Author Angela Brown
Debut full length from Norwegian Spectral Haze is a nauseatingly trippy slice of psychedelia. With so many bands currently all trying their hand at this genre, it’s easy for stuff to pass you by, however, the blatant Hawkwind and Monster… Continue Reading →
In case you weren’t already aware, ‘Transmaniacon’ is a track from Blue Oyster Cult. Frankly, a band taking inspiration from these guys is a breath of fresh air in a generation where everyone cites Black Sabbath as their reason for… Continue Reading →
It’s an undisputed fact that Old Empire are currently unrivalled in their ability to put together killer line ups within London. Tonight is no exception, and sees four of the UK’s best home grown talents out to celebrate Devil’s Night… Continue Reading →
The entrance to the Borderline is actually a portal back to the swinging 60s this evening, or at least that’s what it feels like, as the sold out venue is crammed full of enough bell bottomed jeans and horrible haircuts… Continue Reading →
Falls of Rauros are a band that deserve your undivided attention; since forming in 2005, the Maine four-piece have put out two solid full lengths but are often overlooked in the world of atmospheric black metal for ‘bigger’ acts such… Continue Reading →
Third full length from Texan occult rockers has taken a decided shift from dark and brooding folk tones of previous album ‘Deathlike’ and moved into louder, brasher territory. Whereas their previous record was cerebral, intelligent and thought provoking, it seems… Continue Reading →
This is a gig that’s divided the London doom community this evening, as Satan’s Satyrs are playing across town at the Boston Music Room. However, despite the clash, there’s still a decent turnout for tonight’s gig at the Black Heart…. Continue Reading →
Critically acclaimed ‘The Circle and the Blue Door’ cemented Purson as one of the UK’s greatest retro-psychedelia acts. Emerging from a hazy cloud of hookah smoke, the five-piece are back with EP ‘In the Meantime’. Rosalie Cunningham’s vocals are placed… Continue Reading →
In the year since Inter Arma released their second album ‘Sky Burial’, the band have toured seemingly non-stop, with three out of the five members releasing and touring an album for black metal outfit, Bastard Sapling, so the mind boggles… Continue Reading →
On a wet, foul night in NW London bodies seeking shelter begin to fill the venue only to have to weather a storm of another kind courtesy of Brighton based noiseniks Sea Bastard. Big beards, big tattoos and even bigger… Continue Reading →
If you’re a regular on the London gig circuit then Dysteria is probably a name that’s passed across your radar; if not, then you’re probably attending the wrong gigs and need to rectify that immediately. Formed from a union of… Continue Reading →
Dylan Carlson is to his guitar what Gandalf is to his staff – a fucking wizard. No matter what era of Earth is your favourite – from the early days of gargantuan drones to today’s blues-tinged efforts – Carlson has… Continue Reading →