Category ALBUM
Soilwork march on. 11 albums, umpteen singles, a few split albums and now a 4th EP is a pretty good haul for around 24 years of toil. The band’s line-up looks the same as for the last album “Verkligheten” (2019),… Continue Reading →
This Norwegian extreme metal band has been around for over 15 years releasing one demo and an album in 2004 and 2005 respectively before lying fallow from over decade until ‘Lightning Bolts’ was released in 2018. Originally formed by Violator… Continue Reading →
It has been some time since I covered a power metal release as I took the plunge with this Belgian outfit and their seventh full length. Formed as a side project by Dushan Petrossi, whose main act is Magic Kingdom,… Continue Reading →
As the UK staggers blindly away from Europe I find myself in a new relationship with Belgium. The stereotypical fare of Tintin, great beer and waffles is not the only thing drawing me towards this lowland nation. Consouling Sounds continue… Continue Reading →
Nihilistic black metal and beating death: that seems to sum up the essence of this trio from Belgium. A suitably spooky and sinister atmosphere sets us on our way before the anticipated explosion and fire. The mastering is done by… Continue Reading →
I adore the fact that so many OSDM bands are cropping up nowadays, it feels like being a part of the 90s scene, which as someone born in 93 is a pleasure to get the chance to experience for myself…. Continue Reading →
I don’t think it’s derogatory to say that there are a number of Power Metal bands which fans of the genre tend to rely on for not only turning out quality product on a regular basis, but also for being… Continue Reading →
Cosmic black metal proclaims the PR, and they sure ain’t wrong. We get four long passages, a little under forty minutes, of a deep journey into dark space under the piloting of Lennart Janssen. First track ‘Zinloos’ begins with unsettling,… Continue Reading →
Seemingly a fairly new label from Poland, Ossuary Records previously sent the melodic metal of Divine Weep our way. This time around things are slightly darker with the recently reviewed Okrutnik and Kira coming to assault our ears. The Polish… Continue Reading →
Swedish black metallers Serpents have decided to remain anonymous, with the trio in the ranks going by the names of S (drums), O (guitars, bass) and H (vocals) though I’m sure the more die-hard fans out there may know who… Continue Reading →
This is an intriguing proposition from Norway, a new act featuring some old friends taking things in an unexpected direction. Vocally we have ex Tristania singer Vibeke Stene who is naturally associated with symphonic metal. With her we are joined… Continue Reading →
Last time out, Death Dealer released a solid slice of traditional heavy/power metal with their second album “Hallowed Grounds”. Filled with all the theatrics and flair you would associate with this kind of music – big wailing vocals, adrenaline pumping… Continue Reading →