<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Review Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review Zoo is a music review site. Discovering everything that's wild in music right now!  ]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:57:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[High Parasite: From Chance Collaboration to “Death Pop” Domination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo: Stagebound Photography An inside look at how High Parasite formed, their rapid rise through the metal scene, and the creative force behind their evolving gothic “Death Pop” sound. “Tombs is loud, confident and ready to give 100% every show.” How did High Parasite form?  I had written a few songs which I thought needed some death metal vocals on ( something I can’t do ) so I got in touch with Aaron ( we have been friends for years and I used to be the guitar tech for My Dying Bride )...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/high-parasite-from-chance-collaboration-to-death-pop-domination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ddfc1089d2aba13f271a48</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:11:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_6c9273c422414c66ae3b22f7d604dafc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front of House: Francis Hunt Talks Live Metal Mixing, Touring &#38; Sound After a Headline Run with Bleed from Within]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deep dive into touring workflows, mix techniques, and the gear behind a modern metal show. “It’s not about being louder — it’s about feeling louder.” Hey Francis, welcome to Review Zoo Do most bands tour with their own sound engineer, or does that vary? It’s definitely genre dependent, but in the past five years I feel like there’s been a massive increase in bands bringing their own sound engineer. More niche genres are more likely to have their own person to avoid relying on a house...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/front-of-house-francis-hunt-talks-live-metal-mixing-touring-sound-after-a-headline-run-with-blee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d12f93cc46c6bc6b9f5e66</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:37:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_9cc1c3ae85b34b178c5a74d0b63c2beb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sevendust – “Threshold” Video: Claymation Horror | On the Box  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sevendust unleash claymation chaos in the “Threshold” music video from upcoming album ONE Sevendust return with “Threshold”, pairing their trademark melodic metal weight with a darkly comic claymation video that takes aim at the machinery of the music industry. Three decades deep and still refusing to coast, Sevendust are back with a new music video for “Threshold” — the latest cut from their forthcoming album ONE . And while the track itself hits with familiar force, it’s the video’s twisted...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/sevendust-threshold-video-claymation-horror-on-the-box</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d50b35b384ec7585217a07</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyjNy54KhZw" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Zoo Catch-Up with Mastering Engineer Barry Gardner: The Art, Science &#38; Truth Behind Professional Music Mastering]]></title><description><![CDATA[“AI doesn’t listen to music — it processes numbers.” From First Vinyl Cuts to AI Debates: Barry Gardner on Craft, Creativity &#38; Why Human Mastering Still Reigns Supreme What first drew you into mastering, and what kept you there? My first ever mastering job was about 20 years ago. I used to be a full time employed sound engineer for a big production company in London (Somethin' Else - now Sony). A job came in that was to record 6-8 buskers in a day and prepare the recordings for a vinyl cut...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/review-zoo-catch-up-with-mastering-engineer-barry-gardner-the-art-science-truth-behind-professio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d11a97535e7bcd269cd152</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:26:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_7b863a50801946a8997cef942ca8582b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incoming: Dan Byrne Announces This Is Where the Show Begins – UK Alt-Rock Debut to Watch in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Revival Black frontman Dan Byrne launches his solo era in full voice, blending classic rock weight with modern alt-rock ambition. Liverpool’s Dan Byrne has been circling the UK rock scene for a while now, but This Is Where the Show Begins  feels like the moment he properly steps into his own light. Dropping 22 May via Frontiers Music Srl, the debut album arrives with the kind of confidence you’d expect from someone who’s already walked away from a charting band to start again on his...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/incoming-dan-byrne-announces-this-is-where-the-show-begins-uk-alt-rock-debut-to-watch-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d122e4535e7bcd269ce106</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:53:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_2c29f5b378b8408a996cb09c0403ed4e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backstage Pass: Review Zoo Catch Up with Drum Tech, Rob Mills (Johnny Cashback) — From Terrorvision to Fear Factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Mills: “There’s a million stories like that — I’ve just been lucky none involved an exploding drummer.” For people who might not know, what does a drum tech do on tour, and how do they help free up the drummer’s time and energy before a show? A drum tech is basically an upskilled and more technologically knowledgeable roadie – the industry has become a lot more ‘technical’ in terms of the amount of electronic equipment working alongside a standard acoustic kit and as a result, even at pub...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/backstage-pass-review-zoo-catch-up-with-drum-tech-rob-mills-johnny-cashback-from-terrorvision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ccf46f2a4608ae00196efc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:41:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_93af7e04a4704fa498db744762245a02~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On The Box | Kreator Unleash ‘Loyal To The Grave’ Video from Krushers Of The World]]></title><description><![CDATA[German thrash icons Kreator return with a cinematic new video for ‘Loyal To The Grave’, closing out their latest album cycle in typically dramatic fashion. There’s no slowing down for Kreator right now. Fresh off the release of Krushers Of The World  and deep into a relentless European tour run, the Essen veterans have unveiled a new video for ‘Loyal To The Grave’ — the album’s closing statement and one of its most unexpectedly melodic moments. Rather than doubling down purely on velocity and...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/on-the-box-kreator-unleash-loyal-to-the-grave-video-from-krushers-of-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbb9c4e454e7df625430cd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn-nPKJBONY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review Zoo Catch Up With Millie, ‘Beryl’ of Basement Torture Killings | Exclusive Interview”]]></title><description><![CDATA["I’m gunna take a wild guess and say they probably have posters of me at the Build-A-Bears up and down the country". Review Zoo had the opportunity to catch up with Millie “Beryl” of Basement Torture Killings, exploring the band’s obsession with horror, true crime, and the grimy, slasher-inspired world they bring to the stage. From blood-soaked performances to confronting a male-dominated scene, Beryl explains the mindset behind the madness. What first pulled you toward the extreme side of...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/review-zoo-catch-up-with-millie-beryl-of-basement-torture-killings-exclusive-interview</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c58cf8d2e55f64fe0b12cb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:51:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21m--lfcInw" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incoming! Moonspell Announce Far From God and Reclaim Gothic Metal’s Dark Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Chantik Photography by Sonja Schuringa Portuguese gothic metal mainstays Moonspell are back with Far From God, a new studio album landing July 3 via Napalm Records—and it already feels like a statement of intent. After five years of uncertainty and creative limbo, Moonspell emerge not with a cautious return, but something far more defiant. Far From God  positions itself as a full-bodied reaffirmation of gothic metal’s darker instincts—romantic, theatrical, and steeped in shadow....]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/incoming-moonspell-announce-far-from-god-and-reclaim-gothic-metal-s-dark-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c51d729955c6925cb41dc5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:03:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_dad6486182774278aebd62fbaf392a72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_799,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hu unleash “The Men” and “Warrior Chant” as Hunnu Rock pioneers announce major UK tour dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mongolian rock trailblazers The Hu return with two new tracks, doubling down on the sound that’s propelled them onto the global stage. There was a moment a few years back when The Hu felt like a novelty to the uninitiated — throat singing, traditional instruments, viral momentum. That moment is long gone. With new singles “The Men”  and “Warrior Chant,”  the band continue to carve out their place as genuine heavy music innovators, not just a cultural curiosity. Both tracks arrive via Better...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/the-hu-unleash-the-men-and-warrior-chant-as-hunnu-rock-pioneers-announce-major-uk-tour-dates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3ea06d2e55f64fe078688</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:06:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_df5c52b6f10c4f248fe78cc1f7ed8fc7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_679,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Box: Infected Rain Drop “Stranger” Music Video Ahead of UK Tour | Review Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moldova’s modern metal shape-shifters return with a track that digs into identity crisis and sonic evolution — just as they gear up to hit UK stages this week. Infected Rain aren’t a band that sit still for long. The Chișinău outfit have spent the past decade mutating through modern metal, metalcore and nu-metal aesthetics, and their latest single “Stranger”  feels like the next hard pivot rather than a victory lap. Arriving ahead of their upcoming UK run with Butcher Babies, “Stranger”...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/on-the-box-infected-rain-drop-stranger-music-video-ahead-of-uk-tour-review-zoo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c27837b1bfd68174de56e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:45:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8prBTgKYeUM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Box: Kingdom Collapse Drop “Watch You Bleed” Video – A Hard Rock Gut-Punch Fuelled by Trauma and Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[A band built on resilience return with a bruising new single — and a video that leans hard into the emotional fallout. San Antonio hard rock outfit Kingdom Collapse are back with “Watch You Bleed,” a track that doubles down on the band’s knack for turning personal wreckage into something loud, cathartic, and strangely anthemic. Now paired with a new video, the single pushes their sound further into that sweet spot between radio-ready hooks and emotional weight. At its core, “Watch You Bleed”...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/on-the-box-kingdom-collapse-drop-watch-you-bleed-video-a-hard-rock-gut-punch-fuelled-by-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd4af36983408a15f7b1d3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:33:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy9htkkL2Xw" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From American Pie to Pop-Punk: Thomas Nicholas on His Upcoming UK Tour &#38; New Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review Zoo catches up with Thomas Nicholas (Kevin Myers in American Pie) ahead of his UK tour with the Thomas Nicholas Band You’re back in the UK this March/April with your band — what can fans expect from these shows? Has anything changed or evolved since your last UK tour? Every tour gets a little tighter, a little louder and a little more fun. This run feels like a proper evolution, added some new songs to the set and really leaned into the nostalgia. It’s high-energy, singalong, pop-punk...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/from-american-pie-to-pop-punk-thomas-nicholas-on-his-upcoming-uk-tour-new-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bbb7fa1c9edf30004adb63</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:30:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_de4c79371978466991d4c0caed48cf10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incoming! — Bodysnatcher Announce New Album Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Florida deathcore wrecking crew return with their fourth full-length, pushing their trademark brutality and emotional catharsis even further into the abyss. Melbourne, Florida deathcore outfit Bodysnatcher are back with a new slab of sonic devastation. Their fourth album, Hell Is Here, Hell Is Home , arrives as the follow-up to the band’s 2024 EP Vile Conduct  and promises ten tracks of uncompromising heaviness from one of modern deathcore’s most relentless bands. For anyone who’s...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/incoming-bodysnatcher-announce-new-album-hell-is-here-hell-is-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7f483faed8c5e63c78097</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:27:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_c433f806314944fbb92d03a304810705~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defences Unveil “Metamorphosis” Video as UK Alternative Metal Band Return With New Single]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hertfordshire alt-metal outfit return with a cinematic new single about growth, reinvention and burning down the old self — just as they prepare to hit the road across the UK. UK alternative metal band Defences have never shied away from emotional introspection, but their latest single “Metamorphosis”  pushes that theme further than ever. Arriving alongside a new video, the track captures the band at a moment of evolution — musically and thematically — as they prepare to head out on tour...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/defences-unveil-metamorphosis-video-as-uk-alternative-metal-band-return-with-new-single</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b54034d1b1d9cdf215c1a6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:07:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTFmGbT24qU" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godeth – “Vestige”: Yorkshire Groove Death Metallers Unleash a Brutal New Single]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leeds groove-death metal outfit Godeth kick off 2026 with “Vestige”, a ferocious new single that doubles down on the band’s crushing heaviness and political bite. The UK underground metal scene has never been short on bands willing to push the volume into dangerous territory, but Leeds’ own Godeth  have built a reputation for doing it with serious intent. “Vestige,” the band’s first release of 2026, makes one thing clear from the outset: subtlety is not part of the plan. Instead, what you get...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/godeth-vestige-yorkshire-groove-death-metallers-unleash-a-brutal-new-single</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b06be6be29996eed56bc24</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:24:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_b983e044162d4bbc8525dc5bd5216b7c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_801,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Within Reach – “Hesitate”: London Metalcore Upstarts Reveal a More Melodic Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[London’s fast-rising teenage metalcore band Within Reach return with “Hesitate”, a new single and atmospheric video that shows a broader side to their sound. London’s heavy scene continues to produce exciting young bands, and Within Reach are quickly becoming one of the names people are starting to talk about. The teenage five-piece have been building momentum over the last couple of years, and their latest single “Hesitate” arrives as the first new music from the band in 2026 — accompanied...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/within-reach-hesitate-london-metalcore-upstarts-reveal-a-more-melodic-edge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b066b622bc04bb87f96f8e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:50:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDAtmLHdIjQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check It Out: Train Room – “Turn Off Everything”]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we can’t always write full features on every artist, we still want to spotlight music that catches our ear for different reasons and share those moments with you. This is one of them. Have a listen. Train Room recently released the lead single and video for “Turn Off Everything,”  taken from their upcoming album Station Road , set for release on April 3rd. Why posts like this matter:  Highlighting rising artists helps maintain a healthy music ecosystem. Platforms like this help bands...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/check-it-out-train-room-turn-off-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af0102642e58310baa41c6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:26:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHC5-DQPNbA&amp;lc=UgxxGoEG9ac46QSxTv54AaABAg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAEREA – Loss (Album Review): Ferocity, Melody and a Bold New Direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[GAEREA – Loss  (Album Review) Artist: GAEREA Album: Loss Label: Century Media Records Release Date: 20 March 2026 Tracklist: 1. Luminary 2. Submerged 3. Hellbound 4. Uncontrolled 5. Phoenix 6. Cyclone 7. LBRNTH 8. Nomad 9. Stardust Over the past decade, Portugal’s masked collective GAEREA  have emerged as one of the more intriguing and uncompromising forces in modern extreme metal. Formed in the city of Porto, the anonymous group have built their reputation on a blackened foundation while...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/gaerea-loss-album-review-ferocity-melody-and-a-bold-new-direction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aac0ad191ecc36dbbcbca4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:14:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a66a80_6907fca4eab54bfab8e1c70a9e5f00fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nervosa Premiere “Ghost Notes” Video Ahead of New Album Slave Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[ON THE BOX: NERVOSA – “Ghost Notes” Brazilian thrash outfit Nervosa have unleashed the video for their ferocious new single “Ghost Notes” , the latest preview of their upcoming sixth album Slave Machine , due for release on April 3 via Napalm Records. Driven by chugging riffs, relentless drumming and the unmistakable snarl of guitarist-turned-frontwoman Prika Amaral, “Ghost Notes” captures the band in full attack mode. The track balances groove-heavy thrash with sharp melodic flourishes,...]]></description><link>https://www.reviewzoo.co.uk/post/nervosa-premiere-ghost-notes-video-ahead-of-new-album-slave-machine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a96192a29c2f981477fb4f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:08:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOy-DJ7GDj0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Lee (Review Zoo)</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>