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Skindred are “paying it both back and forwards” with their UK tour support

From BLACKGOLD to Nonpoint, Dream State to Graphic Nature, Skindred have announced a packed supporting cast on their Smile (Again) UK tour this autumn.

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“Their songs helped me not only understand those feelings, but get through them”: How 1000 musicians channelled the power of Linkin Park to fund mental health support

It was in Birmingham that Chester Bennington played his final show with Linkin Park on their One More Light tour. Seven years on, one giant band has joined together in his honour at the Utilita Arena to raise £100,000 for the Uprawr Mental Health Foundation…

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Dream State, Kid Bookie and more announced for returning Takedown Festival

“The line-up looks stacked and we are ready to shred the room to pieces!” Takedown Festival is back next April…

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Listen to the relentless third single from new UK band Malice

New UK heavy crew Malice have unveiled their third-ever single, Flayed Lord, which also features a guest spot from Jessie Powell of Dream State.

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Listen to Dream State’s “positive, fun and bouncy” new single, Anxious State Of Mind

Taken from next month’s Still Dreaming EP, Dream State have unveiled new track Anxious State Of Mind.

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Creeper, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Mimi Barks, Kid Bookie and loads more for Takedown Festival 2024

The first names have been announced for April’s two-day Takedown, with Creeper and Dinosaur Pile-Up headlining, and some brilliant names across the rest of the bill.

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Dream State have unleashed a new “motivating anthem”, Still Dreaming

Watch the video for Dream State’s new single Still Dreaming, which is taken from their 2024 EP of the same name.

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As December Falls announce tour with Dream State and Lizzy Farrall

As December Falls will be going on their biggest-ever headline tour later this year in support of new album Join The Club…

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Heriot, A.A. Williams, Pupil Slicer and more for RADAR Festival

RADAR Festival have announced even more bands for their 2023 line-up – from headliners Igorrr to the likes of Heriot, Pupil Slicer, A.A. Williams, Dream State and Lake Malice.

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EP review: Dream State – Untethered

New year, new Dream State: Revamped Welsh post-hardcore crew unleash comeback EP…

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Dream State announce new EP, Untethered

The first full release since their line-up change, Dream State will be dropping upcoming EP Untethered early next year…

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Stand Atlantic, Smrtdeath, Cassyette and more for Slam Dunk Festival 2022

While Dream State have pulled out of Slam Dunk following the departure of vocalist CJ Gilpin and guitarist Rhys Wilcox, the festival have made a whole load of new announcements!

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2000trees have announced 35 more bands and artists for next year's festival

The Chats, Ginger Wildheart, Dream State, Blood Command and loads more have been added to 2000trees Festival 2022.

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Slam Dunk Festival have added nine more bands to the 2022 line-up

The Story So Far, The Amity Affliction, Hot Water Music and more join Alexisonfire and Rancid at next year's Slam Dunk Festival.

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Updated: A round-up of all tours and events affected by coronavirus in 2021

Stay up-to-date on all cancelled and rescheduled tours, festivals and events this year.

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Dream State's CJ Gilpin: Being open about mental health will help others

Not every artist may be genuine in using themes of mental health in their music, says Dream State’s CJ Gilpin, but these conversations could still help struggling listeners…

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UK Heavy Music Scene Unites For Charity Cover Of Rage Against The Machine's Killing In The Name

Loathe, Dream State and more unite for a 40-person fundraising cover of Rage's classic protest anthem, Killing In The Name.

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Skindred are “paying it both back and forwards” with their UK tour support

“Their songs helped me not only understand those feelings, but get through them”: How 1000 musicians channelled the power of Linkin Park to fund mental health support

Dream State, Kid Bookie and more announced for returning Takedown Festival

Listen to the relentless third single from new UK band Malice

Listen to Dream State’s “positive, fun and bouncy” new single, Anxious State Of Mind

Creeper, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Mimi Barks, Kid Bookie and loads more for Takedown Festival 2024

Dream State have unleashed a new “motivating anthem”, Still Dreaming

As December Falls announce tour with Dream State and Lizzy Farrall

Heriot, A.A. Williams, Pupil Slicer and more for RADAR Festival

EP review: Dream State – Untethered

Dream State announce new EP, Untethered

Stand Atlantic, Smrtdeath, Cassyette and more for Slam Dunk Festival 2022

2000trees have announced 35 more bands and artists for next year's festival

Slam Dunk Festival have added nine more bands to the 2022 line-up

Updated: A round-up of all tours and events affected by coronavirus in 2021

Dream State's CJ Gilpin: Being open about mental health will help others

UK Heavy Music Scene Unites For Charity Cover Of Rage Against The Machine's Killing In The Name

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