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James Weaver

Stoke-on-Trent

Editor in Chief at Distorted Sound Magazine

Senior Account Executive at @skoutpr working with clients in tech. Editor-In-Chief & Founder of @Distorted_mag. Certified nerd. #MUFC. He/Him

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  • 14 hours ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    AVATAR have released a new music video!The new music video, for the track Captain Goat, is the brand new single from the Swedish metal band and marks their first new music since 2023’s Dance Devil Dance. The release of the new singles come on the back of the announcement of the band’s 2026’s headlining European and UK tour.

  • 14 hours ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    CONJURER have announced a headlin ing UK tour!Set for November this year, the tour will see the British metal heavyweights touring across the UK with support coming from PIJN and DEATH GOALS and an appearance at this year’s Damnation Festival. Tickets for the tour are available now and can be purchased here.

  • 15 hours ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & I AM NO LONGER AFRAID TO DIE have released a new music video!The new music video, for the track Beware The Centrist, is the brand new single from the American alternative band and follows on from their previous single, Anguries Of Guilt, which was released in June lsat year. The new single was co-produced by Chris Teti [FIDDLEHEAD, ANXIOUS] and Greg Thomas [END, MISERY SIGNALS], and was also mastered by Will Putney [KNOCKED LOOSE, END].

  • 15 hours ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    IHLO have announced a new album!Titled Legacy, the upcoming album from the UK progressive metal band is the follow-up to 2019’s Union, and is scheduled to be released in August this year, via Kscope. Recorded in part at The Arch Studios in Southport – a stunning space housed within a 140-year-old restored church – the upcoming album intends to show the benefits from the studio’s breathtaking acoustics, which lend the drums an organic immediacy.

  • 18 hours ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    HAMMER have announced a new album!Titled Trapped, the upcoming album from the Edinburgh-based groove metal band is the follow-up to 2020’s seff-titled debut, and is scheduled to be released this year, via self-release. All guitars and vocals were recorded and engineered at guitarist/ songwriter Adam Poustie’s home studio, while the drums were recorded at Edinburgh’s Nameless City Sound Studio with KING WITCH’s Jamie Gilchrist.

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James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92
12 May 25

Still on the hunt for new writers to join the DS team! The below sound look like something of interest? Get in touch! 🤘

James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92

I’m on the lookout for new writers to join the DS team*! A passion for metal/alt music is a must, previous writing experience preferred. Review albums, cover shows and festivals, interview bands! If you want to write about the best music in the world, DM me *roles voluntary

James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92
12 May 25

Last week we unveiled DS120 and it's a beauty! The mighty @deafheavenband grace the cover PLUS new interviews with @BleedFromWithin, @Allegaeon, @employedtoserve, @AirDrawnDagger_, @TiberiusUK and more! Grab a copy via our store on the site or pledge your support via Patreon! 🤘

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James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92
11 May 25

RT @James_Weaver92: I’m on the lookout for new writers to join the DS team*! A passion for metal/alt music is a must, previous writing expe…