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Self-Released Sophomore Album 'Homecoming' Out May 27th 2017 Sorrow Plagues is the brainchild of British musician, David Lovejoy and they have just announced their second album 'Homecoming' is going to be self-released on May 27th 2017 . The new album sees them explore new territories beyond their black metal sound that they are known for, this time it features elements of post-rock and more contemporary influences, in what is set to be their most ambitious offering so far. The project began in late August of 2014 with the release of ' It Will Never End' , where Lovejoy composed, performed and produced the entirety of the music on the release. Lovejoy has since gone on to release a further two EPs, two singles and a full-length album. Sorrow Plagues combines the aggression of Black Metal with the ethereal soundscapes of Shoegaze and Post-Rock-esque climaxes to deliver a cathartic experience. Listeners have described a wide spectrum of experiences delivere...

Nottingham metallers The Five Hundred unveil lyric video ‘The Rush’, taken from their upcoming EP, ‘The Veil' The Five Hundred have been hard at work writing their latest EP, ‘The Veil’ , the follow-up to their 2015 EP, ‘Winters’ . ‘The Veil’ was produced by Justin Paul Hill (Sikth, Heart of a Coward, Betraying The Martyrs) and will be released on April 21st , 2017 via London Road Records. ‘The Veil’ is a collection of the band's most haunting, heavy and darkly melodic work so far. As a preview of what to expect from ‘The Veil’ , The Five Hundred have unveiled their first taste from the EP with new lyric video for ‘The Rush’ .The haunting video shows gruesome, horror movie-like imagery, including a creepy dolls head and bloody knives. See the video below! The Five Hundred is a five-piece that formed in late 2014, providing technical, melodic metal from the rough streets of Nottingham, UK. The quintet is known for unleashing barrages of down-tuned riffs and m...

Synaptik New "White Circles" Video Released & "Justify & Reason" in UK stores today! British heavy metal five-piece, Synaptik from Norwich, UK unleashed their anticipated sophomore album, “Justify & Reason” on March 10th 2017 worldwide digitally through Defox records and physically in the US via Divebomb records but today (April 10th) it lands in various UK stores! To promote the release of their new album "Justify & Reason" being available in stores across the UK today (April 10th) through Plastic Head Distribution, they have just dropped an official lyric video for their third single taken from the album for "White Circles" . Vocalist, John Knight had this to say about the lyrical meaning behind the new song: “Lyrically the song describes the story of one person’s dependency on medication, antipsychotic drugs, the decision whether to stop taking them and return to a natural state risking confusion and illness or...

So the new Stencil Mag (Issue 42) is out today and it's huge as always! For this issue I got to interview Joey Z from Life Of Agony - check out the interview here:  https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/52 My reviews featured include: Life Of Agony - A Place Where There's No More Pain https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/203 Bleed Again - Momentum   https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/208 You Me At Six - Night People   h ttps://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/209 Acceptance - Colliding By Design   https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/210 Counterfeit - Together We Are Strong  https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/211 Mastodon - Emperor Of Sand  https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/233 Lastly I also done a feature for albums that turn 10 years old this year! My choice was for Paramore's - Riot Album which you can read here:  https://issuu.com/stencilmag/docs/issue42/238 So be sure to check ...

Download Festival UK has just got even bigger with the addition of more than 20 acts! Amongst the new acts joining the bill are, Devin Townsend Project , Suicide Silence and Machine Gun Kelly . Here is the full new list: Suicide Silence Machine Gun Kelly Code Orange Blackwater Conspiracy Blackwaters Devin Townsend Project Drones Krokodil Love Zombies Max & Igor Cavalera Nothing More Orange Goblin Otherkin Pertubator Sick Puppies Sikth Tax The Heat The Fallen State The Raven Age Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Yonaka Check out the mighty full line-up so far below: More details:  https://downloadfestival.co.uk/

Synaptik Unleash New Video Single For 'The Incredible Machine' Same Day As Album Release Date! British heavy metal five-piece, Synaptik from Norwich, UK have had a brilliant and busy year already, having signed with DeFox and Heart Of Steel records as well as landing a US deal with Divebomb records and re-releasing a remixed heavier version of their hit debut album, “The Mechanisms of Consequence” on 30th January, and they are set to make an even bigger impact with their sophomore album, “Justify & Reason” which is released today (March 10th). To promote the release of their anticipated new album they have just dropped an official lyric video for new single, the mighty melodic and extremely technically skilled "The Incredible Machine" , which features guest vocals from Meyrick de la Fuente (Exist Immortal). Vocalist, John Knight commented on working with Meyrick de la Fuente who also produced the new album at Floodgate Studio. Saying: "(Meyrick's) V...

Upcoming Act Bleed Again Unleash New Video for 'Decimate' & Reveal Album Launch and Tour! Fresh and exciting modern metal act, Bleed Again from the south coast of the United Kingdom strike hard with their massive melodic metalcore that is comparable to the likes of American heavyweights, Killswitch Engage and Trivium in both musical style and memorable energetic live performances. Bleed Again has dropped their video for ‘Decimate’ , the second track is taken from their highly-anticipated debut album, ‘Momentum’ . The album will be released through recently signed US label Sliptrick Records on May 1st . The new video lyric video for ‘Decimate’ makes quite the impact with defiant lyrics such as “You won’t be able to brain wash us all, you won’t see us fall!” which is delivered with intense urgency. Bleed Again is in no shortage of infectiously catchy hooks and melodies, placed on top of punishing riffs, relentless drum work and ferocious vocals. Vocalist, James Dawson ...