Grungy rockers Marisa And The Moths have revealed the video for their highly personal single, 'Get It Off My Chest'. The visual is another glimpse of the band's forthcoming second album, What Doesn't Kill You, due for release 3rd May.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/meViE35XsQA
Stream 'Get It Off My Chest' here: https://ffm.to/marisaandthemoths-getitoffmychest

Pre-order What Doesn't Kill You here: https://marisaandthemoths.com/pre-order

'Get It Off My Chest' is built upon a soaring, angular riff, against a hard rock backdrop which is equal parts 
Alter Bridge and Flyleaf with a healthy sprinkle of In This Moment. A true story of mistakes made whilst trying to avoid a traumatic situation, the lyrics from Marisa are both deeply personal and brutally honest. 

The video portrays the growth and strength one can find on the other side of a seemingly bad experience. It also encapsulates, for the first time, that Marisa is able to embrace her body, her sexuality, and feminine strength. 

Marisa says: "If you had told my insecure 18-year-old self that I would have created such an exposed and raunchy music video, then I honestly wouldn’t have believed you! But I think that is what makes the story behind it all the more powerful and also true to the meaning of the album.

"The mood of the narrative transitions throughout, reflecting my journey of self-discovery, accepting my faults, embracing my sexuality like I never have before (with the strong BDSM and LGBTQIA+ themes), and owning my feminine power.

"I start in a place of vulnerability and powerlessness, slowly unravelling, giving into temptation and desires, until finally I take back control, accepting my mistakes and embracing my darker sides, becoming a stronger, more authentic version of myself.

"This is the first song and music video I’ve released were it’s felt relevant to finally speak publicly about my sexuality, which has felt so liberating! The song and the video are a celebration of resilience, sexuality and authenticity, and I hope it inspires others to embrace their journey of self-realisation too."

Marisa And The Moths will be touring the album at a series of headline dates, as follows:

May 02: Reading Sub 89
May 03: Cardiff The Globe
May 04: Southampton The Loft
May 10: Manchester Star and Garter
May 11: Nottingham Rock City Beta
May 12: London Underworld
Jun 07: Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Jun 08: Newcastle Grove

Tickets from: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/marisa-and-the-moths

Known for their electrifying live performances, Marisa And The Moths have built a loyal and dedicated fanbase. Their ability to connect with audiences through their music and energetic stage presence has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting rock bands on the alt-scene today.

Marisa And The Moths (pronounced Muh-rees-ah) are one of the hottest unsigned rock acts in the UK right now. Their debut self-titled LP hit #66 in the Official Downloads Chart and has amassed hundreds of thousands of streams globally - as well as rave reviews from Kerrang!, Classic Rock, BBC Radio 2 Rock Show, and many more.

Marisa And The Moths are a group who bring to mind the best hard rock and grunge bands of the 90s, all while adding their own modern twist. Turning heads with their alternative rock sound and powerhouse vocals, frontwoman Marisa's raw and honest lyrics make for a unique and compelling listen. The band's 2023 run of singles have offered an intimate look at her grief in overcoming an abusive relationship, and an honest insight into her battle with anxiety, depression, whilst dealing with a relapsing eating disorder, amongst other things. Listeners can expect both hope and despair as they navigate through each track.

The band kicked off 2023 with their Damned If I Do EP, featuring singles 'Wither Away', 'Pedestal', and 'If You Knew', giving listeners a taste of what's to come with their forthcoming second album. 

With previous headline tours under their belt, support slots for artists like Kris Barras Band, Von Hertzen Brothers, Those Damn Crows, Elvana and As December Falls as well as appearances at festivals like 2000 Trees, Planet Rockstock and Primordial Radio's General Mayhem, Marisa And The Moths have proven themselves to be a top-tier live act.

Follow the band on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bUzFMP

See more: https://linktr.ee/marisaandthemothsband

Purchase Marisa And The Moths' first LP here: https://www.marisaandthemoths.com/

Marisa And The Moths are:

Marisa Rodriguez / Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Songwriter
Liam James Barnes / Bass, BVs
Alex Ribchester / Drums
Alessio D'Elia / Lead Guitar

What Doesn't Kill You tracklisting: 

1: Cursed
2: Get It Off My Chest
3: Borderline
4: Wither Away 
5: Gaslight
6: State of Mind (Interlude)    
7: Who Are You Waiting For?
8: Pedestal
9: Straight-Laced
10: Fake It Till You Make It
11: SAD
12: Serotonin
13: Just Like Me
14: Sense Of Self (Interlude)
15: Devil You Know
16: Lungs

Photo Credit: Travis Shinn

Extreme power metal pioneers DragonForce today release their epic new album, Warp Speed Warriors, via Napalm Records.To celebrate the album release, the band have unleashed the official music video for latest single 'Burning Heart'. 

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/beOBXRPR7mY

Herman Li on 'Burning Heart': 
“'Burning Heart' is another DragonForce song we are extremely proud of. It’s another epic anthem with our signature sound with 10 guitar solos!. It’s been 5 years since we’ve released a new album. We are super excited for the fans to hear Warp Speed Warriors!”

Following the Grammy-nominated band’s highly successful previous records and singles, such as the platinum-selling hit 'Through the Fire and Flames' (over 240M Spotify streams and 140M views on YouTube), Warp Speed Warriors continues DragonForce's legacy with songs that will become instant classics - 'Power of the Triforce' has already passed 1.7M YouTube views.

Purchase / stream the album here: https://lnk.to/DragonForce-WarpSpeedWarriors – first album formats are already selling out.

Herman Li on Warp Speed Warriors: “After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet. This album showcases multiple facets of our artistic abilities, and we invite metal aficionados from every corner of the genre to discover something captivating within its layers. We can't wait to share this chapter of our musical journey with you, it's going to be EPIC!” 

Catch the band later this month on their SOLD OUT UK tour with Amaranthe:

Mar 22: UK Bristol, Academy
Mar 23: UK Manchester, Academy
Mar 24: UK London, Roundhouse

Following the opening track 'Astro Warrior Anthem', the Zelda inspired track “Power of the Triforce” keeps the volume high before DragonForce temporarily slows it down for the ballad 'Kingdom of Steel'. Rapid drum patterns and thrilling guitars carry the catchy 'Burning Heart', while chanting 'Space Marine Corp' features a strong and uplifting chorus. Electronic influences on grandiose power metal anthem 'The Killer Queen' hypnotise, as singer Marc Hudson’s vocals reach for the skies.

The last original track on Warp Speed Warriors, 'Pixel Prison', is followed by DragonForce’s unexpected yet brilliant cover of Taylor Swift’s 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor’s Version)' as a bonus track that wraps up the epic adventure as a bonus track on some formats.
 
Warp Speed Warriors was produced, mixed and mastered by Damien Rainaud at Mix Unlimited in Los Angeles, California with Sam Totman and Herman Li. This album is a matchless, innovative listening experience that continues the band's legacy with songs that will, without a shadow of a doubt, become instant classics in and beyond the DragonForce canon.

Warp Speed Warriors will be available in the following formats:      
●    2CD Deluxe Box incl. Bonus Jewel Case CD with 5 bonus tracks, wristband (embroided), poster flag (100x70cm), gaming coin keyring/pendant (with leathercord), packed in a gym bag (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide
●    1LP Gatefold TURQUOISE marbled Vinyl incl. slipmat, record butler (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide    
●    1LP Gatefold PURPLE Vinyl (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly limited to 400 copies worldwide
●    1LP Gatefold ORANGE Vinyl (Retail UK exclusive) – strictly limited to 300 copies    
●    1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl    
●    1CD Digisleeve incl. 1 Bonus Track        
●    Digital Album incl. 3 Bonus Tracks

DragonForce are:
Herman Li – Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Sam Totman – Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Marc Hudson – Vocals 
Alicia Vigil – Bass, Backing Vocals 
Gee Anzalone – Drums, Backing Vocals

DragonForce online:
WEBSITE
YOUTUBE
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
TIKTOK
FACEBOOK
 
Herman Li online:
WEBSITE
TWITCH
TIKTOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
DISCORD
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK

Warp Speed Warriors track list:

1    Astro Warrior Anthem
2    Power of the Triforce
3    Kingdom of Steel
4    Burning Heart
5    Space Marine Corp
6    Doomsday Party
7    Prelude to Darkness
8    The Killer Queen
9    Pixel Prison

The hotly-tipped teenage thrashers Tortured Demon have announced their UK headline tour. 

The band - already famed for playing their Bloodstock festival set so hard that they broke the stage - will be appearing across the following dates:

Nov 05: Edinburgh Bannermans
Nov 06: Newcastle The Cluny 2
Nov 07: London The Black Heart
Nov 08: Bridgwater Cobblestones
Nov 09: Bournemouth Bear Cave
Nov 10: Plymouth The Junction
Nov 11: Swansea The Bunkhouse
Nov 12: Southampton Joiners
Nov 13: Nottingham Salt Box
Nov 14: Leeds Boom
Nov 15: Birmingham Devil's Dog
Nov 16: Manchester Rebellsion
Nov 17: Glasgow Audio

Get tickets from: http://tortureddemon.com/tour-dates

Watch the video to the band's single 'Rise of the Lifeless' here: https://youtu.be/DMT8uodjmOE

Still precociously young, Tortured Demon have already opened for Evile and Xentrix in 2022, and, at Bloodstock 2021, such was their performance, the Jagermeister Stage fell down around them.
 
Drawing the largest crowd ever seen on that stage, Tortured Demon were since been invited back to perform at Bloodstock 2023.
 
Releasing their debut in 2021, recorded when all bandmembers were still at school, Tortured Demon have moved up a gear with their new record, Rise Of The Lifeless.
 
Rise Of The Lifeless was self-released by the band worldwide, except for Japan, where they’ve already inked a deal with Spiritual Beast/Universal Music Japan. Tortured Demon’s debut – In Desperation’s Grip – was DiskUnion (Tokyo’s leading record store)’s best-selling international metal record on release week. Again, no mean feat for a band so young.
 
Since 2018, Oldham brothers Jacob and Joe Parkinson have been launching a full-scale assault on the UK thrash scene. The band have built a loyal live following nationwide thanks to their impressive history of high-octane shows for a band at such an early stage in their career, culminating in their first headline tour - the Tour Of The Lifeless - in October 2023. Packing venues nationwide, Tortured Demon cemented themselves as a legitimate UK headliner, despite having no agent, management or record label at the time. This is a testament to the hard work and extreme dedication that Jacob and Joe Parkinson continue to pour into their craft, even after 5 years on the road.

Now partnered with Route One Booking, the band welcomed fresh blood in the form of guitarist Rory Marsland-Smith and bassist Luke Entwistle in 2024, launching into their most extensive touring year to date.

For more information:

facebook.com/t0rtureddem0n
instagram.com/tortureddemon
youtube.com/channel/UCpQa93uA8p-Pg1DN3ZWOm6g
open.spotify.com/artist/0AW5c3Fi90qaIBNU35VpCb
twitter.com/tortureddemonuk

Tracklisting

1: An Empire Condemned
2: Rise Of The Lifeless
3: Virtual Death
4: Global Threat
5: Disfavour
6: Conflict Of Interest    
7: Erase Your Life
8: This War Will Come To You
9: Eyes In The Fire
10: The Damage Is Done

Photo Credit: @Ismrtnck

Hamburg heavy hitters Half Me release their visceral new track 'Nothing Left To Lose But The Chains', following the exhilarating previous singles 'Quitter Talk' and 'Concrete Ceiling'.The new track and video are out now via Arising Empire

Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/1Z1L2JcCToc
Stream the single here: https://arisingempire.com/chains

Unnerving heaviness meets a bloodcurdling wail of desparation on this latest entry in Half Me's expanding discography.

Formed in Hamburg in 2018, Half Me - guitarists Chris and Julius, vocalist Chris, drummer Max and bassist Tobias - are one of the latest additions to the Arising Empire roster. Musically, Half Me blend a modern rendition of metal and hardcore with highlights of 90s nu-metal. Pounding riffs and breakdowns are accompanied by brutal, yet sometimes elegant, vocals that all balance together to formulate the band’s own distinctive sound. 

In just a few years, Half Me have made an impact in the music scene by self-producing their music and videos, displaying their intensive and energetic demeanour. Debuting with four singles initially, it was their their single 'Exitwound' (featuring Jack Bergin of Void of Vision) that gave the group a breakthrough and landed the band in the spotlight of Knotfest’s Countdown to Oblivion.

Riding the high of their recent success, Half Me’s highly anticipated debut album SOMA was met with huge critical acclaim. 2024 promises to be a big year for this fiery quintet.

Catch the band live with Resolve on the following dates:
May 03: DE Cologne Gebäude 9 
May 04: UK London The Underworld
May 05: UK Birmingham The Devil's Dog
May 06: UK Glasgow Classic Grand Lounge
May 07: UK Leeds The Key Club
May 08: UK Manchester Rebellion
May 09: UK Bristol The Exchange
May 10: UK Southampton The Joiners
May 11: NED Drachten Iduna
May 12: DE Hamburg Banhof Pauli
May 14: DE Berlin Hole44
May 15: DE Dresden Blauer Salon
May 16: AT Vienna Viper Room
May 17: CZ Prague Rock Cafe
May 18: DE Munich Feierwerk
May 19: IT Milan Legend Club
May 20: CH Monthey Pont Rouge
May 21: DE Nuremberg Hirsch
May 22: DE Frankfurt Das Bett
May 23: DE Vechta Gulfhaus
May 24 DE Stuttgart Im Wizemann
May 25: NED Utrecht De Heiling
May 26: DE Trier Mergener Hof

Tickets available here: https://resolveofficial.co/pages/tour

Half Me are:
Christopher Zühlke | vocals
Christopher Hesse | guitar
Silvan Petersen | guitar
Tobias Max Sajons | bass
Maximilian Eisersdorff | drums

Half Me online:
Facebook || Twitter || Instagram || TikTok

Photo Credit:  Jonathan Vivaas Kise

Norwegian progressive metal masters Rendezvous Point return with 'Don't Look Up' - their first new single in five years.

Watch the video to 'Don't Look Up' here: https://youtu.be/KjbAG35Z71E

Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/rendezvouspoint_dontlookup

Fuelled by their collective love for hard-hitting, in-your-face music that seamlessly blends punchy rhythms with soaring melodies and atmospheric undertones, the five-piece around Leprous drummer Baard Kolstad, keyboardist Nicolay Tangen Svennæs (Ihsahn, Bernhoft, Emilie Nicolas), singer Geirmund Hansen, guitarist Petter Hallaråker and bass player Gunn-Hilde Erstad, embarked on a journey of creating music that was meant to explore the limits of progressive metal and traverse into uncharted territory. With each member bringing their unique talents and perspectives to the table, the band promises to push the boundaries of their artistry even further, inviting listeners to join them on the journey.

Singer Geirmund Hansen comments on the new single 'Don't Look Up': "Regardless of all the warning signs around us, humankind continues to destroy earth’s resources. It feels like we don’t care about tomorrow as long as our decisions benefits today. 'Don‘t Look Up' is also a story about how our longing for personal glory can destroy our relations to others and the outside world."

The band comment on the video: "The music video for 'Don’t Look Up' is a satirical take on the screen addiction in today’s society. One can also interpret the theme in a wider sense pointing out that we often have difficulties seeing the bigger picture when we focus only on what is right in front of us. What happens to our identity when an objective truth no longer exists? A big part of the video is shot on the location where Edvard Munch took the inspiration for his painting ‘The Scream’“.

Rendezvous Point are:

Geirmund Hansen - Vocals
Baard Kolstad - Drums
Nicolay Tangen Svennæs - Keyboards
Petter Hallaråker - Guitar
Gunn-Hilde Erstad - Bass

Rendezvous Point online:
https://www.facebook.com/RendezvousPointOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/rendezvouspoint

Photo Credit: Kamil Parzychowski

Feral wilderness prophets Sunnata, (sanskr. noun emptiness, voidness) have announced their fifth full-length album Chasing Shadows will be self-released on 10th May. Ahead of the album, the band have released their beguiling new single 'Chimera' with accompanying music visualiser. 

Check out ‘Chimera’ here: https://youtu.be/If-6kQYxw78

Pre-order Chasing Shadows here: https://sunnataofficial.bandcamp.com/album/chasing-shadows

Sunnata commented on the new single: "'Chimera', the opening track from Chasing Shadows, manifests the presence of duality across the entire universe. Just like a mythical hybrid creature, the song is a bizarre mix of different genres and ideas, glued together into a compelling passage. From a blast beat and Pattonesque vocals, through a ceremonial trance-inducing build-up to a heavy, rock n rolling riffage, 'Chimera' proves to be an amalgamation, binding those pieces together to form a single entity.

"The song’s lyrics bind many paradoxes together, posing them as something inherent to reality. Dreamy recall of hinduistic Maya sets the tone of the piece - an ever-evolving appearance, an ever-changing shape. The cycle of life - the one who comes from the horizon and goes away - is prevalent like an imperative. Those who try to deny it and shape the world to their individual needs are fighting for the cause that is unreachable. 

"The evolution binds units together, but also sets them apart. Paradoxes are part of us. Only the one, who is born and dead at the same time, prevails."

The four piece Warsaw-based doom metal magi have been paving their own way to higher metal skies since their 2014 debut Climbing The Colossus. Their spellbinding sophomore album Zorya (2016) made the band gather even more momentum with regard to the European alternative heavy scene. Third album Outlands (2018) brilliantly brought out even more character, confidently crossing the frontier of progressive doom to land in even more melancholic and mind-expanding alleys. Fourth release Burning in Heaven, Melting on Earth (2021) was their most transcendent, melding together all the heaviness, intensity and tenderness into a graceful, cross-pollinating form, to create something incredible that grabbed the attention of fans and press worldwide, demanding attention and respect.

Chasing Shadows sees Sunnata expanding their sonic spectrum with their most complex record to date. Exploring both the most extreme aspects and subtle incarnations of their essence, Chasing Shadows is a mind-altering doomscape painted with everlasting, captivating stories. Hitting high notes in the eyes of fans and journalists, from here Sunnata are free to roam wherever.

Commenting on the album: "The fifth album for a band like ours is no joke. We are extremely proud on one hand, but also exhausted on the other as the creative process pushed us to the current limits. It’s the most complex and longest Sunnata record to date. Filled with nuances, genre blends and confident expansion of the band’s sound spectrum. Anyone familiar with our discography can easily tell that both change and experimentation are part of our nature, but at the same time - the constant need to push ourselves outside of the comfort zone, go beyond - is what stretches one's limits. Maybe this is why we liked the title so much - we are chasing the uncatchable -  shadows, illusions, visions and try to frame them with our musical language." 

Known for their expressive and atmospheric live performances, Sunnata have already taken part in various international festivals and been invited to open for Mastodon, Paradise Lost, Entombed AD, Rotting Christ, Sleep, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats and The Sword. To celebrate the album release Sunnata will hit the road this summer on the following dates. 
 
May 10: (PL) Warsaw - Hybrydy - Release Party
May 13: (CZ) Brno, Kabinet Muz
May 14: (HU) Budapest, Robot
May 15: (AT) Salzburg, Rockhouse
May 16: (DE) Jena, Klub Kuba
May 17: (BE) Liege, La Zone
May 18: (UK) London, Desertfest 
May 20: (FR) Lille, La Bulle Cafe
May 21: (BE) Brussels, Le Lac
May 22: (NL) Nijmegen, Merelyn
May 23: (DE) Dresden, Ostpol
May 24: (PL) Poznan, 2Progi
May 25: (PL) Cracow, Studio
May 31: (DK) Esbjerg, Fuzztival Esbjerg
Aug 17: (UK) ArcTanGent 

Tickets available at:  https://www.atonal.agency/tickets

Sunnata are:
Szymon Ewertowski - guitar, vocals
Adrian Gadomski - guitar, vocals
Michal Dobrzanski - bass guitar/synth
Robert Ruszczyk – drums, percussion

For more information, follow the band online:
https://sunnataofficial.com
https://facebook.com/sunnataofficial
https://instagram.com/sunnataofficial
http://sunnataofficial.bandcamp.com/
https://youtube.com/user/sunnataofficial/videos 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oHuHx6xpW7IfamYXWFfmy?si=_vas1atoRdSL5Qns8xvIUA 

Chasing Shadows Tracklisting

1. Chimera
2. Torn
3. At Dusk (Interlude)
4. Wishbone
5. Saviour's Raft
6. Adrift (Reprise)
7. The Tide
8. Hunger
9. Through the Abyss (Interlude)
10. The Sleeper
11. Like cogs in a wheel, we're trapped between waves of distorted time

Photo Credit: Jana Kuhs x Coregraphy

German metalcore band Rising Insane have revealed their new single 'Reign', alongside re-signing with label Long Branch Records.

'Reign' is the first glimpse of Rising Insane's forthcoming new album, scheduled for release in the summer.

Watch the video to 'Reign' here: https://youtu.be/A1XsEwUvpLQ
Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/risinginsane_reign

Singer Aaron Steineker comments: "When people hide their true selves for fear of rejection and hatred, they get into an unsolvable conflict with themselves, to the detriment of their mental health. With 'Reign', we want to encourage people to stand up for themselves and let go of what drags them down."

With over 20 million streams worldwide and top placements on some of the most influential playlists, including Kickass Metal, New Core and All New Metal, Rising Insane have recently created quite a buzz. Backed by numerous tour dates, 2024 is set to be a big and important year for the band. 

Rising Insane are:

Aaron Steineker - Vocals
Ulf Hedenkamp - Bass
Sven Polizuk - Guitar
Florian Köchy - Guitar
Robert Kühling - Drums

Photo Credit: Jake Ten

UK tech-metalcore upstarts Eschalon have released their new single 'Shallow', along with a music video courtesy of Jake Ten. The song reflects on childhood trauma experienced by the band's vocalist Brad Makinson, who was buried alive by his tormentor.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/w0LehYst9KQ

Stream the song here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/eschalon/shallow-feat-haydn-connolly

UK technical metalcore outfit Eschalon launched in late 2023 with their award-winning debut single 'Helios', which saw the group achieve over 120,000 YouTube views and 45,000 Spotify streams worldwide. 

'Shallow', featuring Haydn Connolly (In Fear, Amber Palace), delves into the darker side of the band's broad and unique take on metalcore. With equal measures of visceral brutality and breathtaking serenity, the track is a no-holds-barred sonic assault that effortlessly weaves between the calculated violence and ethereal beauty within Eschalon’s sound.
 

Vocalist Brad Makinson comments: "Embedded within the lyrics of 'Shallow' lies a deeply personal journey of survival. As a child, I endured an onslaught of physical, mental, and emotional torment inflicted by a bully. Paralysed by fear, I bore the weight of my anguish in silence, trapped in a cycle of isolation and despair. Even those closest to me remained unaware of the depths of my suffering, as I struggled to reconcile the betrayal of a “friend” turned tormentor.

"The most harrowing chapter of my story unfolded one day at a local playground, where my innocence was smothered and my childhood dreams turned to nightmares. At the age of ten, I found myself face to face with my own mortality as I was coerced into digging my own grave, only to be buried alive by my tormentor. Thankfully, there was a passerby who intervened, pulling me from the clutches of death and sparing me my early grave. 'Shallow' looks at the visceral aftermath of that traumatic event, a searing indictment of the scars it left me with and the festering loathing that consumed me in its wake.

"In the conceptual representation of this within the video, Max (vocals) takes on the role of the saviour, as he stands by my side in the video, battling the darkness and negativity. His presence embodies the power of companionship and support, illustrating how reaching out to a friend can be a lifeline in times of isolation and despair. Scenes within caves throughout the video echo the themes of loneliness, darkness, and isolation, mirroring the depths of anguish I've felt. Yet, amidst these caverns of despair, Max's presence as the saviour shines a beacon of hope, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, the help of a friend can guide us back to the light.

"This song serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope, friendship and reclaiming your narrative from the depths of despair." 

Founded in Cambridge by Simon Garrod and Miles Taylor, Eschalon has been a behind-the-scenes project for many years. Throughout lockdown, the band finished writing multiple bodies of work before recruiting the right members for the job, which eventually saw the culmination of what we know as Eschalon today.

They started recording with Meyrick De La Fuente of Floodgate Audio in late 2021 to create their all-encompassing auditory and visual onslaught. Mixing dissonance with serenity, the band draw from a wide range of influences, fusing multiple genres to create a dense and chaotic soundscape. 

Check out Eschalon's debut single 'Helios' here: https://youtu.be/6CTtOftgYSY

See the band live in the UK this year:

Mar 23: Cambridge The Six Six Bar [SOLD OUT]
Mar 30: Stafford The Dog House
May 04: Norwich B2
May 30: London 229
May 31: Wakefield Vortex
Jun 01: Bolton Alma Inn [SOLD OUT]
Jul 20: Birmingham The Flapper
Nov 02: Oxford The Bullingdon

Tickets here: www.eschalon.co.uk

Eschalon are:
Vocals: Brad Makinson, Maximo David
Guitars: Simon Garrod, Callum Smith
Bass: James O’Donoghue
Drums: Miles Taylor

FFO: Monuments, Northlane, Architects, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, Agent Fresco

Eschalon online:
https://linktr.ee/eschalon
https://www.facebook.com/Eschalon
https://www.instagram.com/eschalonuk

Artwork by GraphicsFix

London hardcore newcomers False Reality have dropped their crushing new single 'Opposites React', which features a collaboration with hyped australian hardcore band Speed.

Watch the visualiser here: https://youtu.be/0Lh3pEsoF8Y

Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.

Having recorded their forthcoming EP with producer Steve Sears Jr (Gallows, TRC, Prowler, Conjurer) the band are set out to prove why they stand apart, delivering a release that is, in equal parts blistering - as it is poetically cathartic. Lyrically delving into the complexities of life, exploring themes of betrayal, societal values, and tragedy. The first single to drop 'Opposites React', is a groove driven, empowering track that features vocals from jem of Aussie hardcore band Speed.

On 'Opposites React', vocalist Rachel Rigby comments "I feel excited to release this song and to have been able to share it with my friends in Speed. This song is about feeling trapped in a box for so long to then finding your voice and feeling like you have a say for the first time. I’m happy with how the catchy hook and riffs allow the song to come from a place of power, not doom and gloom".

False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as one of the most exciting acts in the UK heavy music scene.

Catch the band live:

Mar 20 - London, Black Heart w/ Ignite
Mar 21 - Liverpool, Quarry w/ Cruelty, No Relief
Mar 23 - Southend, Ironwork, w/ Cruelty, No Relief, Rhema
Mar 29 - Leeds, Boom w/ Rough Justice, Grove Street, Overpower + more
Apr 12 - London, Black Heart w/ The Hell
May 18 - Ashford, The Star Inn w/ Final Nail, Convulsion
Jul 26-28 - Levelshulme, Levy Punk Weekender w/ Pizza Tramp, Perp Walk, Ikhras + more
Aug 30-31 Tourquay, Burn It Down Festival w/ Rough Justice, Cauldron, Going Off, Overpower + more

False Reality are:
Rachel Rigby - vocals
Dave Connolly - guitar
Louis Dale - drums
Joe Cornwell - bass

False Reality online:
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