Simon Crampton

1 week ago | rocksins.com | Simon Crampton

It’s a sunny afternoon in Southampton and we are lucky enough to have a chance to sit down with the members of Don’t Panic during their current UK tour with The Dollyrots. Over the course of our conversation with the band we discuss their second life as a band, their covers e.ps, merchandising, wrestling, wetherspoons and of course Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. So, let’s get the obvious question out of the way first. How has the tour been going for you guys? Ted: Awesome.

2 weeks ago | rocksins.com | Simon Crampton

Face Yourself are one of my biggest discoveries of 2025. Even though the band has been going longer than that, they have only just landed on my radar. In a time where Deathcore or whatever label we are giving it this week is considered old hat, Face Yourself have found a way to bring something fresher to the table. Martyr is a shade under 15 minutes and absolutely wastes no time at all getting in and getting out. This is a ferocious e.p full of brain bludgeoningly heavy new gen Death Metal.

2 weeks ago | rocksins.com | Simon Crampton

In Ways, the debut album from Brighton based quartet Slung is one of 2025’s biggest surprises. This is an album that covers a lot of ground both musically and thematically. The brilliant thing about this album and Slung as a collective is the deftiness in their songwriting managing to combine several unique elements to create a rich and diverse collection of songs that somehow manages to feel cohesive and wholly satisfying, taking the listener on a compelling journey through their world.

1 month ago | rocksins.com | Tom Wilkinson |Greg Latham |Simon Crampton

It has been well over a decade since A Day To Remember burst onto the scene with The downfall of us all. Their brash, anthemic post hardcore meets pop punk clearly spoke to a generation of young people and promptly gained them a huge following. A swift rise and powerful singles, such asAll I Want, I’m made of wax, Larry, what are you made of? and their cover of Kelly Clarkson’s Since you’ve been gone have seen the band receive multiple nominations and awards.

1 month ago | rocksins.com | Greg Latham |Simon Crampton |John Layland

Spring has sprung, which means it won’t be long until the UK festival season kicks off! With a whole host of rock, metal and alternative music festivals taking place all over the country we’re spoilt for choice and so we’ve put together a list of just some of our favourites to help you plan a 2025 summer of live music to remember! April When: 4th-5th April Where: Portsmouth, Guildhall Rock Sins recommends: Elvana, Dream State, Lake Malice, Lastelle May When: 2nd-4th May Where: Charisworth...