Despite being labelled with the thrash-metal tag, Municipal Waste's appeal goes way beyond the violent aggression usually associated with the genre.
In fact, their latest songs touch on mature themes such as spirituality ('The Thrashin' of the Christ), animal welfare ('Terror Shark') and the abolition of slavery ('Unleash the Bastards'). They have also replaced their rhythm section with a mixed choir.
Ok, so we were joking. Municipal Waste have actually remained true to their roots and as a result their music is unlistenable.
Probably the most notorious of all the beat down hardcore bands, Terror are renowned for their brutal, uncompromising punk/metal and the strange, semi aspirational musings of their lead singer Scott Vogel...
Synth pop royalty, Blancmange were one of the stand out bands of the '80s thanks to their artsy synth lines and their 'striking' hair dos. Their albums 'Happy Families', 'Mange Tout' and 'Believe You Me...
It's the end of the week and some serious partying is in order. At Anam, DJS spin party anthems till late but you can get an early start by sipping on two-for-one cocktails till 8pm.
In creating her comedic, cautionary tale inspired by a combination of classic Faust and our contemporary economic woes, writer Catherine Harvey is too easy on the comedy and too blatant on the cautio...
Islington’s goodtime boozer The Old Queen’s Head welcomes back Hip-hop connoisseur Jake Wherry for a huge night of hip-hop, soul and dancefloor classics. With more than 15 years playing o...
The Herbaliser hit the Old Queen with a better than ever DJ set. Main man Jake Wherry takes to the decks and support comes in the form of Hope Patterson and Jim Le Bold. Drawing from hip hop, jazz and...
Detroit group The Hounds Below draw elements from their eclectic '90s upbringing and old school love affair with 50's rock n' roll to arrive at a satisfying synthesis of rock and pop
Arnold Wesker's take on manipulation is explored in this provocative play about a woman who rightly or wrongly accuses her parents of abusing her as a child. Looking at False Memory Syndrome and the heartache...
A first solo show with Rod Barton for Sheffield-based contemporary artist James Clarkson. On display are a series of works that utilises parts from the Citroen Picasso in order to make playful comments...