Jody Dunstan saw Puscifer in Manchester recently. “Experiencing Puscifer’s first show in Manchester and the UK was a privilege, far from being an ego trip or a distracting side-project Puscifer are an captivating and unique musical experience.”

One of the most melodic and accessible albums that the Melvins have released for a long time, and the fact they can do that while still making quite a challenging record speaks volumes of a band doing exactly what they want to do. – By Steve Fallows

A very different experience to your usual gig or cinema visit, and it works so well, it’s strange that it hasn’t happened more often. Imagine a huge arena tour showing Star Wars or A Disney Fantasia show. – By Steve Fallows

It’s definitely a grower that you appreciate more with time, but definitely worth sticking with, you will be rewarded. – By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows went to the Manchester edition of this year’s Impericon Festival. “A great reminder of the depth and variety of music that lives in the world between metal and hardcore.”

One of the best death metal releases you will hear all year, from one of the genre’s best bands. What more could you want? – By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows caught up with Conan bass player and producer Chris Fielding at Skyhammer Studio when the band played in Manchester a few weeks ago.

It’s rare that a band get this format right so early in their career, especially in punk. A must have for fans of the band, and a decent place to start if you aren’t too aware of this band. – By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows went to The Deaf Institute in Manchester to see With The Dead’s first ever live show, with support by label mates Beastmaker. “Easily one of the most powerful live sounds I have ever witnessed”

As with nearly every single they have released, its worth picking up for the new tracks alone, the remix is a bonus. Its just a shame that the industry has changed to a point that these rarely exist in a physical form any more. BY Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows went to The Star & Garter in Manchester to see Conan, The Bendal Interlude and Boss Keloid. “Three solid set form three of the UK’s top bands.”

This is an album that you can easily lose yourself in. As a complete work, it flows effortlessly, and listening to it through headphones will completely take you away from the outside world for a short while, and everyone needs to do that once in a while, and music is by far the best way to do it. By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallow went to Manchester to see NYHC legends Life of Agony and Swiss alternative rockers Second Function. “A massively important band to the development of NYHC and may other scenes since the early 90’s, it’s great to have them back, and time for them to get the respect that they deserve.”

It’s completely different to anything the band have done before, and this is a band effort, just under Kat’s direction, but it’s got Agoraphobic Nosebleed fingerprints all over it. A gripping set of songs. – By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows asked Sammy Siegler of hardcore supergroup World Be Free some questions about the new album, the band and more.

A stunning piece of work. These two accomplished artists in their own right have come together and created a complete story that would accompany a compelling if strange film. – By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows went to the Manchester Academy 2 to see Therapy? play ‘Infernal Love’ in full, plus a second set of greatest hits. “If you haven’t seen Therapy? live, then you really need to. They love making music and they love playing live and each album and show proves that further.”

Steve Fallows went to the Arts Club in Liverpool to see Detroit rockers Wilson on their first UK headline tour. “An excellent performance from a band on good form, that deserved a much better reaction.”

Steve Fallows saw great sets by Soulfly, King Parrot, Incite and Lody Kong at the Academy in Manchester.

This album offers half an hour of no nonsense, no frills, gimmick free old school hardcore, delivered by a group of people who have set the blueprint for the scene over the course of their careers. – By Steve Fallows

Steve Fallows saw Terror and Wisdom In Chains put on a great hardcore show at Sound Control in Manchester.