Author: The Anarchist
2000trees Festival 2025: A Weekend of Musical Discovery Next weekend, from July 9 to 12, the renowned 2000trees festival will return to its picturesque venue at Upcote Farm. With one of its most impressive line-ups to date, festival-goers can expect four days filled with music, discovery, and a chance to fall in love with new bands. Attendees will enjoy five electrifying main stage headliners and countless emerging acts that promise to make this an unforgettable experience. Meet the Curator: James Scarlett At the heart of the festival’s success is James Scarlett, the booker and mastermind behind the event since its…
The Rise and Fall of Necromandus: A Lost Chapter in Rock History Picture it: Britain, early 1970s. You’re a young band playing a potentially pioneering blend of heavy metal and prog, earning plenty of local praise, and you catch the ear of Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, who not only wants to represent you but helps get you signed to his label and agrees to produce your first record. This is your ticket to the big time, right? It probably seems like a safe assumption, and in many cases, it probably would be. But for the members of Necromandus, this…
Inhuman Condition Unleashes “Mind Trap” with New Single “The Betterment Plan” FLORIDA – Inhuman Condition, the rising force in Florida Death Metal, has released “The Betterment Plan,” the third single from their highly anticipated album, Mind Trap. This track is a powerful testament to the band’s relentless spirit and serves as a fierce rebuttal against insincerity and deceit. About the New Single Vocalist and drummer Jeramie Kling expressed his enthusiasm for the track, stating, “It’s one of my favorite songs on this record. It’s aggressive and intense, with lyrical content that has very personal meaning for me. We all stand…
Matreya: A Journey of Healing Through Music Introducing ‘I Saw The Light’ Birmingham-born singer-songwriter Matreya is poised to take listeners on a profound spiritual journey with the release of his empowering second single, ‘I Saw The Light,’ set to drop on 11th July. This intimate track draws from Matreya’s personal experiences of healing from depression and rediscovering hope through the practice of Reiki, making it his most transformative and uplifting offering to date. Building on a Strong Foundation ‘I Saw The Light’ follows Matreya’s emotional debut single, ‘Eagles,’ which served as a soaring anthem that revealed the initial layers of…
Ozzy Osbourne Teams Up with Jolie Beauty for Unique Makeup Collection Collaboration Overview Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic figure in rock music, has joined forces with Birmingham-based alternative makeup brand Jolie Beauty to create a distinctive line of cosmetic products. This limited-edition collection, set to launch on July 9, promises to blend Jolie Beauty’s artistic flair with the gothic aesthetic that has characterized Ozzy’s illustrious career. Insights from Jolie Beauty’s CEO Jolie Cashmore, the CEO of Jolie Beauty, expressed her excitement over the collaboration, stating, “It’s such an honor that Ozzy and his team chose to partner with us — especially…
Green Day Kicks Fan Off Stage for Playing “Wonderwall” Instead of “Good Riddance” In a surprising turn of events during their concert at Luxexpo Open Air in Luxembourg on June 30, Green Day made headlines when they removed a fan from the stage for playing Oasis’ “Wonderwall” instead of the band’s own “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” This incident unfolded as the band invited a fan onstage to join them in their customary end-of-set performance. The Onstage Incident As the show progressed, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong extended an invitation for a fan to play along during “Good Riddance.” The…
Eiko Ishibashi and Jim O’Rourke’s New Album: Pareidolia Release Details Prolific musicians Eiko Ishibashi and Jim O’Rourke are set to release their highly anticipated new album, Pareidolia, on August 29 via Drag City. This latest collaboration encapsulates the essence of their 2023 European tour, featuring a unique collage of improvised music that promises to captivate listeners. About the Album The term “pareidolia,” as highlighted in the press release, refers to the psychological phenomenon where one perceives a familiar pattern or image in random stimuli. This concept serves as a fitting backdrop for the album, suggesting that listeners may find meaning…
Carcass: A Triumphant Return with “Surgical Steel” A Legacy Revisited Carcass, the iconic band renowned for their seminal contributions to the grindcore and death metal genres, made a remarkable comeback in the 21st century. After several years of touring and festival appearances, the band, featuring original members Jeff Walker and Bill Steer alongside guitarist Michael Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, found themselves in a unique position. Despite their success on stage, the idea of creating new music had not been on the table—until it was. Inspiration Strikes Initially, Michael Amott expressed reluctance about writing new material for Carcass. However, as…
Rise Of The Northstar and LANDMVRKS Unite for a Fresh Metalcore Anthem Introduction to the Collaboration Two prominent figures in the French metalcore landscape, Rise Of The Northstar (ROTN) and LANDMVRKS, have joined forces to create an electrifying new track titled “Back 2 Basics.” This collaboration promises to deliver a powerful blend of their unique sounds and styles, showcasing the strength of the French metal scene. About the Track A New Banger The collaboration features LANDMVRKS’ vocalist, Flo Salfati, who expresses his excitement about the track. “Having grown up heavily influenced by manga, anime, and hardcore music, I’ve always had…
Exodus Guitarist Gary Holt Discusses Band’s Future and Lineup Changes Upcoming Releases During a recent European tour stop in Novi Sad, Exodus guitarist Gary Holt shared insights about the band’s future with Serbian journalist Jadranka Janković Nešić. The band has wrapped up recording 18 tracks, set to be released across two separate albums, following their 2021 record, Persona Non Grata. A Strategic Approach to New Music Holt explained the decision to produce two albums instead of one. “It’s going to be released as two totally separate records,” he stated (via Blabbermouth). “But we kept writing and kept writing and we…
