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REVIEW: "As dreary as the music is, it’s never voyeuristic when approaching dark subject matter. It instead earnestly reflects an epoch that is itself maddening."

@Convergecult's second album of 2026 is out this Friday!

https://t.co/79v9IQKpIn

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LIVE: "For one day, we got to live the metaphorical Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous, surrounded by a wealth of top-tier music."

The only thing hotter that this bank holiday weekend is the scorching lineup for @SlamDunkMusic 2026!

https://t.co/VYS9ADaPNa

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RETROSPECTIVE: Thirty years later however, ‘Load’ remains one of the most cohesive, self assured, well produced and downright enjoyable albums in the band’s catalogue.

@metallica's 'Load' turns 30 today! We look back at the album's history.

https://t.co/7VNwut3wgh

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REVIEW: "A combination of inspiration, great songs and strict production choices make for an intoxicating mixture."

@spartatheband's new album is out now!

https://t.co/89ItghJ8wd

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LIVE: "It’s the final day of Desertfest and the skies over Camden are decidedly greyer."

It's overcast above, but that doesn't stop @DesertFest from ending on a high!

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LIVE: "The lunchtime beers are already flowing, and Camden is buzzing with activity for day two of Desertfest."

Camden welcomes fan of all things heavy for day two of @DesertFest 2026!

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LIVE: "London’s Desertfest sees swathes of doom, psych and stoner rock fans descend upon five venues throughout Camden for three days."

Camden once again becomes the spiritual home of doom, psych and stoner rock for @DesertFest 2026!

https://t.co/OKZspFGl6p

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REVIEW: "As the title suggests, ‘House Of Mirrors’ is a familiar space crammed with new ways of seeing themselves. It’s a brilliant, beguiling piece of work."

@AllThemWitches return with a new album this Friday!

https://t.co/VyFWZu9KBj

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REVIEW: "The Howling have style but ‘Salvo’ proves they have substance. It’s a solid if uneven debut from a promising new band."

@thehowlinguk's debut EP is out this Friday!

https://t.co/G2Ah9iisZe

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REVIEW: "The EP’s most striking feature is the way the two vocalists work around each other – not with each other. Rather than taking turns, it’s like a rowdy crowd trying to squeeze past each other to be heard."

@WeAreWREX's new EP is out today!

https://t.co/LU7KWHX4l0

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REVIEW: "It’s a record about finding humour in the passage of time, about having fun and keeping the spark alive."

@Acommunication's new album 'Prang' is out this Friday!

https://t.co/1kHUJjnoXe

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REVIEW: "@daisygrenade truly have ‘So Much To Say’ on their new EP. It neatly mirrors growing up; boisterous, keen to experiment and a little bit messy."

'So Much To Say' is out now!

https://t.co/NimDsCXjLz

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REVIEW: "This is Dead Pony with all the dials set to eleven. Their new EP sees them evolving into one of the most exciting rock bands on the scene."

@DeadPonyBand's new EP 'Eat My Dust!' is out this Friday.

https://t.co/mkpB3NXHr5

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FEATURE: Ahead of the release of debut album 'Grey', we sat down with @HeldSound bassist Sal Mignano to explore the songs and artists that have soundtracked his life.

https://t.co/ocUHq76ise

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LIVE: "We feel closer to Creeper than ever before, & for a dark, splendid hour-and-a-bit, nothing else matters except their the cinematic whirlpool of the Sangui-tour & the grip it has on us."

@creepercultuk ended their UK tour at Islington Assembly Hall

https://t.co/8IobgE5TMH

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REVIEW: " ‘Cold World’ is a welcome and scenic plateau in their sound for us to experience at our leisure, and a delight to absorb yourself into from start to finish."

Canadian punks The Flatliners release their new album tomorrow.

https://t.co/2OyK9emhGo

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REVIEW: "'No Place Of Warmth' finds the band sounding heavier than ever."

@Frozensoultx's latest album ‘No Place Of Warmth’ is out this Friday!

https://t.co/5echFouYon

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REVIEW: "A band returning from a break must be able to answer the question of whether it was worth it. Basement have answered with a resounding yes."

@basementuk's album 'WIRED' is out this Friday.

https://t.co/SZShahF4ST

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FEATURE: We sat down with Roman Candle vocalist Piper Ferrari and guitarist Jonas Vece to delve into the influences that have sculpted their sound.

https://t.co/nVtZ4ugjh4

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LIVE: "Supersonic Festival is therefore both a meditation on and an escape from a hostile planet. It remains one of the only true independent festivals."

We had an amazing weekend at @supersonicfest, here’s who we saw.

https://t.co/GhDfXb01T0