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Laviea Thomas

London, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Writer at Freelance

Junior Editor at MetalSucks

👩🏾‍💻Junior Editor @metalsucks | Marketing Coord @abbeyroadinst | ✍🏾 @MetalHammer, @NME, @thequietus +

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  • 1 week ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

    Opening Download Festival’s mainstage can’t be an easy slot for anyone. But opening on the final day, the same day that Korn are headlining, has to be a whole different level of pressure. But despite those odds, on Sunday, June 15, Orbit Culture took over Download’s main stage with an incredible introduction. Though 30 minutes later than scheduled, as I briefly mentioned in the Sunday review, the group were welcomed by thousands of roaring fans who were ready to give it their all.

  • 1 week ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

    It’s been a little while since we last covered Black Map here. The last time was in 2022 when they signed with Signfarm. Today, the Californian alt-rockers have announced a major US headline tour, to coincide with their newly released fourth studio album Hex. The record was officially shared on May 9 and features nine hard-edged post-hardcore tunes.

  • 1 week ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

    Don’t you just love it when people in positions of power actually use their platform for the benefit of society? Repaved roads, the scheduling of community events, keeping people from attending a shell of a former shock rocker…In the latest news coming out of Bournemouth, U.K., courtesy of the BBC, the city’s local council recently issued a statement about “The Beautiful People” singer Marilyn Manson and his upcoming show in the area.

  • 1 week ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

    If their previous single, “Violent Nature,” wasn’t heavy enough for you, then I’m sorry to tell you this new single from I Prevail probably won’t be either…Earlier today, the post-hardcore group shared a brand-new single and video. “Into Hell” is the second official release featuring the band’s newest member, Eric Vanlerberghe, who replaced ex-vocalist Brian Burkheiser after he left the band last month.

  • 1 week ago | metalsucks.net | Laviea Thomas

    When you think about prog-metal, standout bands like Meshuggah, Gojira and Opeth spring to mind as the default. But the consistency and longevity of Jinjer’s career show that they, too, are the blueprint. Forever evolving, as each decade passes, the Ukrainian quartet are constantly standing the test of time. And have been an imperative asset to the prog-metal scene since the mid-2000s. Over the years, Jinjer’s lead singer, Tatiana Shmayluk, has proven to be an absolute powerhouse of a vocalist.

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9 Jun 25

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7 Jun 25

RT @Patiencexx4: White women get VERY weird when it comes to Meghan Markle

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2 Jun 25

RT @jme2303: He truly is one of the most dedicated haters ever.. it’s inspiring honestly.