Album Review: Gorillaz – Humanz
Gorillaz have always been one to break barriers. The most well-known virtual band, comprised of four characters, collaborate with several truly amazing artists to create Humanz, the Gorillaz fifth studio album. The Gorillaz are made up by 2-D (vocals, keyboard), Murdock Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboard), and Russel Hobbs (percussion), and they are the […]
Album Review: Blood Youth – Beyond Repair
Coming off the back of two successful E.P.s, Harrogate trio Blood Youth have finally released their debut record, Beyond Repair, into the wild. Having gone through a handful of line-up changes, the boys are ready to showcase their own brand of melodic-hardcore to the world. But can it live up to the expectations set by […]
Album Review: Code Orange – Forever
From high school students who were barely legal when they were signed, to nearly a decade later and releasing their third studio album, Pittsburgh based hardcore punk band Code Orange (formerly known Code Orange Kids) have come a long way. Their junior studio album, and major-label debut, entitled “Forever” demands attention, both through the compelling lyrics and […]
Album Review: While She Sleeps – You Are We
Having released two brilliant sounding singles by September last year, an announcement for a new While She Sleeps album was only to be expected. When this announcement eventually came on the 12th September 2016, the accompanying detail that the band had in fact left their record label Sony Records did come as a surprise. The […]
Album Review: Papa Roach – Crooked Teeth
With nearly ten years behind the band since their last great effort (Metamorphosis was EIGHT years ago now, everybody), Papa Roach are back with their ninth full-length studio record Crooked Teeth. After a pair of mediocre releases in ‘F.E.A.R’ & ‘The Connection’, can the band scrape back some of the credibility and interest lost along […]
Album Review: Falling In Reverse – Coming Home
Falling in Reverse have just released their new album, Coming Home, on April 7th, and have surprised everyone with their new and experimental sound. This American rock band from Las Vegas is very well known for their awards, their extensive tours, and the publicity that their lead singer, Ronnie Radke, has attained. Historically a post-hardcore band, Falling in Reverse has always compiled albums […]