Formed in 1997 by vocalist John K. Samson after he left Propagandhi, The Weakerthans remain intractably linked with their home city of Winnipeg, spinning tales of local characters, bars and past-times. They went on hiatus in 2014, leaving a legacy that includes four of the finest indie-rock records imaginable. Having>>
Looking to follow-up on the strength of their well-received self-released EP ‘The Black’, Seattle-based quintet Versus look set to push forward with their debut album ‘The Cardinal’. The band have crafted a record with distinctive nü-metal and post-hardcore influences, this is a formula which lends itself well to their sound.>>
In the early days of Already Heard, we used to run a regular feature called “Versus”. The concept revolved around a chosen band where writers would defend that band’s best record to date. Occasionally, guest writers from various labels and bands would come in and support their favourite album for>>
Formed in 1992 by friends Nikola Sarcevic (bass and vocals), Mathias Färm (guitar), and Erik Ohlsson (guitar), with drummer Fredrik Larzon joining in 1993, Millencolin remain one of Europe’s biggest punk bands after 2 decades at the top. Having refined their sound from the early ska-influenced ‘Life On A Plate’,>>
Two albums over the course of 4 years and a legacy that has endured – and indeed grown – in the intervening years is probably all you need to know about Mineral. Formed in Houston, Texas, in 1995 they released ‘The Power of Failing’ in 1997 and ‘EndSerenading’ in 1998,>>
Often in music the word “legend” is thrown around too easily but in the pop-punk world Blink-182 are just that – legendary! Since forming in 1992 through mutual friends, bassist Mark Hoppus and guitarist Tom DeLonge have gone on to become icons of the genre, and along with second drummer,>>
Forming in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979, The Replacements are considered to be one of the pioneers for alternative rock. For most of their career, the band’s line up included guitarist/vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bassist Tommy Stinson and drummer Chris Mars. This lasted up until 1986 after Bob Stinson left>>
Forming in 1992, L.A. alternative rock band, Weezer, took the world by storm with their first 1993 self titled album (also know as ‘The Blue Album’ to fans), released through Geffen Records. After the touring cycle of their initially negatively received, but cult favourite 1996 second LP, ‘Pinkerton’, the quartet>>
Comprising of former members from several New York hardcore bands including Gorilla Biscuits, Bold and Youth of Today, post hardcore/alt metal quartet Quicksand formed in 1990. The line up includes vocalist guitarist Walter Schreifels, guitarist Tom Capone, bassist Sergio Vega and drummer Alan Cage. After releasing a self-titled EP on>>
With their return to the UK imminent, the latest edition of “Versus” sees us putting the focus on Alkaline Trio. Since forming in 1996, the Chicago band have released 9 albums under their belt. Add to that several EP’s, and forming a handful of side-projects, and you’re left with a>>
Since forming in 1993, Gainesville, Florida’s Hot Water Music have been an influential beating heart in the genres of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, indie rock and emo. Named after a book by Charles Bukowski, the band consists of guitarist/vocalist Chuck Ragan, vocalist/guitarist Chris Wollard, bassist Jason Black and drummer George>>
At the turn of the century, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Figure Four members, Andrew Neufeld and Jeremy Hiebert formed melodic hardcore group Comeback Kid. With their name based on a headline about hockey player Mario Lamieux coming back to the NHL, the band initially formed with Scott Wade on vocals,>>
Recently Matt Pryor completed a run of UK shows, and in honour of his return to these shores, we thought it’d be good time to pit two albums from Pryor’s most well-known band, The Get Up Kids, against each other. Formed out of Kansas City in 1995, TGUK became one>>
Forming in Glasgow, Scotland in 1995, Mogwai became one of a few bands to truly define the enigmatic and serene nature of post rock. In 1998, after the departure of Keyboardist/guitarist Brendan O’Hare, the line up has remained unchanged. Since then, this juggernaut comprises: vocalist/guitarist Stuart Braithwaite; bassist Dominic Aitchison; drummer>>
The moniker of this Gainesville, Florida outfit began as the solo project, of an individual whose name was Tom Gabel. Gabel occasionally performed with backing musicians. After several line up changes, by 2002, this moniker became the name of the legendary folk punk anarchists. For roughly a decade, the band>>
Formed from the ashes of Chicago punk bands 88 Fingers Louie and Baxter in 1999, Transistor Revolt was born. After releasing a demo in 2000, the band signed to Fat Wreck Chords and changed their name to Rise Against. They would release two albums under the label before signing to>>
Back in the early part of this century, when we were starting to see the back of nu-metal and emo was starting to rear its head, something exciting was going on here in Blighty. The BritRock scene was at the forefront of the underground, and at its crux were bands>>
Formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986, featuring Black Francis on vocals/guitar, Kim Deal on bass/vocals, Joey Santiago on guitar and David Lomering on drums, alternative rock band the Pixies, helped influence and shape the guitar rock landscape for the next twenty five years. Alongside the likes of Sonic Youth and>>
New Jersey emo stalwarts Saves The Day started life in 1994. After a name change their 1998 Record ‘Can’t Slow Down’ and 1999’s sophomore effort ‘Through Being Cool’ sent ripples through their native music scene, out into the wider american indie scenes. Label interest from Vagrant brought Saves The Day into their fold>>
With the first part of their UK tour kicking off this week, we thought it’d be a good time to pay tribute to Arizona’s emo kings Jimmy Eat World. Since forming twenty years ago, the quartet made up of vocalist/guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist Tom Linton bassist Rick Burch and drummer>>
Now if you’re an avid reader of Already Heard (and so you should be! There’s plenty of blood, sweat and tears crammed into these digital pages) you’ll probably be incredibly familiar with an original feature of ours called ‘Versus’. Now, this feature has focused so far on looking at which>>
Quite a few times these pieces have been started with saying ‘this band is pretty big!’ or something along those lines, but I really can’t imagine people not having heard of Green Day. The punk band formed way back in 1987 and Billie Joe, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool are>>
With news recently emerging of Long Island, New York hardcore punk band Crime In Stereo beginning work on a new album, we thought it’d be a good time to have the quintet featured on “Versus.” Formed in 2002, the band released a couple of EPs in their early years before>>
Earlier this month marked the tenth anniversary of Brand New’s sophomore album, ‘Deja Entendu’ and with the Long Island, New York band set to return to the UK next month for the Reading and Leeds Festival*, we thought it’d be a great time to look back on the bands discography.>>
Masks are for life, not just for Halloween. And for Slipknot masks are a huge part of their image as the octet (that’s 8 members!) have taken the world by storm since emerging from their Iowa home with their 1999 Self-Titled album. Since then they’ve gone on slay everything in>>
20 years is a long time. 20 whole years. 20 doesn’t seem like a big number, but when you consider how long a year is it’s like, “woahhhhh!” So, the realisation that Anti Flag have been a band for 20 of these years is pretty damn crazy. Think about the>>
It’s a cliché start to any written piece featuring Bring Me The Horizon, but they do seem to be either loved or hated. There’s no denying the facts though; they are massive. Latest release ‘Sempiternal’ is their fourth full length and has seen them join a major label whilst over>>
Now this one here’s a bit special. Rather than two of our own writers pitting their wits and writing their rights to their favourite albums of certain bands, we’ve got two guest writers! Intrigued? You should be. It’s been a while since we’ve let some outsiders dive straight into ‘Versus’,>>
April 1st has always been a tricky one, and for a much loved band such as Modern Life Is War to announce their comeback could only be some sick joke twisted in the depths of hell and unleashed on the one day when no news could be taken seriously. Wait,>>
With the amount of member rotation similar to that of a college sex party, The Dillinger Escape Plan have managed to achieve the same level of consistency throughout each of their releases since the band first formed, with Ben Weinman being the only constant and thus pimp at said sex party.>>