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Defects return with new line-up and crushing single, Artificial Icons

Defects have launched their next chapter as a band, with a new line-up and raging single, Artificial Icons…

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Here’s the set times for Download Festival 2024

Ahead of next weekend’s annual Donington party, Download Festival have revealed this year’s stage times so you can get planning!

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Defects drop new single, Echo Chamber, ahead of debut album

Their debut album Modern Error arrives tomorrow, and in advance Defects have shared one final single and video: Echo Chamber.

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Album review: Defects – Modern Error

Rising UK metallers Defects smash up a storm on emotionally devastating debut Modern Error…

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“I had to start again and build a foundation out of nothing”: The trauma and triumph behind Defects’ debut album

On the eve of their debut album and upcoming inaugural appearance at Download Festival, metalcore upstarts Defects lift the lid on the childhood experiences that fed into Modern Error and why they want to be a beacon of hope for fans in similar situations…

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Defects tackle the “fear of being trapped in a digital reality” in new video, Dream Awake

UK metallers Defects have unveiled their debut EP, Dream Awake, along with a gripping new video for the title-track…

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Midsommar metal, soulful fuzz-rock and doomy prog: Alex Baker on the new bands you need to hear now

Kerrang! Radio host Alex Baker shouts about what’s fresh in his ears, including Scruffy Bear, Forlorn and BLACKGOLD…

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From Saint Agnes to Sydney Fate: Sophie K picks out the best new metal, punk and post-hardcore

Kerrang! Radio host Sophie K brings you the new bands you need in your life right now, including Kelsey Karter, Saint Agnes and Sydney Fate.

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Defects return with new line-up and crushing single, Artificial Icons

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Defects drop new single, Echo Chamber, ahead of debut album

Album review: Defects – Modern Error

“I had to start again and build a foundation out of nothing”: The trauma and triumph behind Defects’ debut album

Defects tackle the “fear of being trapped in a digital reality” in new video, Dream Awake

Midsommar metal, soulful fuzz-rock and doomy prog: Alex Baker on the new bands you need to hear now

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