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BLAZE BAYLEY @ The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes - Former Maiden Frontman Unstoppable As 25 Years Of 'Silicon Messiah' Celebrated
The setlist is a blistering mix of the aforementioned album and tracks from Bayley's tenure in Maiden - an acoustic rendition of often forgotten 'X Factor' track "2 AM" surprises the most - and Bayley very much has the crowd in his palm. His gratefulness and appreciation is worn on his sleeve, smiling throughout and clearly having a great time.
One thing is clear, this is Blaze Bayley at his absolute strongest.
May 11, 20252 min read


SAINT SENARA Lay Bare With New Track "Ophelia" - Resonant, Gothic Folk
"Ophelia" sees guitarist Andrew Bate and vocalist Chloe Gorman return with a gentler, somewhat more sombre track. The track is built around Bate's clean, reverberating guitar, with soothing vocal melodies floating over the top. A crescendo towards the end sees the guitar dip into slightly more distorted tones, but this is merely a narrative tool, aiding the lyrics as the emotion builds.
May 9, 20251 min read


The SUMMONERS Train Just Keeps Rolling With New Release "The Abyss"
We all know what Gene Simmons once said about rock being dead. Clearly, he was looking in all the wrong places, as if he looked to England's south coast, he would've seen SUMMONERS. The Portsmouth quintet burst on to the scene at the start of the year, and quite frankly haven't stopped since, carving their own eclectic path in the modern rock scene. The band's infectious alt energy continues with new release "The Abyss", seriously solidifying Summoners as a band you need to w
May 7, 20252 min read


MILITARIE GUN And DAZY Channel 90s Alternative With Second Collaboration "Tall People Don't Live Long"
Following on from fan favourite track "Pressure Cooker", Los Angeles' MILITARIE GUN and Richmond's DAZY have once again teamed up to deliver "Tall People Don't Live Long", an undeniably catchy blend of hip hop and alternative. The release is backed by an equally striking video, directed by Militarie Gun's own Ian Shelton.
May 2, 20251 min read


EMPIRE OF DUST Blend Doom With Hardcore With New Album "From Dust Till Dawn"
A slow, foreboding riff leads the way with opener "Purgatory". Sinister and melodic in equal measure, the track prides itself on the atmosphere created. It's almost impossible to not move your head in time with the breakdown near the end, gradually slowing down but still grabbing you with force.
Apr 30, 20252 min read


"It's A Statement, Put Simply": HEADCOUNT Discuss New Single "Persistence"
Newcastle based HEADCOUNT burst on to the scene at the start of the year with debut track "POWERTRIP", accompanied by a suitably gnarly lyric video. With follow up "Persistence", the band have solidified themselves as one to watch, securing spots at Metal 2 The Masses and sharing the stage with bands like Earthbound.
Apr 26, 20252 min read
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