Under the Radar: August 2019
30th August 2019
This month’s UTR roundup includes recent releases LINGUA IGNOTA, Wizard Rifle, The Survival Code, The Vanities, Glitterer, Sanction, and The Cruel Knives
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This month’s UTR roundup includes recent releases LINGUA IGNOTA, Wizard Rifle, The Survival Code, The Vanities, Glitterer, Sanction, and The Cruel Knives
“‘Cash In Hands’ musicianship may be minimalist and raw, but it’s rich in storytelling”
‘Deathwatch’ will likely be a lot of new fans introduction to The Royal… It’s just a shame that their step-up in songwriting seems to have come as a trade for heavier production.
“While She Sleeps are letting their anthem-writing overtake any other expectations… sacrificing the need to be the most skilled/heavy musician to make great songs instead.”
“Mantra provide a confident and brash opening gambit with debut album ‘Dreamland’”
“‘Late Teens’ such a triumphant listen… Press Club are sure to inspire countless people looking for that same hope.”
“Oxygen Thief’s flesh-and-bone rawness is key to ‘Confusion Species’”
“Drug Church are a band who thrive on momentary bursts of energy and craft those moments throughout ‘Cheer’”
Idles show the cross-appeal underground rock music so desperately needs right now
AH’s Andrew Davidson witnessed the positive chaos in Glasgow.
Black Peaks brought ‘All That Divides’ to life in Glasgow with Bossk and Gold Key in tow.
“‘Strange Entertainment’ is a curious affair, awash with ambiguous themes and unpredictable song structures”
Even after 20 years and eight albums, High On Fire continue to show ambition and experimentation on ‘Electric Messiah’.
“‘Book of Bad Decisions’ shows why Clutch are finally reaping the fruit of their labours.”
‘Joy As an Act of Resistance’ is a record that holds out one hand the vulnerable and raises a middle finger with the other to the abusers.
“With Sinsaenum, I want it to be raw and dirty and disgusting”
Frédéric Leclercq discusses the making of Sinsaenum’s second album, ‘Repulsion for Humanity’, and how he wants to take death metal back to its origins.
Wilson trade chaotic hardcore for party songs bursting with moments of mass appeal
Sinsaenum have served up a vibrant update on old-school death metal with ‘Repulsion for Humanity’
‘Black Flame’ is an undeniable step up for Bury Tomorrow
Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart gives us an insight into their debut album – ‘St. Leonards’.
Download Festival 2018 has a lot to offer. We’ve picked out 24 bands you can’t avoid to miss this weekend!
‘And Justice For None’ is a sonic departure by Five Finger Death Punch from which no one benefits.
Parkway Drive’s anthems of struggle, loss, and retribution has created the finest album of their career.
Haggard Cat aren’t here to reinvent the wheel. It’s two dudes letting off steam, and making a lot of noise in the process.
MØL manifest every drop of emotion they have into the sonic walls of ‘Jord,’ and the results speak for themselves.
