Distorted Sound Magazine • 26th February 2024

ALBUM REVIEW: Half Black Heart - New Years Day

After almost two decades of being a band, you would have thought that NEW YEARS DAY would have achieved everything they ever dreamed of, but they’re not quite done yet. After a lengthy five-year hiatus, the rock quintet from Anaheim, California are back with their fifth studio album Half Black Heart. As well as putting their heart and soul into the writing and recording of this new record, the group spent the majority of last year on the road with artists such as HALESTORM, ICE NINE KILLS and IN

Distorted Sound Magazine • 31st August 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: To The Wolves - Stitched Up Heart

Los Angeles hard rock quartet STITCHED UP HEART are clearly experienced in the alternative music scene. Formed in 2010, over the last 13 years the band have become recognised for their deeply personal style of songwriting and outstanding live performances, as well as their clever blend of hard rock, alternative metal and industrial influences. After the release of three EPs – Stitched Up Heart, Escape The Nightmare and Skeleton Key – they released their debut LP Never Alone back in 2016, followe

Distorted Sound Magazine • 19th July 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: Join The Club - As December Falls

British alternative rockers AS DECEMBER FALLS have come a long way since they started back in 2014. The quartet released their self-titled debut album five years later, before launching their follow-up Happier in 2021. The band definitely proved the industry gatekeepers wrong, achieving over 6.5 million streams on both releases combined. They sold out 90% of shows on their most recent UK headline tour, as well as appearing at a variety of festivals such as 2000 Trees, Slam Dunk Festival and Rock

Distorted Sound Magazine • 18th July 2023

ALBUM REVIEW: Bloodsuckers - Saint Agnes

SAINT AGNES are the band to watch right now. The East London quartet cleverly fuse industrial metal, punk and grunge to form their unique sound, and the group have already made a successful leap into the industry since their formation back in 2014. After the distribution of three independently released EPs, they revealed their 2017 debut album Welcome To Silvertown before signing with Spinefarm Records for their upcoming follow up Bloodsuckers. Despite their ongoing success leading to the band p

Distorted Sound Magazine • 5th April 2023

Zebrahead: Always Evolving

ZEBRAHEAD are arguably one of the most recognised names in the ska punk scene to date. As a result of this, they have had an absolutely incredible 28 years in the industry so far. The Californian five piece have undeniably made a firm mark in the industry over almost three decades, which leads us to wonder the secret to their longevity. Lead vocalist Ali Tabatatabaee appears to understand the notion that being a part of a band runs as deep as being a close-knit family too.

“I mean, as far as lo

Distorted Sound Magazine • 16th December 2022

EP REVIEW: is this what i lofi? - Yours Truly

If you thought there was nothing else YOURS TRULY could do to surprise you – you would be wrong. The pop-punk quartet from Sydney, Australia have had an incredible couple of years; following the release of their debut studio album Self Care back in 2020, the band opted to mix things up with their fourth EP is this what I look like?, which was revealed in the summer and explored vocalist Mikalia Delgado‘s personal battles with her identity and sense of belonging following the never ending lockdow

Highwire Magazine • 1st March 2022

Kite Thief – “Allegedly” (Review)

Kite Thief are a British metal five-piece from Bristol, consisting of Elin Allan (vocals), Max Harris and Josh Bailey (guitars), Henry Stone (bass), and Zac Lever (drums).

This badass female-fronted group have already accomplished some amazing things in their career so far. Their songs ‘Pinky Promise’ and ‘Smile & Wave’ have been featured as Track of the Week on BBC Radio’s The Social. Additionally, they have also been the previous tour support to bands such as Vuvoki, The Fallen State, and Hag

Distorted Sound Magazine • 21st October 2022

ALBUM REVIEW: the classic symptoms of a broken spirit - Architects

It is safe to say that ARCHITECTS have had quite a crazy few years. 2018 saw their eighth studio album Holy Hell topping the UK Albums chart, not to mention reaching the top 10 in various countries such as the US and Australia, just two years after the tragic death of founding guitarist and songwriter Tom Searle. It was evident at this point that the Brighton-based quintet were going to gain further traction in the UK metalcore scene, with many describing their last record For Those That Wish To

Highwire Magazine • 20th October 2022

Vukovi – Nula

Vukovi are a Scottish noise-pop duo hailing from Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. Known for their energetic live shows, Vukovi are onto bigger and better things with the release of their third studio album Nula, released on October 7.

With only a two-year gap since the release of last record Fall Better, Nula is a clear sign that this band are not aiming to waver on their path to world denomination any time soon. Nula is a concept album set in a distant, far-away imaginary sci-fi universe. Vocalist