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  • Watch Mick Jagger, Ron Wood Perform New Rolling Stones Song

    The band also lit up the London sky with a massive drone display featuring their famous tongue and lips logo. Continue reading…

  • HEAVY DIGIMAG #463

    VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #463 HERE With EVA UNDER FIRE set to drop their banger new album VILLAINOUS on July 10, HEAVY sat down for a chat with frontwoman Amanda Lyberg earlier this week that was so good we just HAD to put it as this week’s cover! We also spent time with Dez Fafara and […]

  • Juliet’s Not Dead Release New Single & Video

    Chart topping, red hot, modern hard rock act, Juliet’s Not Dead announce their new single ‘Passing Ships’ to be released on 16th July 2026 The single will be available across all streaming platforms and is available now for ‘pre-save’ – here The song is accompanied by a promo video available now on YouTube. ‘Passing Ships’ is […]

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  • Premiere: CICADASTONE ‘Falling In A Coma’

    Melbourne hard hitters Cicadastone have returned with their scorching new single, Falling In A Coma. The band’s first new music since the release of their Future Echoes album and acoustic EP, Falling In A Coma, according to frontman Mat Robins, “explores the slow loss of control, where avoidance replaces awareness and reality begins to blur. […]

  • Live Review: Ho99o9 – Manchester

    Live Review: Ho99o9 – Deaf Institute, Manchester

    7th July 2026
    Support: Violent Magic Orchestra
    Words: Matthew Williams

    Newark’s punk rap duo theOGM and Yeti Bones, have been on my “must see” list for quite some time. The duo, better known as Ho99o9, are known for their high energy shows where they fuse hip hop beats with hardcore melting riffs accompanied by political and hard-hitting lyrics, and after reviewed their latest release, I knew this was going to be a fun night out in Manchester.

    Having spoken to a few friends who have previously played alongside the support act, I sort of knew what to expect from Japanese group Violent Magic Orchestra, however seeing them live is something quite extraordinary. Their blend of industrial black metal and techno is unbelievably powerful with vocalist Zastar looking like she’s from a K-pop band surrounded by corpse painted nutters.

    They are intense from the word go, with extreme noises, eerie vocals, flashing strobes, repetitive lights and it’s like being at a black metal rave!!! At any moment you’ll find one of Pete Swanson or Kezzardrix in the crowd, leading the mosh, flailing around with torches as they whip the assembled masses up to near hysteria levels. The music is fast and furious, with accompanying scary images on the screen behind, as the beats get faster, guitars more ferocious and vocals angrier.

    At one point, there’s an Ibiza ambience floating about the room, ahead of rapid bullet sounds and a mad techno beat. They do love their torches, and wave them around a lot and at one point we have green lasers held aloft by the band in the crowd before there’s a scream of “Death Rave” and then bedlam ensues. I don’t recall seeing anything quite like this before, and doubt I will again, but Violent Magic Orchestra are one band you can’t afford to miss.

    And now to the main event, Ho99o9. As the intro begins to play, theOGM walks onto the stage, before going through a series of stretches. Vocalist Yeti Bones appears to big applause, and they launch into “Escape” and a pit emerges straight away. Their blend of dual vocals and high-octane energy are already in full flow, as the swop verses and choruses during the excellent “Target Practice” and the punchy “Power in Numbers”.

    They continue to play several songs off last year’s excellent “Tomorrow We Escape” album and it’s great to hear the programmed electronic beat drops from theOGM work seamlessly with their live drummer Billy Rymer. Bones pretends to load up his mic and shoots off rounds during “Ok, I’m Reloaded” as he headbangs along furiously, however they don’t say many words in-between songs but after “Psychic Jumper” and “Upside Down” there’s a “How you feeling Manchester?” from OGM ahead of a musical interlude consisting of Crystal Waters’ “Gypsy Woman”.

    They get back to their destructive selves with “Sub-Zero” followed by “Street Power” which further demonstrates the immense intensity that the duo possess. The Deaf Institute crowd is bouncing and from my high vantage point it’s great to see the whole of the floor moving around. “City Rejects” and “Dope Dealerz” is interjected by Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” with the drums getting faster as the duo go through the ritualistic slower then faster vocal swopping duties.

    “Christopher Dorner” is proceeded by the rave beating glory of “Off The Meter” that sees the crowd go even more mental than before. It’s a stunning song but the masses are asked to “keep it moving Manchester” as they rip into “LA Riots”, “Knuckle Up” and the drum n bass sounding “Battery Not Included” as Bones switches between his two microphones. This is followed by The Prodigy sounding drum line of “Protect My Bitch PT 2” which is a mad mash up of a song.

    With the end in sight, “Lower Than Scum” bounces off the venue walls, as the bodies flail around on the dance floor with “A Machine Of” increasing the temperature. After some words from theOGM thanking us for coming out, they end with the utterly mental “Godflesh” that sees Yeti Bones walk off the stage, onto the bar and jump into the hot, sweaty pit to conclude a merciless assault on our bodies and souls.

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  • A View From The Castle: Bowling For Soup Vs Frank Turner (Alex Tobias)

    Bowling For Soup Vs Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls + American Hi-Fi, Depot Live At Cardiff Castle, 04.07.26



    There are few better settings for a summer gig than Cardiff Castle. Even beneath gloomy skies and with the threat of rain hanging in the air, thousands of fans packed into the historic grounds for a night celebrating three generations of pop-punk and alternative rock. With Boston veterans American Hi-Fi opening proceedings, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls bringing their trademark chaos, and pop-punk icons Bowling for Soup closing the evening, this had all the ingredients for a memorable night.

    Opening a show of this size is never easy, but American Hi-Fi (7) looked completely at home from the moment they walked on stage. For many, the Boston quartet were one of the defining pop-punk bands of the early 2000s, and while they’ve now been together for well over 25 years, there wasn’t a hint of rust on display. Having never managed to catch them live before, despite regularly revisiting their music over the years, I was excited to finally see what they could bring to such a large crowd.

    The answer came immediately. Launching into Surround from their 2001 self-titled debut, the band wasted no time reminding everyone why they became such a staple of the era. Their trademark blend of crunchy guitars, huge melodies and infectious energy echoed around the castle walls as the early arrivals sang along from the very first chorus.

    There was no drop in momentum as the set rolled on. The Breakup Song from 2003’s The Art Of Losing was another crowd favourite, and one thing quickly became clear: audience participation was going to define the entire evening. From the front barrier to the back of the field, voices were already ringing out in unison. 

    What impressed me most was how effortless everything felt. American Hi-Fi have the confidence that only comes from decades of touring, yet there was never a sense of simply going through the motions. They genuinely looked like they were enjoying every second on stage, and that enthusiasm spread throughout the crowd.

    The closing one-two punch of The Art Of Losing and their biggest hit, Flavor Of TheWeak ensured the set finished on a real high. The latter transformed the castle into one giant singalong, with thousands dancing and shouting every word back at the band.

    A fantastic opening performance from a group who have lost none of the spark that made them one of the standout acts of the 2000s.

    As the skies darkened and a brief shower passed overhead, anticipation began building for the night’s second act. I’ll admit something straight away: before finding out I was covering this show, I knew very little about Frank Turner. By the time his set ended, I couldn’t believe I’d overlooked him for so long. 

    The reaction as Frank And The Sleeping Souls (8) walked on stage was deafening. From the opening notes of I Still Believe from England Keep My Bones, it was obvious this wasn’t just another co-headline slot—it was an event. 

    Over the course of an incredible 18-song set, Turner delivered one of the most enjoyable live performances I’ve seen in a long time. There were walls of hugs, circle pits, crowd surfing, constant audience interaction and barely a pause between songs. The energy simply never dipped.

    Musically, the set was just as impressive. Every song carried clever, thoughtful lyrics wrapped inside huge folk-punk anthems, and even as someone unfamiliar with much of his catalogue, I found myself completely drawn in.

    Highlights came thick and fast. 1933 landed with real power, while Wessex Boy offered a heartfelt reflection on the place that shaped him. Then came one of the biggest surprises of the evening as Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick joined Turner on stage for a brilliant rendition of I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous. The crowd, already in full voice, somehow managed to raise the volume even further. 

    Perhaps my personal highlight was Recovery. It’s one of those songs that feels deeply personal while remaining universally relatable, and hearing thousands of people sing every lyric back created a genuinely special moment. Turner is an exceptional songwriter—equal parts storyteller, poet and performer—and backed by The Sleeping Souls, every song hit with incredible power. 

    The set closed in spectacular fashion with Four Simple Words” as the entire castle erupted into chants of “I Want To dance!” Thousands of people happily obliged, turning the closing minutes into one giant celebration. This was one of those performances that creates new fans, and I was certainly one of them.

    After a short break, it was time for the night’s headliners. Bowling For Soup (8) have always understood that entertainment starts before the first note is played, and the pre-show video featuring backstage antics and live crowd shots immediately had everyone laughing before the band even stepped on stage. 

    They exploded into Almost, instantly sending the audience bouncing before following it with Emily. It didn’t take long for the band’s trademark humour to take centre stage either. After bassist Erik Chandler pointed out the enormous birds circling above Cardiff Castle, frontman Jaret Reddick attempted to work out exactly what they were. Suggestions from the crowd were quickly dismissed before Jaret confidently concluded, “They’re dragons,” earning one of the loudest laughs of the night from the Welsh audience.

    The fun never stopped. The Phineas And Ferb theme song brought a huge nostalgic cheer before Reddick joked, “What other band do you know plays their biggest hit this early?”—launching straight into Punk Rock 101. The crowd absolutely erupted.

    Midway through the song, the band paused to welcome an enormous dragon onto the stage for photos and laughs—a wonderfully ridiculous moment that perfectly captured Bowling For Soup’s personality. Without warning, they crashed straight back into the song, sending the audience into another frenzy. 

    One of the evening’s biggest singalongs followed with Stacy’s Mom. As the music briefly dropped out, the crowd carried the chorus on their own, creating one of those unforgettable live moments where the audience becomes part of the performance. Another lovely touch came with the band’s ongoing guitar giveaway.

    Watching the young winner brought onto the stage to receive the instrument was a genuinely heart-warming moment and one they’ll no doubt remember forever. After The Bitch Song, the band took time to thank the touring crew, everyone involved with the event, and the Cardiff crowd before heading into Star Song.

    There was only one way the evening could end. As the opening notes of 1985 rang out, the castle became one giant party. Thousands sang every lyric, bounced in unison and celebrated one of the defining pop-punk songs of its generation.

    It was the perfect ending to a night built on nostalgia, humour and fantastic live music. Bowling for Soup remain one of the most entertaining bands on the touring circuit, proving once again that after more than three decades, they still know exactly how to put smiles on people’s faces.

    Three bands. Three completely different styles. One unforgettable evening.

    American Hi-Fi reminded everyone why they were one of the standout bands of the early-2000s pop-punk explosion. Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls delivered an electrifying performance that converted newcomers into lifelong fans. Bowling for Soup closed the night with exactly what they’ve built their reputation on—infectious songs, relentless humour and a show that never takes itself too seriously.

    Even with threatening skies overhead, Cardiff Castle provided the perfect backdrop for a celebration of live music that was packed with singalongs, circle pits, laughter and unforgettable moments.

    Sometimes that’s exactly what a summer concert should be.

  • Victim Or Villain: A Sonic Journey With AMANDA LYBERG From EVA UNDER FIRE

    Detroit rock quintet Eva Under Fire are about to unleash their most ambitious, vulnerable, and absolutely crushing record to date with Villainous, dropping on July 10, 2026, via Better Noise Music. If you thought their 2022 debut Love, Drugs & Misery pushed boundaries, then strap yourselves in, because this new 13-track monster completely redraws the […]

  • The Cartographer release new single ‘Blood’

    The Cartographer release new single ‘Blood’

     Derbyshire modern deathcore powerhouse, The Cartographer, have today dropped their absolutely ripping new single ‘Blood’, taken from their album ‘The Collapse Of A Bitter End’, due out in September.

    When asked about the themes surround the latest single, the band stated that “this track is about someone who feels falsely accused or manipulated, snapping into anger and fantasising about taking power back and destroying the other person emotionally”.

    Check it out below

    “This is the end of an era,” states The Cartographer’s vocalist and frontman Jay Roberts. That’s how he and the rest of the Derby based metal force view their debut album, ‘The Collapse of a Bitter End’. The quintet – composed of Roberts, guitarists Dan Gorman and Josh Pearson, bassist Tom Broadhead and drummer Josh Woodhouse – have endured both internal and external turmoil to reach this point.

    The Cartographer has carved out a space that’s uniquely theirs in the UK heavy music underground. With ten years and multiple EP releases firmly under their belts, their expansion into the next level has always felt imminent but has been consistently stunted by the unexpected. Band members have come and gone, the pandemic brought the whole metal underground to a complete halt, they’ve individually had moments where life has had to take the wheel and priorities have changed, but now their momentum has shifted. Bloodstock Festival 2025 felt like the moment it all clicked into place. The band that took to that stage was confident, driven and intimidatingly fierce; exactly what this album demonstrates.

    ‘The Collapse of a Bitter End’ serves as a metaphorical bookend to a tumultuous period of their career. It’s a collection of material that the band formed amidst line-up changes and personal upheaval, each track representing a different fractured piece. Be it the personnel involved or the pain infused into the songwriting, there’s one thing that unifies them all; bittersweetness.

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  • ACCEPT Drop New Version Of ‘Balls To The Wall’

    German heavy metal legends ACCEPT release another single off of their upcoming new album masterpiece, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, produced, mixed and mastered by the legendary Zeuss. They have teamed up with Metal God Rob Halford and guitar icon Matthias Jabs for an explosive new rendition of the genre classic, Balls to the Wall. Serving as […]

  • Ian Gillan Details ‘Outside Influences’ That Split Deep Purple

    He admits he was "as much to blame as anyone" for the Mark II lineup's end. Continue reading…