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Review: Foreign Body ‘Libertine’

5th October 20265th October 2026 Matthew Williams Brutal Panda Records, Foreign Body, Noise-Rock, Scum Rock

This is another new band for me to explore, and their album focuses on the levels of darkness that every

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Review: EXP ‘EXP’

2nd October 20262nd October 2026 Reza Mills EXP, Noise-Rock, Reptilian Records

Members of Cop Shoot Cop, Lubricated Goat, Swans, Live Skull collaborating on a brand-new project? And their debut album is

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Review: Chat Pile ‘Who Loves The Sun’

30th September 202630th September 2026 Matthew Williams Chat Pile, Noise-Rock, The Flenser

I have fond memories of Oklahoma City, having worked there back in the summer of 1999, coaching the correct version

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Premiere: SALVATION ‘Depression’ – New Album ‘The Haunted’ Lands On 16th October

17th September 202617th September 2026 Lee Edwards Noise-Rock, Reptilian Records, SALVATION

Chicago noise-rock miscreants SALVATION return with a blistering new entry from their upcoming fifth album, The Haunted, set for release

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Review: Louse ‘Buyer’s Remorse’

28th August 202628th August 2026 Reza Mills Louse, Noise-Rock, Riot Season, Scum Rock

Scum rock as a genre label usually conjures up images of GG Allin, The Mentors, and The Dwarves, intentionally disgusting

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Video Premiere: Louse ‘Best Laid Plans’ – New Album ‘Buyer’s Remorse’ Lands 14th August

22nd July 202622nd July 2026 Lee Edwards Louse, Noise-Rock, Riot Season, Scum Rock

Newcastle upon Tyne’s heavy scum noise-rock purveyors, Louse, are preparing to unleash another dose of unrefined sonic filth with their

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Review: Converge ‘Hum Of Hurt’

18th June 202618th June 2026 Sandy Williamson Converge, Deathwish Inc, Epitaph Records, Hardcore, Noise-Rock

Blessed are we, those who suffer under the yoke of life, to receive TWO NEW CONVERGE RECORDS IN ONE YEAR!

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Review: The Shits ‘Diet Of Worms’

1st June 20261st June 2026 Martin Williams Noise-Rock, Rocket Recordings, The Shits

Leeds’ dirty, bludgeoning, noise-punk six-piece The Shits return with their third full-length, and second for Rocket Recordings, Diet Of Worms.

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Review: Man Band ‘Strong Man’

30th April 202630th April 2026 Lee Beamish Faith Healer Records, Man Band, Noise-Rock, Punk

Well, well, well, here we are, another new month and another insanely new and exciting musical creation which has Chainy

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Review: Melvins With Napalm Death ‘Savage Imperial Death March’

28th April 202628th April 2026 Martin Williams Ipecac Recordings, Melvins, Napalm Death, Noise-Rock

There is a good chance, if you are reading this, that neither Melvins nor Napalm Death need an introduction. Despite

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Review: mclusky ‘i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley’

9th April 20269th April 2026 Reza Mills Ipecac Recordings, mclusky, Noise-Rock, Post-Hardcore

mclusky made the number one spot in my Top Ten Of 2025 with their spectacular comeback album the world is

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Premiere: Bliss Mountain Vol.2 2026 – Conny Ochs, Might, Jacke Schwarz & Fire Artist Johanna Marie
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Premiere: Bliss Mountain Vol.2 2026 – Conny Ochs, Might, Jacke Schwarz & Fire Artist Johanna Marie

11th November 202611th November 2026 Lee Edwards

There is something inherently pure about music stripped of towering stage setups, corporate sponsors, and barriers. Back in August, our

Premiere: Ensemble Tikoro ‘Tortoise’ – New Album Lands 23rd October via Jangjang Records
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Premiere: Ensemble Tikoro ‘Tortoise’ – New Album Lands 23rd October via Jangjang Records

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Premiere: SEK ‘Amore Mio’ – Debut Album ‘Wallensteins Garage’ Lands 30th October

14th October 202627th October 2026 Lee Edwards
Premiere: Spider Kitten ‘God Don’t Sleep’ – New Album Lands This Friday, 2nd October
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Premiere: Spider Kitten ‘God Don’t Sleep’ – New Album Lands This Friday, 2nd October

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