Category ALBUM
Having put out two previous EPs since forming in 2008, ‘Free From The Clutches of Gods’ is the debut full length release of this French band. Described as ‘modern death metal’, there sure is a lot of US-styled deathcore in… Continue Reading →
For me, 1984’s ‘Metal Without Mercy’ EP was something special, so it is with a little apprehension and excitement that a new release by the reformed Ruthless should come my way. The opening gambit ‘Defender’ leaves me with no doubts… Continue Reading →
This split from Great Dane Records features two French death metal bands that have been around for a while but have not really made their mark so far. Withdrawn have been around for just over 10 years and have 2… Continue Reading →
There are times when a band’s own distinctiveness can become a millstone around their neck – when the unique path that they forged can, as the years progress, begin to resemble something of a creative straitjacket compelling them to continue… Continue Reading →
It’s been almost two years since Lord Dying released their debut album, and if the four piece have proven anything it’s that they don’t shy away from the big business names. Sanford Parker (Corrections House, Buried at Sea) recorded 2013’s… Continue Reading →
A landmark album in the pantheons of USBM and by many regarded as one of the best albums of its type, Demoncy 1999 album Joined In Darkness is up for reappraisal now courtesy of Forever Plagued records. I pretty much… Continue Reading →
Making his name with Stuck Mojo, one of the earlier pioneers of rap-metal, Bonz has embarked on his own project which took shape in 2011. Collaborating with Curt Taylor of Primer 55, BONZ released a few demos and in January… Continue Reading →
Something a bit different here from this Italian act helmed by bassist Kvasir of Abhor and Profezia infamy. Rather than doing everything himself he has on this project roped in a violinist going by the name of Ecnerual to temper… Continue Reading →
Tanzwut are an interesting bunch. Originally formed as a side project of the grandiose medieval metal themed Corvus Corax, the “Dancing Rage” (direct translation) they have gone through a few shifts in musical style before reaching this point – pounding… Continue Reading →
Thinking back to 2009, when Krakow first emerged from Bergen, Norway (despite being named after a Polish city), their debut ‘Monolith’ didn’t really tread any new ground, but was a promising slab of weighty stoner/doom metal that spoke of huge… Continue Reading →
Here we have some self-proclaimed rock ‘n’ roll heroes from Greece, yes that’s a bold PR statement, but marginally accurate! I listened to this release a few times long before I did some digging or read the PR material, I… Continue Reading →
When I read that Momentum are from Iceland and play post-metal, I immediately had visions of the recreation of vast expanses and lunar landscapes. To their credit and my shame, they don’t follow such a bland stereotype. “The Freak is… Continue Reading →