Author Marco Gaminara
This 3 track EP by Finnish quintet is their third release, but first with the current line-up containing new bassist Otto Puusaari and vocalist Samuli Paananen. Their promo pack states they are a melodic death metal band, but the first… Continue Reading →
‘This Island, Our Funeral’ is the second album by the Scottish quartet comprising of Tony Dunn (Vocals, Guitar), Scott McLean (Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals), Ben Brown (Bass Guitar) and Steve Scott (Drums). I’m pretty certain that many of their countrymen should… Continue Reading →
There are very few occasions when I find an album difficult to listen to in a repetitive loop. This isn’t because it’s bad, far from it, but owing to its sheer intensity & brutality it eventually becomes a little much…. Continue Reading →
Formed in 2010 by Nokturnal Mortums’ lead guitarist Wortherax in Kharkov (Ukraine), Twilightfall is a melodic death metal band with plenty of keyboard accompaniment for that neoclassical edge they use as a great atmospheric enhancement. The title track “The Energy… Continue Reading →
Having recruited a new guitarist and drummer since I heard them last, Allegaeon haven’t lost anything at all. Perhaps they’ve even gained about a bit of that initial spark that bands have when they start working as a cohesive unit… Continue Reading →
It’s a rare occurrence that I don’t want to review an album. But not for the reason you may think. In this instance it’s pure selfishness. If I don’t review this, then no-one else gets to read about it and… Continue Reading →
To be honest, I really wasn’t expecting much from this album. I listened to a couple songs they had uploaded to YouTube while waiting for the CD to arrive. Thankfully I’ve been pleasantly surprised, as it is so much better… Continue Reading →
I remember back in the 80s and 90s when doing a split record was a great idea, with each band getting a side of the vinyl and sharing the cost of pressing. You also got the 12″ cover image for… Continue Reading →
Occasionally I listen to an album and forget that I’m meant to actually be reviewing it, rather than just listening to it over and over. I guess this is owing to the quality of the music and the fact that… Continue Reading →
‘With These Fists’ is the second full length album by this Norwegian quartet who formed in 1990 and reformed in 2002 after a hiatus. While their roots are most definitely in thrash, there’s plenty of down tuned groove in there… Continue Reading →
‘The Path’ is the third album by this 15 year old Hamburg based band from Hannover. While they may have started out as a hardcore/metalcore band, they have matured into a far more melodic death outfit but occasionally harken back… Continue Reading →
Having never heard of enKelination, I had no idea what to expect, but the fact that there was a queue to enter the Underworld this early certainly boded well. When the band slipped on stage under cover of darkness and… Continue Reading →