Distorted Sound Magazine

Distorted Sound Magazine is a digital platform dedicated to alternative music, featuring an online presence and a monthly magazine. Founded by James Weaver in 2015, it was created from a love for alternative music. Since its inception, Distorted Sound has established itself as a trusted source in the music scene, providing coverage on a variety of bands, festivals, and live events.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Lookin' For Trouble

4 days ago | distortedsoundmag.com | Katie Bird

THE DEAD DAISIES have been carving their own path in life since their formation in 2012. The Australian-American band have released seven albums and one cover album, along with sharing stages with the likes of KISS, DEF LEPPARD, and AEROSMITH. Their new album, Lookin’ For Trouble, is a love letter to blues music, being a cover album of some of the most popular and influential songs from a genre that has shaped music into what it is today.
Divide and Dissolve: Insatiably Classical

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | Gavin Brown

Insatiable, the stunning new album from DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE has just been released and it sees the emotive music of Takiaya Reed take on even more elements of sonic passion and intensity to create a truly stirring and hypnotic record. We spoke with Takiaya a few days after the album’s release to hear all about Insatiable and its themes, as well as discussing the DIVIDE AND DISSOLVE live show and Takiaya’s love of classical music and how that is an influence on her music.
Incite release new song 'Dolores'

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

INCITE have released a brand new song!The new song, titled Dolores, is taken from the Arizona-based groove metal band’s upcoming new album, Savage New Times, which is scheduled to be released in August this year, via Reigning Phoenix Music. Speaking about the new song, frontman Richie Cavalera says, “Dolores is the most boundary-pushing song we’ve ever made as a band. It’s shown us that we can push our sound into new areas while staying true to who we are and what we represent.
Hebi Katana announce new album 'Imperfection'

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

HEBI KATANA have announced a new album!Titled Imperfection, the upcoming album from the Tokyo-based stoner doom metal band is the follow-up to 2023’s III, and is scheduled to be released in July this year, via Ripple Music. The upcoming album was written and recorded in parallel of a tour with the same lineup as III – features lyrics inspired by Matsuo Basho and Tanizaki Junichiro‘s ‘wabi sabi’ ‘beauty of imperfection’ and ‘enso’ based on the unique Japanese spiritual world.
Auri announce new album 'III

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

AURI have announced a new album!Titled III – Candles & Beginnings, the upcoming album from the Finnish progressive folk band is the follow-up to 2021’s II – Those We Don’t Speak Of, and is scheduled to be released in August this year, via Nuclear Blast Records. The creative process for this new chapter began in 2023, shortly after the completion of NIGHTWISH’s 2024 album Yesterwynde.
The Georgia Thunderbolts announce UK tour

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS have announced a headlining UK tour!Set for July this year, the tour will see the American hard rock band touring across the UK in support of their latest studio album, Rise Above It All, which was released in August last year, via Mascot Records. Tickets for the tour are available now and can be purchased here. Speaking about the tour, guitarist Riley Couzzourt says, “it has been long awaited that we make our debut in the UK.
Hemelbestormer release new music video for 'Turms'

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

HEMELBESTORMER have released a new music video!The new music video, for the track Turms, is taken from the Belgian post-doom metal band’s upcoming new album, The Radiant Veil, which is scheduled to be released in July this year, via Pelagic Records. The new song features a guest appearance from Philip Jamieson of CASPIAN. Speaking about the new song, the band shares, “Turms is without a doubt the leading track and beating heart of the album.
Neck Deep announce 'Life's Not Out To Get You' 10 year anniversary UK tour

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

NECK DEEP have announced a headlining UK tour!Set for December this year, the tour will see the Welsh pop-punk band touring across the UK, where they will celebrate the ten year anniversary of 2015’s Life’s Not Out To Get You, where they will perform the album in its entirety. The tour comes on the back of recent single, You Should See Me Now, and appearances at this year’s Slam Dunk Festival. Support for the tour comes from BOSTON MANOR.
Schandmaul release new music video for 'In der Hand'

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | James Weaver

SCHANDMAUL have released a new music video!The new music video, for the track In der Hand, is the brand new single from the German folk rock band and marks their first new music since their latest studio album, Knüppel aus dem Sack, which was released back in June 2022, via Napalm Records. The new single is the first song unveiled since the lineup change announced in late April – marking the musical beginning of their new era.
EP REVIEW: Frenetic - Brake Loose

1 week ago | distortedsoundmag.com | Charlotte Griffiths

Irish rock ‘n’ rollers, BRAKE LOOSE, have put out their debut EP Frenetic. Formed in 2019 originally under the name LIVE WIRE, the Dublin quartet underwent a transformation during the pandemic, coming out the other side with a new name and going on to cement their place within the upcoming Irish rock scene with live shows, festival appearances and their breakout single, REBEL REBEL (Evil Like The Devil) going on to have 200K streams.