Michael Monroe releases his brand new album “Outerstellar”- releases on February 20th via Silver Lining Music
February 18, 2026
It’s 9pm on a dark and grey Tuesday night and my musical partner in crime appears via WhatsApp and hurls me a last-minute review request. Cue Michael Monroe’s “Outerstellar” landing in my inbox! Now, I don’t know if the aforementioned Monroe purveys music of a rock, indie, or opera persuasion or something somewhere in between
THUNDER re-release a digitally mastered version of their 1998 live album via EAR Music
February 6, 2026
Available for the first time digitally, this monster of a release at the time consisted of 22 tracks and over 2 hours of live music spread across two venues, one of which I used to work at, the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, and so, having a few hours spare and a publisher to appease I
Soulfly and Nailbomb at the Forum Theatre, Melbourne – January 30th, 2026
February 1, 2026
On a warm summer evening in Melbourne, the Forum Theatre buzzed with anticipation as fans gathered to witness a powerhouse performance by the legendary Soulfly and Nailbomb. The historic venue, with its rich acoustics and intimate atmosphere, served as the perfect backdrop for a night filled with aggressive rhythms, electrifying solos, and the raw energy
Jinjer, Unprocessed and Textures – O2 Institute Birmingham 30th January 2026
February 1, 2026
The O2 Institute Birmingham played host to a heavyweight meeting of modern metal minds, as Jinjer, Unprocessed, and Textures rolled into the city for a bill that promised precision, power, and progressive ambition in equal measure. Spanning three distinct approaches to contemporary heavy music, the night brought together Jinjer’s groove-laden aggression, Unprocessed’ sleek technical modernism,
Burning Witches’s “Witches and Kings Tour” supported by Hammer King at The Asylum, Birmingham, UK
February 1, 2026
It’s unusual for me to be drifting into a venue I’ve not encountered before, and so for the first gig of the year on a mildly moist Saturday, I ventured out of my comfort zone and into the second city. Burning Witches have been around for some time, presumably due to the enlightenment, but only