Behind The Noise

French metal outfit Insolvency released their sophomore album 'Illusional Gates' earlier this week. The band offered numerous glimpses into the record ahead of its release, including 'Blindness' which explores a society addicted to technology and instant gratification. We caught up with the band to find out more, including the writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes. 

Metalcore quartet InVisions blew us away with their recently released third album, 'Deadlock'. Last October the band returned with the first single from the record, the stomping 'Annihilist', a track "all about being on the brink of giving up." We spoke to guitarist Lucas Gabb to discuss the single's themes, stories from behind the scenes and more. 

Post-hardcore/metal quintet Schemata Theory are back with their brand new album 'Unity In Time', due for release later this week. The band made their return in late 2021 with their powerful single 'Voices', a standout track on the record for guitarist Mario Scinto. We caught up to find out more about the song's themes, the writing process and stories from behind the scenes. 

Venom Prison are back with their pummelling new album 'Erebos', released earlier this month via Century Media Records. The band had been teasing the record since November, giving us a first glimpse with the aggressive, catchy 'Judges Of The Underworld'. We caught up with guitarist Ash Gray to find out more, including the writing process, themes, accompanying music video and stories from behind the scenes. 

They say that first impressions count and Beauty School made a great one on us. The band, who are inspired by the likes of Fireworks and American Football, released their debut single 'Take It Slow' at the end of 2021 via Slam Dunk Records. The anthemic, emotive track was written during lockdown and is an open, honest exploration into mental health. We caught up with Dan from the band to find out more about the song's writing process and theme, the accompanying music video and more. 

HAWXX are sending out a powerful message with their brand new single 'Death of Silence'. A song of solidarity and empowerment, 'Death of Silence' was originally inspired by the Me Too movement and is a hard-hitting introduction to the band's upcoming EP 'You're Only As Loud As You Shout Right Now' - due for release in early 2022. We caught up with HAWXX to find out more, including the themes, accompanying music video and stories from behind the scenes. 

Earlier this year, US emo mathcore quintet Kaonashi released their debut album 'Dear Lemon House, You Ruined Me: Senior Year', a follow-up to their concept EP 'Why Did You Do It?'. Ahead of the record, the band shared their chaotic single 'An Evening of Moving Pictures With Scooter Corkle', which re-introduced androgynous protagonist Jamie, alongside characters Morgan and Casey, showing their personalities intertwine. We caught up with drummer Ryan Paolilli to find out more about the single and accompanying music video, from the writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes.

Tally Spear is back with her brand new single 'Fun House', a metaphorical song that explores her struggles with anxiety and getting in her own head. We caught up with the London-born artist to find out more about 'Fun House' and it's accompanying music video, including the writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes. 

Alt-rock five-piece Chapter and Verse have made a stellar return with their brand new single 'Something in the Water'. Recorded almost entirely from their bedrooms, the track sees the band push boundaries as they explore new avenues, continuing to prove they're a force to be reckoned with. Get a first look at the video below and find out more about the writing process, themes and stories from behind the scenes, as we catch up with vocalist Josh Carter. 

French-Irish quartet Molybaron returned with their sophomore album 'The Mutiny' last month, delivering ten tracks of captivating alt-metal that blends influences of Alter Bridge, Mastodon and Therapy?. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Gareth Kelly to discuss the album's opener 'Animals', from the writing process and themes to stories from behind the scenes.