Old school anthems from hardened veterans, surging NWOBHM from returning favourites, proggy explorations from a new hero… 2022 was another fine year for classi... Read More...
They might be a new name in the increasingly fertile US grindcore scene, but Slugcrust have old enemies in their sights. Rich Holmes finds out what’s driving t... Read More...
Song
Rites Of Cruelty
Artist
Misery Index
Misery Index backstory
Since 2001, Misery Index have been laying down barrage after barrage of grind-p... Read More...
R.A.M.B.O. – Defy Extinction (Relapse Records)
It’s been 17 years since R.A.M.B.O. last released an album.
And 15 years since the hardcore outfit called ... Read More...
Song
No Surrender
Artist
Borstal
Borstal backstory
Throw Pierre Mendivil of UKHC legends Knuckledust together with veteran extreme metal drummer... Read More...
Song
Fever Dream
Artist
Spell
Spell backstory
Formed in 2013 as a reincarnation of Stryker, this Canadian band doff their caps to 70s rock and m... Read More...
Riot City – Electric Elite (No Remorse Records)
With their 2019 debut, Burn The Night, Riot City painkilled their way into the NWOTHM scene, all guns blazin... Read More...
Song
Cathedrals of Blood (Twilight of the Idols)
Artist
Phobophilic
Phobophilic backstory
North Dakota’s Phobophilic emerged in 2016 and rapidly... Read More...
Strigoi – Viscera (Season Of Mist)
Looking for some soul-searing death doom?
Something that will chill your bone marrow?
Start with an act founded by ... Read More...
After more than a decade of grit and graft, Svalbard are poised for global success. But vocalist/guitarist Serena Cherry remains as grounded – and grateful – a... Read More...
Rich is a veteran of the heavy music scene and is widely considered one of the leading experts on doom, death and everything extreme. Rushonrock's deputy editor fulfilled the same role for HRH Mag and continues to forge a reputation as one of the UK's most informed and incisive metal writers.