My all-time favourite album. Never have I felt the way I did when listening to this album. The lyrics strip you down to your core, leaving you empty and hollow.

But it also makes you feel like you're less alone in the world, that someone else can possibly feel the way you do. I've laughed, cried, wept, over this album, and how honest it is. It only became more emotional for me to listen to after Scott Hutchison's death, perhaps I have grown to love this album more in the years ... read more

This was an obvious choice for me, the German powerhouses return after 10 years and blow everyone’s minds. “AUSLANDER” sounds like a stereotypical European Techno song, but is so much more, when this single was released, I listened to it non-stop for days. “DIAMANT” is a somewhat ballad, and is a breather from the rest of the high-energy, high-intensity songs. “PUPPE” was the song that surprised me (and I’m sure many others) the most. Starting out ... read more

This is probably the odd one out in this mix. But honestly, I couldn’t not include this album. The re-mastering of these tracks adds more “emo”, and with the tragic death of Lil Peep, it only makes the songs hit the listener harder. “I’ve Been Waiting” is especially sad when you consider him and ILOVEMAKKONEN were best friends. The closing track is an acoustic version of “walk away as the door slams”, which is a bittersweet ending, as it could ... read more

I wasn’t expecting to love this album as much as I do, but it is incredible. Obviously, switching and blending genres is a risky move for larger bands to do, but Bring Me managed to pull it off. Songs like “why you gotta kick me when i’m down?” hold so much power, and the album as a whole brings something to the table for new fans and old. “wonderful life” is honest, and relatable, and Dani Filth brings the creepy factor in his verse. “i don’t ... read more

My first realisation when listening to Peach Club was how much Emarosa have evolved since their 2016 release 131. Half of the album, (namely “So Bad”), is straight out of the 80s, with the synths and prominent basslines. It is almost impossible not to start subtly dancing in your seat whilst listening to this. Lyrically, the album touches upon a number of deep topics, such as Bradley Walden’s issues with faithfulness in “Comfortable”, and how his mother raised him ... read more

In at 10, it’s blink’s “NINE”. Now, I’m a lifelong fan, but I absolutely loved this album. Many didn’t find it great, but if you really take the time to listen to it a couple times, the songs start to become awesome. “I Really Wish I Hated You” has the infectious melodies, “Blame It On My Youth” has got the classic Travis Barker beats. The album overall is catchy and I very much enjoyed it.

Top Track: I Really Wish I Hated You

Quite simply, Issues smashed it out of the park with this one. Since the departure of Micheal Bohn, I was unsure of the direction the band would go in, but I was not disappointed. “Find Forever” is easily my favourite song on the album. The three singles (Tapping Out, Drink About It, Flexin’) went down well with fans, and the rest of the album delivers the same level of dancibilty, and blends very nicely together to present a funky, swaggering tone.

Top Track: Find Forever

I was a huge fan of Blood Youth’s first two EPs (Closure, Inside My Head), but not so much of their first album (Beyond Repair), but I was still very much looking forward to this album. They certainly delivered! Starve proves that the band have matured their sound and progressed since those first two EPs. Full of nasty breakdowns and vicious riffs, there is something for everyone. “Waste Away”, “The Answer”, and “Keep You Alive” are the standout tracks, ... read more

Today (3rd April), marks the release of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ (shortened to Pigsx7 from now on) album ‘Viscerals’. Based on the two singles, Reducer, and Rubbernecker alone, this is one hell of an album.

The album kicks off with Reducer, the first single, and immediately drops the listener into a fast paced, high-energy song. As with a large majority of the album, it has an extremely catchy rhythm, and sticks in your head. The lyric “ego kills ... read more

After two and a half years, Enter Shikari have released their sixth studio album “Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible”, and boy does it make its arrival known. The follow up of 2017’s “The Spark” has emerged onto our scene, and has taken many by surprise, including myself.After hearing the first few singles (namely {The Dreamer’s Hotel}, T.I.N.A, and THE GREAT UNKNOWN), I was extremely excited. The EDM/electro-punk Shikari are well known for was back ... read more

I know that mass-producing music is a very common thing in Trap Metal, but it is getting to the point (especially with Scarlxrd), where I cannot differentiate between the various songs. They all sound so similar that I don't even know where to begin.

I love Scarlxrd, I think he's a great live artist, but on record, something is missing. I cannot name a single song off this album without looking up the titles. Even then I can't remember which song is which.

After this release, I can see why ... read more

Even though all but three songs were already out prior to the release of this album, overall it is fantastic, and flows nicely together. “Youthman”, “Body & Soul”, and “Riches” were easily the strongest songs on the album. The catchy synths combined with the powerful boom of the drums has you in a “Trance” (also a great song). I found myself listening to the album 15 times on the release date without even realising. The lyrics in opener ... read more

Even though a lot of the Whitechapel fan-boys are hating this album because Bozeman doesn't solely do unclean vocals anymore, I think this is a great album.

The contrast and combination of the clean/unclean vocals blends together so nicely, that it creates a really enjoyable listen.

"When a Demon Defiles a Witch" is a raw, and brutal song, lyrically speaking. It is a brilliant opener, and sets the tone immediately, so that listeners know exactly what to expect from this ... read more

Messy, yet catchy. I guess that's the Trap Metal genre for you.

Tracks like "HEAD GXNE" and "BERZERK" are probably the strongest on the album. Hard to find many more positives. Very similar to past songs, if it carries on this way, it's going to become more and more difficult to enjoy the new content.

Songs are VERY repetitive. I get that's part of the genre, but this is EXCESSIVE.

Good album to listen to whilst doing other stuff as once you actually pay attention to ... read more

This is an outstanding album. Very powerful, very emotional, and very moving. The opening song, “Lead Paint & Salt Air” sets the extremely depressing tone, but at the same time, has this happy undertone with the Americana instrumentals, a lot of contrast. By far the best song on the album is “Bloodied Up In A Bar Fight”. You can hear the amount of desperation in the vocals as West realises he has no one to turn to after he was attacked in a bar, and leaves even the ... read more

Lyrically, End of Suffering is an outstanding album, in typical Rattlesnakes fashion, hard hitting topics such as mental health are covered, making anyone who really pays attention to what is being said feel rather emotional.

Musically however, I feel as though it lacks so much energy that The Rattlesnakes are commonly known for. Tyrant Lizard King shows very brief glimpses of this, along with Crowbar, both of these being the strongest songs on the album.

Why a Butterfly Can't Love a Spider ... read more

You Are OK took a while to grow on me, but tracks such as “Slip The Noose” and “I Feel It All Over” are very strong. “Flowers on the Grave” is a beautiful closer, at 9 minutes long, it is gentle and sweet, with the last line ‘‘I was on the verge of breaking down, ‘til you came around’’ leading right back into the opener “Slip The Noose”. The acoustic track ‘‘Forevermore’’ is heartwarming, and ... read more