The album starts just as their last, combining the pad opening from “Common Dreads” to the brand new “System…”. A very aggressive statement from frontman and main lyricist Rou Reynolds is counteracted with gentle breaks, and moments of calmness before they drop the storm that is track two, “…Meltdown”. As always with Enter Shikari, gang vocals lead to massive drops and this is certainly true of the album’s opening tracks. The album moves on to previously released single “Snakepit” and then on to my personal favorites “Search Party” and “Stalemate”, giving us their two awesome ballads.

The album runs through very smoothly and it is true to say that the new album certainly is a treat for fans of both “Take To The Skies” and “Common Dreads”. “A Flash Flood Of Colour” is most certainly a mix of flavors experimented in their previous albums but is also much more mature in both musicianship and song content. What struck me whilst listening to the album was that they have managed to keep everything that is Enter Shikari while incorporating many new styles into their music.

Heavier tracks such as “Arguing With Thermometers”, show us some of the sensitive topics that the band touch on, but other tracks such as “Ghandi Mate, Ghandi” once again assure us that they do not take themselves too seriously and that they can still have a good time while combating very touchy material.

“A Flash Flood Of Colour” is a step forward for Enter Shikari and it seems that nothing can stop them from taking over the British rock scene.

The band go on a full UK tour in March. Make sure you do not miss their biggest headline tour to date!

The artwork is based on the Persian literary masterpiece “The Blind Owl”.

May 8th – London, Cargo

May 9th – Birmingham, Hare & Hounds

May 10th – Manchester, Sound Control

May 11th – Glasgow, King Tuts

May 12th – Newcastle, Cluny

May 13th – Leeds, Cockpit

For more information, check out the bands Facebook page and official website.

Slash
Rise Against
Megadeth
Steel Panther
Black Label Society
Billy Talent
Five Finger Death Punch
Kyuss Lives
Terrorvision
As I Lay Dying
Fear Factory
Periphery
Ginger (The Wildhearts)
Reckless Love

‘These Days’ was written by Dave Grohl, the song produced by Butch Vig. The track is available from iTunes and other download platforms now.

You can watch the video for this track below.

The Nottinghamshire based five-piece topped the weekly Buzzchart last Monday following an overwhelming amount of support from their fans. Formed in late 2009, Dead Harts have toured with the likes of Feed The Rhino, While She Sleeps, Martyr and Red Bull Bedroom Jam alumni, Heights. Having secured their place on the show, the Red Bull Bedroom Jam team paid the band a visit at their Nottinghamshire home to film a show direct from their bedroom. In today’s episode we will see what they got up to and hear what they have to offer!

Click Play at 5pm to watch the set.

For the latest news, to check out more bands or to enter yourself for the chance to play a live show, join the Bedroom Jam festival tour and a load of other opportunities to help promote your band, head to www.redbullbedroomjam.com

Also check out the official video for “Tear Yourself Apart” from Kerrang! competition winners Roses In Rome. It’s the official theme song for the TNA tour and the upcoming Against All Odds pay-per-view event:

Want to WIN a signed TNA event program? All you have to do is email info@amplified.tv with your name and address. Please put ‘TNA Program Comp’ in the subject line of the email. Competition closes Saturday 11th February at 10pm GMT. The winner will be picked at random and notified by email if they have won. Photos of the signed program can be viewed on our Facebook page along with some backstage shots from the monumental Impact Wrestling TV Taping at Wembley Arena.

Tickets for the 2013 Maximum Impact Tour are on presale now. More information can be found by clicking here.

Tickets for the festival can be bought from Redfest.co.uk

The full festival lineup can be viewed here – Redfest.co.uk/lineup

Converge
Will Haven
Protest The Hero
Deaf Havana
A Wilhelm Scream
Verse
The Chariot
Deez Nuts
Set Your Goals
Trapped Under Ice
Pianos Become The Teeth
Balance and Composure
Sharks
Last Witness
Crocus

There are still over 60 more bands to be added to the lineup.

For more information on Hevy, check out the official website - http://www.hevy.co.uk

An infectious punk rock record, ‘Fighting Fiction’ is full of politically charged articulate lyrics, powerful driving rhythms and catchy refrains. Featuring the single ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll is Dead and its Corpse is for Sale’ – which received strong support from fan Radio 1’s Mike Davies – all ten tracks pack a powerful punch, hitting you the head as well as the heart. Recorded and produced by friend and highly credited producer Mark Williams, (Oceansize, Million Dead, Yourcodenameis:milo, Biffy Clyro & Enter Shikari) ‘Fighting Fiction’ perfectly captures the band’s honesty, integrity and knack for writing a great pop punk song.

With a DIY approach, their keen touring ethic has seen them play alongside Frank Turner, This Town Needs Guns, The Riot Before, The Xcerts, Laura Marling and Crazy Arm; as well as festival appearances at The Lock Up Stage at Reading and Leeds Festival, The Isle of Man TT, The Isle of Wight and 2000Trees.

With support coming in thick and fast from all corners of the industry the band are set for a fantastic 2012. Ones to watch!