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Fossilization – Advent of Wounds (Review)
Fossilization are a Brazilian death metal band and this is their second album. Following on from 2023’s monstrous Leprous Daylight, Fossilization have once more emerged from their ancient slumber with the 36-minute Advent of Wounds. Strap yourself into the slime-covered pain machine, as it’s about to get nasty. Advent of Wounds is a horrid and … Continue reading “Fossilization – Advent of Wounds (Review)” -
ATOMIC ASSASSINS: Damage Control
Out 15 February, 2026 Via Independent Words by: Geoffro O’Leary What a ripper debut E.P! These guys are as brand new as it gets. From Lemgo, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany, they’re definitely a band for Marilyn Manson and Rammstein fans worldwide. Their debut single that has been released on Spotify, Bandcamp etc. Killing Time is a […] -
Now & Then: Natalie Del Carmen’s Pastures and the reach of Our Endless Numbered Days
Los Angeles is not exactly famous for quiet. It’s famous for traffic that hums in B-flat and palm trees that look like they’re always posing for a headshot. So when a 24-year-old songwriter from L.A. drops an Americana record called Pastures, the first surprise is the title. The second surprise is that it actually sounds like one: open air, creaky wood, and time moving at a human speed. -
No Love For The Middle Child – Ash on the Floor
No Love For The Middle Child Tears Through the Darkness with “Ash on the Floor”.
A haunting blend of pop rock and alt-rock that digs deep into emotional desolation and self-reflection. Where many artists chase polish, this track thrives in raw honesty, sketching its narrative with gritty guitar lines, shadow-laden chords, and a vocal delivery that feels lived-in and real to make you get invested.
The music does a grand job of setting a mood that’s both cinematic and cathartic with sparse verses that swell into cathartic, anthemic choruses that hit with emotional weight. The production balances punchy rock energy with atmospheric depth, creating a soundscape that’s as compelling as its lyrical heart questioning purpose, loss, and the ashes left in the wake of life’s hardest moments.
This isn’t just another rock song but a mirror bang reflective, unflinching, and resonant. For fans craving substance with their sound, No Love For The Middle Child delivers a true gripping emotional experience that shows you how powerful music can be when done with care.
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Gogol Bordello: We Mean It, Man! – Review – ALBUM OF THE WEEK!
Gogol Bordello: We Mean It, Man! (Casa Gogol) Released 13 February 2026 CD | Vinyl | DL | Streaming Self-proclaimed gypsy punks Gogol Bordello return with their ninth album, a polished amalgam of folk roots and blistering rock. Ukrainian-born frontman Eugene Hütz, still passionate in defence of his beleaguered homeland, delivers a new set of […]
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Polychrome Someday Review
An envelope hit the doormat the other day which looked like it contained a CD. Not expecting one with stuff I have on order not due, I opened it to find another one from the Bad Dog Promotions stable which Anne-Claire arranged for the band to send to me. The band is Polychrome. Their album […]
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A View From The Black Of The Room: Sophie Lloyd (Debby Myatt & Tony Gaskin)
Sophie Lloyd & BEX at KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, 30.01.26
After what seems like the longest winter break ever and an interminable long January, we’re finally back on the gig trail. Tonight we popped over to our favourite place, KK’s Steel Mill to catch guitar impresario Sophie Lloyd and she had brought along an explosive young star to support her.
BEX (9) are a three piece, but not in a traditional sense. BEX is also the front woman. BEX is BEX. BEX is two bass players and a drummer. BEX is punk. The music is ferocious, distorted, chaotic. Frontwoman BEX is a pocket dynamo that makes the most of the big stage here. Clad in a DIY bondage version of the infamous Ginger Spice dress, she is feisty and spicy, playing with the bemused audience which is made up of predominantly middle age classic rock fans.
The music may be ferocious, but it’s deeply personal. Songs like Tiptoe and Silence speak of the darker side of the subjugation of women and the need to stand up and speak out, a constant battle to be heard and not disregarded or discarded. Evoking memories of the Riotgrrrl movement of the 90s, comparisons will be made. Echoes of pioneering bands like Bikini Kill and Jack Off Jill who themselves took inspiration from bands such as The Runaways and X-Ray Spex, but the songs are definitely 21st century. It will be interesting to see how BEX develops from here. Can she/they keep their punk independence and ethos or will they be churned up by the big corporate music machine, time will tell.
A young woman who has gone down the more traditional path to rock stardom is guitarist Sophie Lloyd (8). For nigh on 15 years she has been building a reputation using the power of social media to showcase her prowess on the guitar, firstly by putting out Youtube videos doing covers and building up a strong fan base, then getting noticed by artists looking for a solid session and touring guitarist. Her big break came in 2022 when Machine Gun Kelly enlisted her for his tour, bringing her to a whole new audience.With her Youtube channel boasting over a million subscribers and some of her videos getting 7 or 8 million views, getting some big names to be guest vocalists on her debut album Imposter Syndrome was made a whole lot easier. The likes of Nathan James (Inglorious), Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry), Lzzy Hale and even Michael Starr of Steel Panther were just a few of the artists that were happy to collaborate.
Unfortunately, Sophie doesn’t have the clout or the big bucks to bring some of these artists on tour with her, so vocal duties fall to her good friend Marisa Rodriguez of Marisa And The Moths. The set comprises of a mixture of instrumental covers of rock and metal classics such as Thunderstruck, The Trooper and Enter Sandman, where Sophie gets to show off her shredding skills, and interspersed with tracks from her album.
Sophie’s skill on the six string is phenomenal, She’s a natural and puts everything into it, and she has around her a band that supports her with equally good musicianship. We’ve seen some fantastic guitar legends on the stage here at KK’s Steel Mill in recent years, Malmsteen, Uli Jon Roth, Lita and Schenker some of the most notable, and Sophie would not be out of place with any of those superstars.
So, for a first gig back and the first gig at KK’s for 2026, it was a blinder. It’s going to be interesting to see where BEX goes as the year develops, whereas Sophie has the rock world at her feet right now, two ends of the spectrum. What a great way to start the -
D.C. Musician Erin Frisby on the Minneapolis Tragedies That Fueled Her Haunting, Cathartic New Music
D.C. musician Erin Frisby didn’t want to write songs about the tragedies in Minneapolis. But it was the only way she could come to terms with what happened.
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BETTER LOVERS + SPLIT CHAIN + BLIND GIRLS + HAMMER 618 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide. January 30, 2026
HAMMER 618
BLIND GIRLS
SPLIT CHAIN
BETTER LOVERS
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Blackie Steps Out Solo
Peter “Blackie” Black of the Hard-Ons is currently on tour for his twin solo releases.
A Bowl of Spiders and The Boss is Gone Gone Gone are both out now, featuring the singles Conga Line to the Bathroom and the new one Toss and Turn. Everything is available from his BandCamp. The tour runs until March, then he’ll be on tour with Hard-Ons and Redd Kross.
