John Verity opened the year with an appearance at Giants of Rock in Minehead, before releasing his new album 'Passion', that was released on Valentine's Day (naturally), and tonight JV is playing London's Pizza Express in Soho at 8pm. Meanwhile, also in London tonight, Napalm Death (Track Of The Day) is playing the Electric Brixton, with support from Eyehategod, Misery Index and Rotten Sound. Hailing from the West Midlands, they helped establish the sound of Grindcore in the late 80's, combining bludgeoning Thrash/Death Metal with Hardcore Punk to create their uniquely brutal sonic assault, helping to influence the next generation of heavy music.