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Speed - ‘Only One Mode’ review: uncompromising and undeniable
The Australian upstarts cement their status as hardcore’s most exciting band, with a debut album that stays true to their rapid-fire roots – with the odd twist and turn
Bands who are boycotting Download 2024 come together for Palestine fundraiser gig in Birmingham
Pest Control, Scowl, Speed and Zulu all dropped out yesterday (June 10) over Download's partnership with Barclays Bank
Scowl, Speed and Zulu drop out of Download Festival over Barclays sponsorship
The news follows Pest Control confirming they would be dropping out of the festival earlier today (June 10)
Speed share punchy new single 'The First Test' - featuring a flute in its breakdown
The track is taken from the Australian hardcore band's forthcoming debut album 'Only One Mode'
Australia’s hardcore dynamos Speed have one plan: “Just go hard as hell”
The Sydney five-piece never thought they’d release an album. Now, they gear up for debut full-length ‘Only One Mode’ – plus tour dates with Knocked Loose and huge festival slots
Pantera, Disturbed, Lamb Of God lead Knotfest Australia 2024 line-up
Tickets go on sale soon
Speed announce Southeast Asia tour
The five-piece from Sydney will head to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia in March
Speed share new single 'One Blood We Bleed' ahead of sold-out shows
The Western Sydney hardcore band have also been announced as support for Turnstile's Laneway sideshows
King Stingray, Sampa The Great and Flume lead nominees for 2022 J Awards
Other names to cop nods include Gang Of Youths, Julia Jacklin, Spacey Jane and Courtney Barnett – all of whom have been NME Australia cover stars