses, accompanied by low-tuned instruments and expansive orchestral pieces, the trio deliver a new take on the modern sound brought forth by bands such as Bad Omens, Dayseeker and Sleep Token. Watch the video for ‘To An End’ below: “'To An End' explores the feelings that follow 'Tragedy' and 'Sorrows', where the person reminisces on the past and how they felt during this tragic period of their life, and questioning if they'll ever feel like themselfves again. While it is a sad song with a somewhat depressing tone, we also attempted to really make it quite uplifting, because we know that in the end it is possible to grow stronger and overcome tragedy. We wanted to try a different approach to the song writing on this one, so we decided to write the lyrics and melo...

  Highly-flying Welsh post-hardcorers ICANTDIE detail their savage new EP, Errors, on Friday 17th November. The powerful trio have also released a killer new single and video, Follower, out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7k90c4k_9o Headed by Kyle Smith (Lead Vocals and Guitar), ICANTDIE have been brewing for a number of years. Kyle always wanted to craft a sound that pulled in from Billy Talent, Everytime I Die, and Dillinger Escape Plan, with the added power trio vibe of Muse and Biffy Clyro. Focusing on dispatching music that was both heavy and accessible was key to Kyle’s early manifesto. By enlisting Gav Burrough (Funeral For a Friend) to help with production and also provide guitar, bass and vocals, a standout debut EP entitled Transition/Merger was produced. The release racked up positive responses and assisted in recruiting Adam Kerslake (drums) and Sam Bennet (bass) as permanent members. Numerous rehearsals, infinite writing sessions, and a glut of successful live...

  Danish post-hardcore trio THE DARKEST MOMENT, deliver a new take on the modern sound brought forth by bands such as Bad Omens, Dayseeker and Sleep Token. With hard-hitting, emotionally driven melodies and soaring choruses, accompanied by low-tuned instruments and expansive orchestral pieces, the trio is now gearing up for the release of their brand new EP ‘Love & Loss’. ‘Sorrows’ is the latest single to be taken from their forthcoming EP and you can watch the video below: “'Sorrows' is the follow-up to our first single 'Tragedy' and mainly focuses on the sorrow that a person might feel during a deteriorating relationship and with the loss that follows. The lyrics explore feelings of pain, sorrow and the confusion that can occur mentally, when everything seems to be falling apart around you. The song itself was intended to be a more simple and soft melodic piece that blossoms into a massive soaring second half, but ended up being one of the most emotional pieces...

  Newcastle Upon Tyne Alternative Post-Hardcore band ‘headcage’ have announced the details of their forthcoming EP ‘under my skin’ and shared it’s lead single ‘gaslight’. The band’s debut EP ‘under my skin’ (out 20th October 2023) encapsulates years of meticulous process, blending colossal, riff driven instrumentation with fiercely melodic and incredibly vulnerable vocal crooning. It’s lead single ‘gaslight’ which is out today, details the anger that vocalist Leyum Pattinson felt in his younger years / early adolescence. “I was struggling with symptoms of depression and I distinctly remember trying to explain how I was feeling to my family/friends/doctor and was met with a general dismissive response. Being able to vocalise the frustration I felt at that time, and adding current awareness of these issues using a term like ‘gaslight’ I can use this song as effective catharsis.” shares vocalist, Leyum Pattinson. Watch the official music video for ‘gaslight’ below: On top of the EP...

  Manchester-based Art-Rock/Post Hardcore outfit Pleiades have been making waves since their critically acclaimed second EP ‘All At Your Mercy’ and now they are gearing up to release their highly anticipated debut album and are ones to watch in the rock/metal scene with their diverse sound and interesting topics they address on their debut which is titled 'Affinity With' which is released 29th September 2023. 'Affinity With’ is inspired by stories of empathy and human nature. We discuss the band's upcoming debut with vocalist Andrew Calderbank and bassist Josh Edmondson. I have to ask the obvious question before going into the album. How did you come up with your band name PLEIADES? Josh: So it was actually our old drummer who came up with it because we did initially set out to be a 3-piece with no vocalist as at the beginning we wanted to be a post-rock band so we were toying with that idea for the better part of six months and jamming and trying to make the whole thi...

  Brit hard-hitters MODERN EVILS are a colossal quintet serving up glorious earworms that aim to infiltrate your life force. The hotly-tipped upstarts have released their vivacious new single and video, 'Big Decline' , out now. Watch the video, here - https://youtu.be/CFk9BxQ_Bh Formed in the dark depths of Swindon, England in April 2021, MODERN EVILS started life as a trio with Joe Palmer (guitar and vocals), Meg Truscott (drums) and Aaron Steel (vocals). The three-piece soon realised that adding an extra dimension would help elevate them to their true potential, so never resting on their laurels, the group drafted in Toby Pollitt (bass) and Sam Rose (guitar). The final result is a powerful concoction of edgy alt-rock and twisted post-hardcore that draws from Biffy Clyro and Idles through to System Of a Down and Title Fight. With a full and solid line-up in place, MODERN EVILS have quickly acquired a strong following throughout the South West, with fans latching onto their ...

  Leeds based post-hardcore newcomers, EXTS have today shared their new single ‘Happening’. The relentless new single features on the band’s debut EP ‘The Fragile Space Between’ which is also out now. Stream the EP right HERE . ‘Happening’ is a fresh take on the post-hardcore genre but also has a certain nod towards the nostalgia of the early 2000s, which was the era that shaped the band’s sound. The frantic musical energy & powerful vocals of “Happening” perfectly encapsulates the whole sentiment of the debut E.P ‘The Fragile Space Between’ “The lyrics for Happening capture the emotion of how overwhelming life events can feel and the uncertainty that they bring: “Is the end of the tunnel closed?” Moreover, it’s about the pursuit of finding light in suffocating darkness in times of real need yet being resolute in the face of adversity - as time inevitably marches forth… ticking away.” - Vocalist, Jack Flynn. STREAM ‘HAPPENING’ HERE Founded by guitarist Lee Horner (formerly of C...

  Leeds based post-hardcore newcomers, EXTS have today announced their debut EP ‘The Fragile Space Between’ which is set for release on 23rd June 2023. On top of the news, EXTS have shared a brand-new single titled ‘Memories’ which will feature on the EP. ‘Memories’ is a fresh take on the post-hardcore genre but also has a certain nod towards the nostalgia of the early 2000s, which was the era that shaped the band’s sound. “The track’s about dropping the pretence and owning the truth. Tragedy strikes everyone at some point and we make good and bad decisions in those moments. Life loves to throw us curveballs from time to time & finding a way to keep positive, when it feels like there’s no break in the clouds, it is tough. The whole EP is about overcoming adversity & “Memories” is no different. Lyrically it nods to the old cliche “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger”, especially in those defining moments in time.” - Vocalist, Jack Flynn. Watch the official music video rig...

  Brighton-based Electronic Post-Hardcore duo fakeyourdeath have today dropped their sophomore single ‘consume’. Exploring a more visually darker side to the band, this defying track is meant to be uncomfortable both musically and lyrically. It’s set to challenge the listener’s opinion of themselves and the society around them. "consume explores the idea of materialistic greed and how, as a society, we are fed this idea that without things we cannot be happy. but ultimately that’s a lie. it’s a narrative spun by the powers that be and consume was written to see the truth and challenge that way of thinking. consume depicts our disgust at a materialistic culture we all hate and yet want to be a part of.” - Vocalist, Candi Underwood Watch the official music video for ‘consume’ ‘consume’ follows the duo's debut single ‘truth’ which proved that fakeyourdeath are a band for the future by picking up ‘Featured Artist Of The Week’ on Kerrang! Radio’s Fresh Blood, with Alex Baker ment...

  Newcastle Upon Tyne Alternative Post-Hardcore band ‘headcage’ continue their musical onslaught with their colossal new single ‘talk more’. With influences that lie within the early noughties Post-Hardcore, Emo & Metal brackets, ‘headcage’ present their contemporary interpretation of the styles and sounds that shaped their musical endeavours, pulling no punches in delivering bone crunching low-tuned riffs yet simultaneously offering very controlled and intensely melancholic lyrical content. With a title of intent from the band their new single ‘talk more’ is a personal offering that highlights the scenario of a situation escalating far beyond the original intention and the realisation that just by simply ‘talking it out’ in the first place, things would never have ‘gone too far’. Check out the official music video for ‘talk more’ below: “Thematically the song talks about the importance of communication. I drew from past experiences in my personal life and formed lyrical idea...