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Author Johnny Zed

Having entered this world in the late '60's just when all the forces of heaviness were gathering, I’ve always loved heavy stuff even though I had a musically conservative upbringing in Australia. The first album I bought at age 11 - "Destroyer" by KISS pretty much gave me the taste. Jimi Hendrix and Black Sabbath are my true obsessions but I soon greedily devoured everything from Deep Purple and AC/DC to Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. I've always marvelled at the resilience of heavy metal over the decades. Arriving in London six years ago, I found myself entrenched in the underground after seeing Orange Goblin at the first High Voltage Festival and being blown away. Here I've happily remained, keenly following bands like Witchsorrow, Sea Bastard and Alunah to name a few and those countless others who I'm being always being introduced to. I’ve been astounded by the talent that surrounds us and the brilliant people that make this music. I’ve done some reviewing with Metalmouth.net and am now pretty damn excited to contribute to this fine site. It's a great feeling to support so many young bands in the underground where the real passion for music lies. Usually found at a gig with a pint in hand and band merch spilling out everywhere, I’ll see you around!

Urne – Serpent & Spirit (Candlelight)

Urne’s first EP, 2018’s “The Mountain Of Gold” offered a tantalising look at what a couple of ex-Hang The Bastard guys could offer as they went in search of a more progressive sound. Joe Nally (bass, vocals) and Angus Neyra… Continue Reading →

Video Nasty – Video Nasty (Petrichor)

Utilising gruesome film sound bites, Canadian death thrashers Video Nasty have concocted a brutal blast of old school thrash metal that crosses over into hardcore punk and death metal ugliness. This self titled EP is the bands first outing and… Continue Reading →

Impure Wilhelmina – Antidote (Season of Mist)

With an impressive 25-year career, Switzerland’s Impure Wilhelmina drop album number seven. Line-up changes have not deterred them as they continue to straddle the rock/metal divide. Michael Schind has remained the group’s creative force throughout. Opening with a muscular, swirling riff… Continue Reading →

Los Disidentes Del Sucio Motel – Polaris (Klonosphere Records)

French five-piece outfit Los Disidentes Del Sucio Motel release their fourth long player after several years of quiet. This is a band that is a little hard to pigeon hole from a genre point of view. “Polaris” finds them stretching… Continue Reading →

Motorjesus – Hellbreaker (AFM Records)

Motorjesus have been banging about since 2006. The German three piece band have had a steady stream of full length album releases and “Hellbrekaer” is their sixth. Riding a fine line between hard rock and classic heavy metal, theirs is… Continue Reading →

Cryptosis – Bionic Swarm (Century Media)

Starting life in 2013 as Distillator, this Netherlands band transformed themselves in 2020 into Cryptosis. With themes about technology and the future, the band has looked to expand and grow their sound on new album “Bionic Swarm”. The dramatic “Overture 2149”… Continue Reading →

Acid Mammoth – Caravan (Heavy Psych Sounds)

Greek doomsters Acid Mammoth drop their third long player. The band are unabashed Black Sabbath worshippers with a sound as heavy as their name suggests. Formed in 2015, the four-piece have garnered a growing reputation as they continue to build… Continue Reading →

Sunnata – Burning In Heaven, Melting On Earth (S/R)

Poland’s Sunnata deliver their fourth long player since their formation back in 2013. More than your straight-ahead doom band, they offer up a more rounded music experience that pulsates and immerses the listener. “Crows” opens the album with slightly psychedelic,… Continue Reading →

Detritus – Myths (Embryo Industries)

Bristol thrashers, Detritus have been around far longer than their recorded output suggests. Formed in 1989, “Myths” represents only the bands third long play release. Leaning on the usual thrash suspects as influences, fans will no doubt be eager after… Continue Reading →

Conviction – S/T (Argonauta)

This might be a debut album but it’s been a long time coming from French doom merchants, Conviction. Having formed in 2013, this long player has had a long gestation as the band have carefully poured their souls and influences… Continue Reading →

Accuser – S/T (Metal Blade)

Veteran German thrashers Accuser have come roaring back with this self-titled release. Album number 12 finds them in a delightfully skull crushing mood with the return of lead guitarist René Shütz giving proceedings a classic lift. Like an aural explosion,… Continue Reading →

Evildead – United $tate$ Of Anarchy (Steamhammer/SPV)

1986 feels like an eternity ago. That’s when Evildead made their mark on the world. Two albums, an EP and six years later, they were no more. A reunion in 2009 came and went, ending in 2012 but it wasn’t… Continue Reading →

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