They have conquered their home state of Texas and have made a true name for themselves in the metalcore scene across America. Ballista spoke to Faultline to reavel how their musical minds have united to formulate the current vision of their music and how this resonates in their lastest and excellent EP C.O.T.C. The band... Continue Reading →
The Lumberyard Studio – A Conversation With Nik Bruzzese
After Man Overboard made the decision to go on a hiatus back in 2016 Nik Bruzzese was left with some empty space to fill. Having your sole venture and commitment removed can leave a person searching for some direction. But for Bruzzese recording and mixing is a passion he has felt a strong connection to,... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Michael Crafter
I Killed the Prom Queen pionerred the entire heavy music scene in Australia in the early twothouands and were also a key player in the early-mid two thouands metalcore movement. Frontman Michael Crafter lives a much more tame lifestyle now running the Tattoo and Barber company Against the Grain in Perth. Michael is a true... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Mantlet
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mantlethc/ Bandcamp - https://mantlet.bandcamp.com/album/burning Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mantlethc/ By channelling the roots of the Hardcore genre into their music, Mantlet has taken everything that made the genre so unique and perfected it into their work. Hailing from Coventry, the band have been a name for themselves and now making regular appearances in the Birmingham... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Revolve
Revolve Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Revolveglasgow/?ref=br_tf&epa=SEARCH_BOX Bandcamp - https://revolveglasgow.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1kEk5150L2VnABHsND1rbklfPRsktXk9lhOawvYg-BWtX8OVKwKVTSmek Revolve have rose to the top of the Scottish Hardcore scene. After also establhsing themselves as one of the main names in the UK and Europian scenes, Revolve are a band that are expanding upon the roots of the Hardcore genre. While adding a modern stance to their... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Pengshui
In a modern world where diversity and unity are promoted in everyday life, applying this mindset to music is the perfect way to push boundaries and set the bar to evolve and view creativity though a new perspective. London based Pengshui, have done exactly that. Combing Hip-Hop and Punk to acheive their own unqie sound,... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Venues
Germany is the home of the largest fanbase for heavy music. So starting a new band means there is a tough crowd to impress. Venues have done exactly. With a period of having no vocalist the band have seen some tough times recently have but a newfound frontwoman Venues are sure to take 2020 by... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Venom Prison
After giving the world their second album, "Samsara" Venom Prison has become one of the most exciting modern metal bands. With Hardcore roots blended with a Death Metal influence their sound is modern and everything a modern heavy band should sound like. The band have seen success in North American and are soon heading to... Continue Reading →
Real Talk – Rich Perri (Speedowax Records and Ignite Records Owner)
When taking a trip into the city center of Birmingham, you find yourself stumbling into the Oasis market, a unique part of the city where people go to indulge in their personal interests with like-minded individuals. You may also enter Ignite records and begin searching through Richards's extensive collection of Vinyl. Ignite', then and now,... Continue Reading →
REAL TALK: Beans On Toast
Rob had a great chat with 'Beans On Toast' lately. This is a bumper length interview so sit back, and enjoy... How did your career start, where and when were your beginnings? I wrote my first song when I was 15 years old and have been writing songs ever since. I really love the process... Continue Reading →