Author Fraggle
Formed in 2013 with one aim – to bring the worship of the riff to the masses, the Manchester based four piece PIST have been working overtime. Touring extensively in support of the fantastic “Riffology” EP and being rewarded for… Continue Reading →
Swiss melodic death metal and thrash type noisemakers Attack Vertical have been going from strength to strength over the past few years. After their 2011 release “This Glorious World”, Attack Vertical have managed to carve a reputation for themselves in… Continue Reading →
Hailing from Châtellerault in the heart of mid-western France, modern metal five piece Kaets mix the sounds of thrash and death metal, promising a heavy, intense and precise burst of controlled aggression in musical form. Having released a demo back… Continue Reading →
Forming in Nancy, France back in 2011, La Horde are aiming to follow up on their decisive debut album “En passant par le Monde” which was released in 2012 to very mixed reviews, some praising the band as a breath… Continue Reading →
Nottingham based five piece Akarusa Yami have had a lot of attention around them over the past few years. Having played BOA twice as well as securing a slot at Trondheim Metal Fest, the progressive influenced technical metal band certainly… Continue Reading →
Well it was bound to happen, both Queensrÿche and Operation: Mindcrime releasing albums pretty close to each other. You have to wonder whether this was intention or just coincidence but having already dealt with Geoff Tate’s musical disappointment, maybe his… Continue Reading →
There’s something about going to a Grindcore friendly gig which just encourages madness. Whether it is the energy of the music and the edge and aggression to it, or whenever you hear that initial snare before the blastbeat starts you… Continue Reading →
Formed in Kristiansand, Norway back in 2012 when all its members were studying at the University of Agder, Rendezvous Point are set to release their debut offering with some serious buzz about them. Featuring members who have been involved with… Continue Reading →
Comprised of musicians who have been members of Manowar, the Dictators, Rob Halford, Lizzy Borden, Udo Dirkschneider, and Cage, Death Dealer are a power metal super group for lack of a better term. Following up their debut full length “Warmaster”,… Continue Reading →
Gloryhammer are not for the faint of heart. This isn’t because their music is intensely heavy or anything, but because they sing tales of legendary and epic proportions about the saviour of the intergalactic empire, Angus McFife. For those unfamiliar… Continue Reading →
Long standing Swedish thrashers Raise Hell are back with a new line up and a new album. Hailing from Stockholm, the four piece return after a nine year absence with the follow up to “City Of The Damned” to bring… Continue Reading →
1988, a young heroin addict named Nicky met with Sister Mary and the enigmatic Doctor X and rose through the ranks of a shadowy organisation before he was imprisoned for his deeds. This story, filled with social observations and criticisms… Continue Reading →