Ed Truby, Author at Distorted Sound Magazine

LIVE REVIEW: Spite @ Rebellion, Manchester

Arriving at concert venues recently after the clocks go forward is always a somewhat odd feeling. Queuing in the light

Creating a niche as an artist is an ever-trickier thing to do in such a saturated scene, making yourself stand

The popularity of technical metal has continuously grown in the alternative scene, spearheaded by acts like MESHUGGAH and PERIPHERY, and

In modern metal, a certain masked outfit seem to have a popular monopoly on pseudo-religious terminology and references. Tonight however,

Supporting independent venues is vital for the music industry, as without grassroots venues to nurture artists we wouldn’t have any

Evolution is a cornerstone of music and creativity. Whether it’s sonic evolution, visual evolution, or lyrical evolution – you can’t

The transition from Autumn to Winter is a time that can often start to feel pretty gloomy – the shorter

Longevity isn’t something to be undervalued in the music industry, and longstanding servants of their craft WILL HAVEN will have

Entering the ominous room of Manchester’s famous metal nightclub Satan’s Hollow, you are surrounded by iconic figures of skeletons, Frankenstein,

Progressive music is ever complicated, often doesn’t garner widespread appeal in modern society, but joyously creates some of the most