Mad About Rock

  ALFONSO CONSPIRACY is fronted by talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Max James. With a debut album, 'The Explicit//The Exploited', set for release on Friday 5th December, we exclusively caught up with Max and asked him lay down the tracks that have shaped his fiery sound: Architects - These Colours Don’t Run "I don’t think the impact of this song and Architects in general can be understated with me growing up. I remember hearing this song when it came out and my older brother put it on and the creepy ambience, the soaring vocals, and of course the breakdown just changed the game for me. It was like a light went off in my head where I was like yeah this is what I love and this is what I do. It's so heavy but so haunting and I still am yet to hear a modern metal song that even slightly touches this." Nine Inch Nails - Reptile "Reptile, The Downward Spiral and Nine Inch Nails in general have massively shaped Alfonso Conspiracy since the day I hear...

  Believe In Nothing is hands on, visceral and quite frankly disturbing. Be it their live performances where tension in the room is palpable, their blood, sweat and tears approach to creating art, or the fact their frontman rots pigs hearts in a box to convey their view of the dystopian world we live in, there is something about Believe In Nothing that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. Formed in Eastbourne in 2023, the band brings together Caine Hemmingway (vocals/noise), Lawrence Rodriguez (guitar), Steve Collier (guitar), and Jasper Lyons (drums). With a history of playing in various heavy South Coast bands and having a dedicated DIY ethos, the members hit the ground running, sidestepping the usual growing pains of a new project and quickly locking into a vision of crushing, apocalyptic sonic ritual. An unofficial live debut came in early 2024: An unplanned set at The Eagle pub in Eastbourne after another band went AWOL. With no songs written, they played...

  With their seismic debut album 'Deathwish' dropping Friday, 27th June, and a pummeling new single and video 'Backbone Of Existence' landing this week (see video below), PERPETUAL PARADOX are set to dominate the modern metal landscape. Forged in fury and driven by defiance, the band’s brand of heavyweight riffage and sonic hostility is impossible to ignore. We exclusively caught up with the Paradox crew as they gear up to unleash chaos, and they let us in on the tracks that have defined, inspired, and fueled 'Deathwish'. Ollie Miles (Lead Guitar): Bleed from Within - 'I am Damnation':    "I just love BFW, and this opener on their Shrine album is them at their best. The riffs are so catchy, and that middle interlude right before the outro, which is just a few lead notes on guitar, but placed so perfectly, ties it all together amazingly well. It's a style of dynamic I tried to emulate when writing for this album." Jorge Nuñes (Rhythm Guit...

  Rampant UK hard rockers, THE RATTLEBACKS, explosive debut album, Sidewinder, is set for release on Friday 15th November. The formidable rock crew have also just detailed their killer new single and video, 'Waste'- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvA3V4y7Y20 THE RATTLEBACKS’ trajectory throughout the past year has been mightily impressive. Born in 2021 and hitting your senses from Brighton, England, the deeply engrossing quintet are stacked with talent, determination, drive and energy. Framed by powerful rhythm section of Seth Markes (drums) and Jack ‘The Hell’ Hollamby (bass), as well as the guitar slinging duo of Coxy (rhythm guitar) and Max Horn (lead guitar), and the striking vocals of Josh Clarke, THE RATTLEBACKS are poised to break out in 2025. THE RATTLEBACKS’ debut EP, Kink, announced their arrival in glorious style. The release garnered strong acclaim from Powerplay Magazine, Fireworks, HRH Magazine, and Metalized. Singles from the EP were greatly received by radio ...

  Unstoppable UK hard rockers, THE RATTLEBACKS, just keep on rising. The fast-emerging rock ‘n’ rollers have now dropped their killer new single and video, 'Please Me'. The track is lifted from the band’s greatly anticipated debut album, which is set to land later this year. Check out the video, here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4y8ARvF9WU Listen in at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/02oqr4ZOKETIRvSrPPQgIp THE RATTLEBACKS’ climb over the past twelve months has certainly been a marked one. Coming at you from Brighton, England and officially hatched in 2021, the rampant five-piece are a fireball of talent, intrigue and genuine excitement. Featuring the ball busting rhythm section of Seth Markes (drums) and Jack ‘The Hell’ Hollamby (bass), Coxy (rhythm guitar) and Max Horn (lead guitar) serving the riffs, and the towering vocals of Josh Clarke, THE RATTLEBACKS cannot and will not be halted. To date, the unbridled quintet have released their debut EP, Kink, which bagged c...

  Better Lovers, a band that didn’t even exist just 16 months ago, and have rapidly risen to prominence with two blistering tours across North America and a pair of overseas treks, playing for sold-out crowds and featuring prominently on 2024’s most prestigious European festivals, release their debut album, “Highly Irresponsible”, on Oct. 25 via SharpTone Records. A preview of the eagerly-awaited debut comes today with the release of “A White Horse Covered in Blood”, along with its Eric Richter-produced video . Guitarist Jordan Buckley humorously shares, “Playing and hearing our own music makes us want to run through walls. So we made a video where, while playing and hearing our own music, we run through walls. This ain’t rocket surgery!” Check out the video for 'A White Horse Covered In Blood': Discussing the album, Jordan continues, “Writing and recording our first full length was slightly more surgical than the EP, but had a similar lack of restraint. I feel more pressur...

  Formed in 2020, Manchester-based Luna Marble describes themselves as a contemporary classic rock band inspired by the blues and psychedelia of the 1970s. With supercharged stadium-ready tunes, the band marries its anthemic choruses with ethereal textures and enchanting melodies, taking this well-loved genre to its own territory. The band has been compared to acts like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Rival Sons, and Soundgarden. 'Sea of Sorrow' is Luna Marble’s second single ahead of their debut album. 'Sea Of Sorrow' is a dynamic classic rock offering, from its broody, hard-hitting verses to uplifting choruses with varied and delightful vocals that soar throughout. It's accompanied by charming swagger aided by slick guitar work and melodies. It's a very textured, deep track that conveys the struggle of being stuck, wanting to take matters into your own hands, and getting lost in that process, with the sound matching this ebb and flow of emotions. So d...