New Band of the Week: Godeth

Leeds band Godeth combine vicious yet engaging vocals and intoxicating riffs in a powerful groove death metal sound that they describe as “infectious, crushing and somber.”

New Band of the Week: Kath & The Kicks

Leeds trio Kath & The Kicks have honed an intriguing sound that packs the power of alternative and grunge. Led by delicious, engaging vocals and supported by heavy riffs, there’s also a more melodic edge to the band that’s sure to have you hooked.

Introducing: Pteroglyph

Leeds melodic death metal trio Pteroglyph offer up a fascinating fusion of old school death metal and modern technical metal. It’s an approach they delightfully describe to us as “feral and violently technical songs.”

Sir Curse

Introducing: Sir Curse

Imagine, if you will, the combination of experimental rock, wacky theatrical antics, a bit of cheeky brass and some sinister vocals and you’ll be some way towards imagining the delight that is Leeds six-piece Sir Curse.

The Varletts

Introducing: The Varletts

Leeds-based The Varletts are intriguing concoction of screaming guitars, raw vocals and in their words – a head-case on drums, over a heavy alt-rock base.

Gig Review: Skarlett Riot, Fahran & Sertraline @ O2 Academy 2 Islington

Anyone looking for a quiet Monday night in London was in the wrong place if they headed for the O2 Academy 2 in Islington as Skarlett Riot, Fahran and Sertraline put on a fine show of energetic rock and metal.

Introducing: Edited People

A background in music theory has fuelled the intriguing, unconventional and truly exciting sound of Leeds rockers Edited People. The quartet of Alisha Vickers (vocals), Josh Ellinor (guitar), Thomas Whitaker (bass) and Laura … Continue reading Introducing: Edited People

New Band of the Week: The Mechanist

An element of intrigue and mystery should always surround any good tech metal, and that’s certainly the case with Leeds five-piece The Mechanist. The band describe their music as “Metalcore … Continue reading New Band of the Week: The Mechanist

Introducing: Chasing Dragons

Leeds rockers Chasing Dragons have merged modern metal influences with those of days gone by in a sound they describe as “metal for today with one eye on the glorious past.” … Continue reading Introducing: Chasing Dragons