Author Paul Maddison
It is that man again, Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, Revolting, Demiurg, etc.) the most prolific death metal writer and performer of recent years. Countless projects and bands are of his creation and this time he is aided by lyricist Jill… Continue Reading →
Following on from their debut album ‘Murderer’, this Danish death metal band really have upped their game on ‘Godless’. The band has clearly developed their music and they are brave enough to have a more modern sound with an older… Continue Reading →
I have been waiting for this album for a while now, Skeletal Remains had one hell of a demo (‘Desolate Isolation’) last year, and this debut album is highly anticipated. I agree whole heartedly with the PR material, fans of… Continue Reading →
Bloodbound have a few great albums in their arsenal, but when you call your new album ‘In the Name of Metal’, you better hope it lives up to the name with such a bold statement. Thankfully, I am happy to… Continue Reading →
This is a concept album based around the Soviet/US space race in the 1950’s/60’s, Silencer are from Denver, Colorado in the United States and have been active since 1998. Whereas their early material is noted as being death/thrash, even power… Continue Reading →
It’s late on a Sunday and Overkill are in town. For those who missed their brief gig at the 100 club a couple of months back, the full European tour is now in progress, the band were also taking in… Continue Reading →
Formed in 2002 by Saint Vitus drummer Henry Vasquez and Dave Gryder, this is a band that pays homage to the great 70’s hard rock bands in a true and authentic style laden with a massive amount of Deep Purple… Continue Reading →
French band Altered Beast lay down some pretty hefty riffs, groove, thrash, and straight metal in their awesome debut album that features a nice piece of ass on the front cover! I have listened to this a hell of a… Continue Reading →
Thunderstick was the namesake of the ex-Samson drummer who formed this band in the early eighties whilst his former band was on a rapid downhill decline following the departure of Bruce Dickinson to Iron Maiden. This CD release is a… Continue Reading →
Mercia’s doom ‘n’ roll kings have been playing some remarkable music since their debut release in 2010, I have had the pleasure of catching them live a few times and the one thing that sticks out in general, and again… Continue Reading →
The Full Moon Dog festival is due to take place at the Cockpit in Leeds on October 13th 2012 and promises to showcase some of the UK’s brightest metal talent in memory of Jay Jay Winter of the mighty Asomvel…. Continue Reading →
Featuring musicians who have been a part of bands like Skullview, Nocturnal Torment, Chronic Disorder and Invasion, this is a rather different musical operation. The style is a hybrid of stoner/sludge/doom and classic Southern rock based on their older influences… Continue Reading →