Review: Blessthefall – Hard Feelings
Since recently signing with Rise Records, screamo metalcore rockers Blessthefall have described themselves as feeling “rejuvenated”. While they are pleased to be having a fresh
22nd March 2018
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Since recently signing with Rise Records, screamo metalcore rockers Blessthefall have described themselves as feeling “rejuvenated”. While they are pleased to be having a fresh
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