Linkin Park claim they kept metal alive
Chester Bennington believes the band has been responsible for the continuing popularity of the genre
Author Oli Polhill
Oli Polhill
MA English student at the University of Southampton and alternative music correspondent for The Edge.
Total articles: 76
Review: Lonely The Brave – ‘Diamond Days’
Lonely The Brave’s new single is an unfortunate and surprising step in the wrong direction.
Nostalgic News: AC/DC released High Voltage 40 years ago today
AC/DC’s first international studio album, High Voltage, was released 40 years ago today on 30th April 1976.
Intro to: Gothic Fiction
A representative run-down of all things spooky for those new to the thrilling mysteries of Gothic fiction.
The Edge Reacts To… The first Rogue One teaser trailer
Our writers offer their thoughts on the upcoming Star Wars anthology film, starring Felicity Jones.
Preview: Mushroomhead at Engine Rooms, Southampton
Masked fringe metal septet Mushroomhead will take to the Engine Rooms stage in early April (01/04/16).
The Edge Reacts To… The latest Captain America: Civil War trailer
Our writers have come together to discuss their thoughts on the latest Civil War trailer, as well as the long-awaited arrival of Tom Holland’s Spiderman.
Review: Hands Like Houses – Dissonants
Australian experimental rock group Hands Like Houses have released their third full-length album to thunderous applause from Oli Polhill.
Review: Anthrax – For All Kings
Oli reviews the new album from thrash metal giants, Anthrax.
“To survive, you must tell stories”: In memory of Umberto Eco
Executive Live Editor Oli Polhill pays tribute to the life and work of Umberto Eco, one of Europe’s finest literary minds of the 20th century.
Review: DVSR – D.V.S.R
DVSR’s full-length debut album mixes acute technicality with shuddering heaviness and masterful vocals, dragging the listener kicking and screaming into 21st century fusion metal.
Venue in Focus: The Talking Heads
With it’s migration from Portswood to The Polygon looming, Live Executive Oli hones in on what makes the Talking Heads such an enjoyable place to view live music.
Venue in Focus: Paradiso, Amsterdam
Paradiso is one of the leading music venues in Amsterdam’s tourist centre, with a colourful history that gives it a firm foothold in the city’s alternative music scene.
The Edge’s Most Anticipated Films of 2016
Despite last year breaking all the records and somehow featuring five of the top ten…