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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

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

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 th

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 star

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 re

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 purel