Sunday 3 January 2010

Albums I just can't wait for

A brand new year and a brand new batch of bands, albums and thrashing riffs to assault and soothe our frontal lobes. I've boshed together a little list of the bands, albums and must-see gigs to be heard in the coming months.

My Chemical Romance have been back in the studio creating a quick, uplifting and exploding record. Set to be released in the Spring, this self-confessed "personal backlash" to 2006's The Black Parade promises to not be a cred-record for the Daily Mailers but rather an ode to themselves and a breath of fresh air for their fans.

LA punkers, The Bronx, have spoken of their ambitiuos 2010 project of a remarkable double album featuring their firey punk rock riffs and Mariachi sunshine melodies of their 2009 alter-egos. Keep your eyes on Autumn for the release of what Matt Caughtran is "absolutely 100% certain it'll be titled The Bronx".

Chi Cheng may be absent but he is definitely still present in the content of Deftone's springtime offering. Expect "lightning in a bottle" and raw agression mixed with melodic riffs courtesy of Carpenter's 8 stringer and synthed up soundscapes. Prepare to be all at once soothed and "punched in the face".

If your iPod is Young Guns free you should be ashamed of yourself! Get yourself some asap. These guys easily put on one of the most energetic and rocking gigs I attened in 2009, with dazzling support from Accident Music and Straight Lines. Mirrors was delicious and I literally am bursting to eat up their Summer picnic of an album which will no doubt be packed full of riff-sandwiches and lyrical deserts. Pass the spoon!

2010 is the year that Taffy darlings, Lost Prophets, are phoenixing from under the radar, grabbing said radar and beating us with it; well maybe not us, but if I were Jared Leto I'd watch my back. The Betrayed hits our airwaves with shocking force on January 18th

While gritty Welsh pop-rockers, Kids In Glass Houses, unveil their Dirt to the world this March. Produced by Jason Perry (from 'A' fame so no relation to Katy sorry) this straight forward record promises to sound bigger and more dynamic than their junior Smart Casual of 2008.

Linkin Park are back shaking our ear lobes and eyeballs with some more experimental, rap-influenced rock beats. If I were you I would not expect another Minutes to Midnight though, Bennington describes this record as being a combo of the "psychadelic, trippy, complicated" and downright beautiful. I'll keep my ear to the ground for the imminent 2010 release date and title.

With Love from Angels and Airwaves coming to us on February 14th, none of us will be short of entertainment or cash as the album Love will be available for free download (that's the Love for your iPod sorted) the movie Love will provide a much-loved distraction from Hallmark sentiments and too much chocolate! If this double whammy of Tom DeLonge isn't enough for your ears, then set your sights on an incredible Blink 182 reunion as they estranged trio begin work on their new album later this year.

Keep your eyes peeled for new treasures from Gallows-inspired The Gaslight Anthem, Merthyr rockers The Blackout, a You Me At Six make-it or break-it and complete mind fuck from Dillinger Escape Plan.
Stay tuned for more new releases, gigs and news & views.

BBPD

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