Periphery have always been considered a pioneer of the djent movement within progressive metal. The band are notable for there poly-rhythmic patterns and sensational melodies. Following the release of a double album (Juggernaut: Alpha & Juggernaut: Omega), the band have been touring Europe with Devin Townsend and Shining. Before the last show of the tour,…
Californian hard rock trio Throw The Goat have slowly been building a reputation. Known for their blend of influences across the rock and metal spectrum the band are back following 2012’s Black Mountain with their second record entitled Blood, Sweat & Beers. Does this new offering by Throw The Goat continue the band’s unique musical…
Not to be confused with the Swedish band, Norway’s Shining have slowly been building a reputation in the metal world. Notable for the fusion of metal, jazz and a whole heap of other influences, the Norwegian Avant-Garde act have been touring Europe alongside Periphery and Devin Townsend. We at Rocksins spoke to frontman and musical…
Swedish heavy metal four piece Enforcer have never conformed to the modern developments of heavy metal. Since their inception back in 2004 the band have actively stuck to the roots of old school heavy metal replicating the sound of bands like Exciter and Anvil for example. Now, in 2015 the band are set to unleash…
Nightwish are arguably one of Finland’s biggest musical exports. The band have been at the forefront of the development of symphonic metal over a 19 year career and now in 2015 the band are set to release their eight studio record, Endless Forms Most Beautiful. Does this new offering by Nightwish continue the band’s choke…
Middle Eastern metallers Melechesh have built a solid reputation in the metal underground over the years. Over the course of a 22 year career the band have become a key figure in black metal. We speak to frontman and mastermind of the band, Ashmedi, to discuss the band’s brand new record Enki, the metal scene…
Since their inception in 2003, Dutch black metal trio Carach Angren have slowly built up a strong reputation in the modern black metal scene. With all their records to date acting as concept records about Dutch Legends, war and horror the band have the cutting edge. Now, in 2015 the band have unleashed their fourth…
Slam Dunk has announced a whole heap of bands that finalises this year’s lineup. Fresh from their biggest UK tour to date, British metalcore heavyweights Architects join the likes of You Met At Six and While She Sleeps. Californian post-hardcore legends Finch are set to perform and riding on the success of Disobedient, hardcore heroes…
Despite originally starting out as a traditional black metal band, Norwegian five piece Enslaved have moved more towards a progressive sound in recent years. Three years on from the excellent RIITIIR, the band are back with their thirteenth studio record, In Times. Does this new offering continue the band’s progressive sound or does it return…
Huge news came from the organisers of the annual Slam Dunk Festival last week as they revealed a whole heap of bands for 2015’s edition of the festival. Fresh from the Kerrang tour, British rockers Don Broco join the likes of You Me At Six and Lower Than Atlantis on the main stage whilst American…
All That Remains have always been a band that have present throughout the development of metalcore. 2006’s The Fall Of Ideals propelled the band to mainstream success but records in previous years failed to hit the same excellence. Now, in 2015 the band are back with their seventh studio record, The Order of Things. Does…
Finnish folk metal heroes Ensiferum are set to unleash their sixth studio record, One Man Army, to the world. We sat down with frontman Petri Lindroos to discuss the new record, the difference between performing at a festival and an intimate gig and the dark side of the internet. Hello, how are you? Hi, I’m…
