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LIVE REVIEW

Outbreak Fest Manchester 2026 – The Review: Sunday

Closing out the three days of physical and mental carnage, Outbreak focused on a wide array of hardcore (after a rubbish start to the day due to a broken-down refuse lorry). From legends to young guns. Definitely far from a stinking pile of garbage! Words by Chris Earl & Pete Wall.

Outbreak Fest Manchester 2026 – The Review: Saturday

The second day of Outbreak brought surprises, chaos and a few injuries along the way. Nothing short of what this festival has become to be known for. Words by Chris Earl & Pete Wall.

2000 Trees Festival 2026: The Review – Wednesday and Thursday

As the festival kicks off, temperatures soar to ‘get that goddamned orb away from me', Celsius, but the faithful have amassed once more. Take it from Bruise Control’s vocalist, who said, 'It's a bad day to be a warm can of Magners.' Welcome home. Words by Cece Lawless & Paul Stephenson.

FEATURE

ArcTanGent Festival 2026 – The 10 Artists You Can’t Miss

It’s August, which means this year’s ArcTanGent is finally upon us. In the words of a certain someone, we go again.

Overpower, Kulk, God Mother, Jake Healy and More: New Noizze – The 12 Must-Listen Tracks of the Week

Featuring everything from gnarly crossover thrash to sunny ambience, heavy metal to glitchy hyperpop metalcore, here's our top 12 tunes of the week you should add to your playlists.

Radar Festival 2026: The 10 Bands You Need to See

Radar Festival takes over Manchester's Victoria Warehouse from 31 July - 2 August. We've picked out the bands you won't want to miss across this weekend! Words by Andy Calderbank and Vee Richardson.

RELEASE REVIEW

Cancer Bats – Give Me Dirt | Album Review

The world is ablaze, wild fires are raging and political leaders have lost the plot. It's hard to reconcile with anyone ignoring the total catastrophe of the hottest year on record, but for Canada's favourite DIY darlings, silence was never an option.

The Menzingers – Everything I Ever Saw | Album Review

Teaming up with emo juggernaut Will Yip on production, The Menzingers put their latest release out into the world, and yes, it’s another tearjerker.

Din Of Celestial Birds – Takeoffs & Landings | Album Review

Post-rock's rising stars Din Of Celestial Birds take us on a journey with their stunning new album Takeoffs & Landings.