rock

Protomartyr return with a third full-length effort, which is not only their best to date, but certainly one of the best of 2015. Since their inception as a band half a decade ago, the Detroit-based four-piece have largely found a sound and stuck to it, preferring to hone and...

Having not released anything since their third LP Heart On in 2008, the news of a new LP from Eagles of Death Metal in 2015 came as a surprise to many earlier this year. This latest effort, Zipper Down, will not disappoint fans of their unashamed, blistering rock ‘n’ roll...

Alex Turner, the smoking hot, ice cool frontman of the Arctic Monkeys, is not just a beautiful musician. He’s also the unsung hero of the noughties crop of lyricists, whose writing quietly electrifies meaning; and for many, the voice of a generation. What with their being a band and...

After a few albums, many bands reach a stage where they decide to experiment with different aspects of music. This territory can lead to huge success, opening a band up to new audiences and critical acclaim (Radiohead’s Kid A), whilst others are seen to be a mistake and soon...

Pink Floyd are one of the greatest bands of all time. When they briefly reunited in 2005 for Live 8 one critic famously described their arrival, amongst the Madonnas and Robbie Williams’ of the world, as being like the seas parting and the mothership landing. Not unsurprisingly they’ve influenced almost all rock...

Only one performance in England, at London’s Wembley Stadium. The 72,500 tickets available sold out in less than 60 minutes. These facts emphasise the formidable reputation that AC/DC have built over their forty-two years as a group, and the dedication of their many, many fans, all of whom were...

Following the release of their fifth album, 48:13, Kasabian blasted into town on Saturday night to play the second of two Nottingham dates on their national tour. As they walked into the Capital FM Arena, they had the air of a band who know they are ruling supreme, and...