Author Paul Maddison
Wanton Attack are a Swedish duo who personify the classic Swedish metal scene, a new force to be reckoned with indeed. The duo are Micael Zetterberg (vocals/drums) and Niklas Holm (guitars/bass). The album PR material cites early Mercyful Fate, this… Continue Reading →
Epic metal is a term that’s used for almost anything, it’s a fun one to pick the bones of. These wild Texans come at you with a 9 track debut. For those who crave vinyl, that version is coming later,… Continue Reading →
This is a debut release from SpeedSlayerVenom worshipping Hellcrash from Italy. Originally this came out on another label in February, Dying Victims bring you the vinyl and digital assault. Of course, evil is everywhere, its natural based on the name,… Continue Reading →
German black thrashers Nocturnal have not released anything since 2014, except for an EP last year in fact, but that was the last time I heard from them. I remember chaotic gig madness in London way back in 2008, of… Continue Reading →
This is German metal punk, a filthy fury of aggression that I made first reference to on their ‘Raw Nights’ release. This is more gutter level than perhaps the more well-known sounds of a band like Midnight and not quite… Continue Reading →
I have been following this Portland, Oregon band’s path on an online music platform. Following a few raw releases ‘The Exterminating Angel’ is in my mind a warped doom vision! Perplexing reality with hints of thunderous doom riffs right out… Continue Reading →
This is raw Polish black metal, the band’s third release and for those looking for technicality, look somewhere else. Based on my experience with their back catalogue, I was fully expecting what we have here. ‘Czuję zapach Twojej cipy’ (‘I… Continue Reading →
This Polish black metal band can be summed up as follows: melodic anger with a wealth of expression. It is not often I delve into this world for reviews, I normally keep this experience personal. However, I found favour with… Continue Reading →
Denmark has some legendary bands, Witch Cross are a name that crops up a lot. Their seminal classic from 1984 ‘Fit for Fight’ is well referenced. Indeed, a few years back in 2013 they returned with ‘Axe to Grind’. For… Continue Reading →
Chile’s Lucifer’s Hammer have stepped up their game for this new release. Since their ‘Night Sacrifice’ demo from 2013, they have been one of the better quality traditional metal purveyors from South America, and worldwide for that matter. If you… Continue Reading →
Philadelphia’s Blazon Rite released ‘Dulce Beillum Inexpertis” last year and received much underground acclaim. Afflicted with the current pandemic and the restrictions it brought, studio time and rehearsals were hard to find. However, the band went with the DIY approach… Continue Reading →
Denmark’s seasoned thrashers ae back with their tenth album (did you spot the clue!) and after a series of high quality releases over the past few years, ‘X’ is what you would come to expect of the modern Artillery sound…. Continue Reading →