Distorted Sound Magazine - Issue 14/June

In this issue

I remember hearing Whitechapel for the first time when I was 15, the raw intensity of their music blew my mind! Now, nearly nine years later, the band have evolved into what they are today. Mark of the Blade is a statement for Whitechapel and because of this, that's why they are on the cover as we lift the lid on this new chapter on one of modern metal's strongest bands.

Behind the scenes, things at Distorted Sound have been in overdrive, as new members have been brought in and a change in the guard as Jessica Howkins joins me as co-Editor in Chief. This issue reflects this strong unity we have with our staff. This issue contains some of the finest bands metal has to offer, from the fun-filled thrashings of Municipal Waste to the iconic behemoths of Testament and Death Angel. Of course, we also make room for introducing new and emerging talent and in this issue we introduce the fantastic Hollow Bones and Nails, the former exploding in with their phenomenal new record.

Festival season is also truly well and underway and in this issue we've got coverage from two of the biggest the UK has to offer. I (Jessica here!) have been attending festivals for years on end now, the most common is Download. There’s nothing better than going to a field, as wet as this years was and just dedicating all of your time to your favourite bands. I have never known such fun until finally getting to see Municipal Waste live and charging into the pits and watching my favourite band Iron Maiden perform the way they did. Read on to see our lowdown of this year's Slam Dunk and Download Festival and see what our team made of both festivals! This issue will have you covered, so sit down, and enjoy this new offering of Distorted Sound.

James Weaver & Jessica Howkins – Editor's In Chief