Devolution Magazine

Devolution turns 23 years today, and in true DIY fashion, we’re elated to be here - still standing, still printing, still independent, and still shouting about the alternative world we love and are so deeply embedded within. In a landscape where media changes by the minute, surviving this long without losing our identity is something we’re fiercely proud of. 🖤 This magazine has always been shaped by its community. Every issue of Devolution exists because its readers care, contributors give their all, advertisers believe in independent media and labels, PRs, festivals, and the alternative scene as a whole continue to open their doors to us. Devolution has never been a one way broadcast; it’s a collaboration, a conversation, a shared love letter to the culture we all belong to. We never take any of this for granted. Here today - gone tomorrow? But the fact that we are able to keep creating, keep pushing, and keep contributing to our very own carved out corner of the media world is something we value deeply and certainly isn’t lost on us. We’re so thankful and so grateful to continue the work that fulfils our passions, staying true to our roots, and to keep shining a light on the alternative music, fashion, art, lifestyle and culture that drives us. ✨You may also want to check back here at 1pm today for our next announcement! ✨ Now then…did anyone remember to bring cake? 🎂 #devolutionmagazine #devolutionmag #happybirthday #23years

🔥 The Priestess Rises🔥 To celebrate our 23rd birthday today, we’ve joined forces once again with the insanely talented Marcus Jones - aka Screaming Demons - to unleash our newest design: The Priestess. Marcus has been crafting our shirts for over two decades, and this one is something special. We’re beyond thrilled with how she’s turned out. 🖤 The Priestess is now available to pre order across a range of garments in our webshop. It’s been five years since we dropped a fresh design ahead of festival season, and we can’t wait to see you repping her out in the wild this year. Pre‑order by 22 February 2026 Shipping early March 2026 Pre orders are open for UK customers only FIRST 20 ORDERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE PATCH! 🤘 Grab yours and celebrate 23 years with us! 🎈 Webshop Link In Bio ✨ / #thepriestess #devolutionmagazine #screamingdemonsart #newdesign #devolutionmag

Issue 57 Has Arrived! 🔥 Kittie takes the cover of our autumn/winter issue. 25 years since their memorable debut, and now back fiercer than ever. Morgan Lander reflects on their new EP, future tour plans, and the sisterhood that drives it all. We’re delighted to present this edition. Available to read digitally now, with a print version ready to pre-order from our webshop for those who love to hold a tangible title. Read Link In Bio 🤘🏻 --------------------- ✨ Cover Spotlight: Kittie 📸: Dante Dellamore ✨ Interviews: WITCH FEVER | Paradise Lost | Sally Pepper | Menstrual Tramps | Spunk | Mika Bomb | Eric Bass | Battlesnake | Apocalyptica | Smash Into Pieces | Bite Me ✨ Festival Reviews: Bloodstock | Rebellion | Download ✨ Lifestyle: Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage) & Black Feather Design Jewellery Launch & YungBlud’s B.R.A.T Store Opening ✨Fashion: B E X ✨ Performer: Leah Debrincat ✨ Scars & Sounds: GODFLESH – ‘Streetcleaner’ ✨ My Hometown: The Meffs Also includes Live Gig Coverage, Album and EP Reviews, A View from the Bar Column & More! ✨ Huge Appreciation to This Issues Advertisers: Scarlet In Chains | The Goths Playground | Moons In Retrograde | Sinister Fate | Earth Island Books | Bleading Marvelous | 601 | NFD | Witch Fever ✨ 20 Incredible Bands Featured On The Playlist: Hail | Joanovarc | Hauntu | Birdwitch | Froglord | Stone Soup | Cell Games | NFD | Sexsomnia | Survivalist | Schkeuditzer Kreuz | 601 | Moons In Retrograde | Tempashot | Neckscars | Zabus | Vamberator | Datura | The Jukebox Romantics | Death of Youth BandCamp Link in Bio 🤘🏻 #kittie #morganlander #witchfever #paradiselost #devolutionmagazine #devolutionmag #independentmagazine #altculture #altfashion #musicinterviews #metal #goth #punk #printisnotdead #musicpress #altmag #altlifestyle

DeVlog - New Episode Alert! ⚠️ Introducing Interview: @thesoundofmodesty DeVlog: Introducing returns with George Miller interviewing Bristol & Leeds-based hyperpop tech-metal upstarts. We chat about their awesome new EP, ‘A Thousand Dreams,’ their approach to their complex song arrangements and their transition from a solo project to a full band. 🤘 DeVlog YouTube Watch Lin In Bio ✨ /watch?v=JgPyHLJ114w Produced and Edited by One Flame Media 🔥 #thesoundofmodesty #devolutionmagazine #mathrock #techmetal #hyperpop #devlog #independentmagazine

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DeVlog - New Episode Alert! ⚠️ Behind The Scenes: @bex.b.e.x - DIY Punk Fashion Photoshoot Experience the magic of this exclusive photoshoot with the ever‑fantastic BEX, captured through the lens of Gary Trueman Photography. This DIY punk fashion project celebrates Bex’s creations that ooze raw creativity, individuality, and the kind of fearless style that can only come from pure passion. ❤️ 📸: @gtrueman666 DeVlog YouTube Watch Lin In Bio ✨ /watch?v=ez-5HTGk-us Produced and Edited by One Flame Media 🔥 #garytruemanphotography #bex #punkfashion #fashionshoot #behindthescenes

Announcement The full lineup for GET HEAVY FESTIVAL 2026 is officially locked in. Two days. One stage. Zero filler. Featuring Foetal Juice headlining Day One and Existentialist closing out Day Two — backed by the heaviest, filthiest, most relentless bands from across the UK. This is the strongest GH bill yet. If you’re part of the scene, you already know what this weekend means. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now 📍 Newcastle/Gateshead ⚡ Support your local heavy community Let’s get heavy. @foetaljuice @cullodenband @_brothers_of_destruction_ @bangoverthrash @ruledbyraptors @1986band @nullscape.band @fakeout_uk @bbmhofficial_music @fateweaverband @hassiumncl @tempashot_official @thrashatouilleofficial @strikepromotionsuk @bitteredgeents @metathetic_music @mosaicmusichw @downcastgateshead #Festival #Metal #GetHeavyUK #Deathmetal

n0trixx is your Sunday Rabidfest 2026 headliner! Inspiring through infectious trap-metal grooves - @n0trixx ’s live shows have been resonating across the UK metal scene. And as a passionate advocate of mental health awareness - we cannot wait for the n0trixx experience to lay waste to Oxford. Joining this incredible line-up are… SPARED AN ENDLESS ORBIT 💥 Brutal. Boundary-pushing. Blisteringly heavy. Hailing from the North East of England emerge @sparedanendlessorbit - who secure their slot on the Devolution Stage on Sunday 1 November. NECRONOMICUNT 💥 Bone-crushingly heavy. Doom metallers @necronomicvnt666 will shake the foundations of The Bullingdon with an early Saturday slot on the Devolution Stage on Saturday 31 October. THE BLADE ITSELF 💥 Metallic Hardcore icons @the_blade_itself_band burst into the Oxford scene in 2025, with an impressive run seeing them make the finals of Metal 2 the Masses. And this Autumn - securing a slot on the Devolution Stage on Sunday 1 November. TWIN SKELETONS 💥 Self-professed ‘Bubble Gum Doom’ outfit @wearetwinskeletons secure their opening slot to the Rabidfest weekend on the Devolution Stage on Saturday 31 October. SABERTOOTH 💥 Oxfordshire’s own @sabertooth.band will be opening up the Devolution Stage at The Bullingdon on Sunday 1 November - with their high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled modern take on the classic metal we know and love. Proceeds of Rabidfest 2026 will be, once again, donated to the @sophie_lancaster_foundation . A huge thank you to our friends at @devolutionmagazine - after whom the Rabidfest staged is named. A huge shoutout to our partners in @reddeathmedia , @moshville.radio , @davemoomin Merchandise, @chaosundernoties , @blackstaramps , @djvapourmetalnoise and @graphicsfix1 Ticket link in bio. #Rabidfest

To Apply for Get Heavy Festival then please send your emails to both [email protected] and [email protected] @bitteredgeents @metathetic_music @subterrorama @strikepromotionsuk @nicefaceappareluk @downcastgateshead @downcaststudios @kampus.band @foetaljuice @bbmhofficial_music @bangoverthrash @thrashatouilleofficial @fakeout_uk @cullodenband @tempashot_official #GetHeavyFestival #metal #Deathcore #DeathMetal