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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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  • 5 days ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    THE RAVEN AGE have released a brand new song!The new song, titled Hangman, is the brand new single from the British modern metal band and follows on from their previous single, The Guillotine, which was released in December last year. Speaking about the new single, guitarist George Harris says, “Hangman is a song I’m really looking forward to playing live. It’s heavy, but groovy and open – a super fun one to jam. To be honest, I wrote the riff when I should’ve been practising.

  • 5 days ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    END IT have announced their debut album!Titled Wrong Side Of Heaven, the upcoming album from the Baltimore-based hardcore band is their debut full-length album, and is scheduled to be released in August this year, via Flatspot Records. Entering Salad Days Studio with renowned producer Brian McTernan [TURNSTILE, SNAPCASE, HOT WATER MUSIC] the band came in with a few demos and wrote the majority of the album during the two month recording process in early 2025.

  • 5 days ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    JINJER have announced a headlining European tour!Set for January through to March next year, the tour will see the Ukrainian progressive metal band touring across mainland Europe and the UK in support of their latest studio album, Duél, which was released in February, via Napalm Records.

  • 5 days ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    BEAUTY SCHOOL have released a brand new song!The nwe song, titled Day Of Iva, is the brand new single from the Leeds-based pop-punk band and follows on from their previous single, When I’m Feeling Down, which was released last month. The new song features a guest appearance from Rae Brazill of ARTIO.

  • 6 days ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

    SPITE HOUSE have announced a new album!Titled Desertion, the upcoming album from the Montreal-based post-hardcore band is the follow-up to 2022’s self-titled album, and is scheduled to be released in September this year, via Pure Noise Records. Desertion explores grief with uncommon vulnerability as vocalist/guitarist Max Lajoie depicts the immense pain and complicated emotions around the unexpected passings of both his parents. “When I was 17, my dad passed away from suicide,” he says.

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James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92
18 Jun 25

Like heavy music? Want to write about it? I want to hear from you! Review shows, albums, interview bands! Drop me a message if you're interested in writing for Distorted Sound and let's chat 🤘

James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92

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
10 Jun 25

Awesome, insightful and highly enjoyable chat with Jon of Blackbraid this evening. Big love to @MercyfulKate for working her publicist magic in making it happen 🤘

James Weaver
James Weaver @James_Weaver92
28 May 25

This one stings. @Svalbardband have been one of the best bands flying the flag for British metal and to see them depart is sad indeed. But, one last hurrah. See you in November.

Distorted Sound
Distorted Sound @Distorted_Mag

.@Svalbardband have announced their farewell UK tour for November this year. Check out the tour dates here on Distorted Sound! @nuclearblast https://t.co/LSS3pUqpQc https://t.co/W12GHOZOtR