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Okay, so Skarlett Riot might not be standard Ave Noctum fare, but we all need our guilty pleasures and to be honest, Skarlett Riot are one that we shouldn’t feel embarrassed about. Having been working hard since 2010, they have… Continue Reading →
Once upon a time there was a London metal scene, smug and self-satisfied with the plethora of bands turning out on a weekly basis at venues such as the Red Eye and The Standard. Then in 1999 along came a… Continue Reading →
If you care to rewind back to a time before Covid stretched its shit caked claws into society’s chest and ripped out all that is good, clean and holy, to a sunny August afternoon in 2019 when I was fortunate… Continue Reading →
Just in case anyone thinks it’s a bit harsh that some young whipper-snappers have come along and nicked the name of the well-known German Melodic Metal band from the 80’s, it’s OK, it is actually that very same Victory from… Continue Reading →
It’s been seven long years since ‘Blood In, Blood Out’ came out, & I’m trying to decide to say “it was worth the wait” or that “it didn’t come soon enough” since both are equally valid, but things being what… Continue Reading →
In his ongoing quest to be featured in one in every three heavy metal bands, Tomas Lindberg is – aside from his main stint as vocalist for a little-known band called “At The Gates” – also the vocalist for The… Continue Reading →
This is a well-travelled disc. Stormgrey themselves hail from Lithuania, not exactly a hotbed of extremity looking at Metal Archives. The label are French and they posted it out to us in England. A month later it finally arrives with… Continue Reading →
My attempt to arrive for this gig at the insanely early door time of 6.15 was thwarted by the TransPennine traffic bedlam of a Thursday evening rush hour. I was keen to see the openers Greek melodic death metal… Continue Reading →
To say this album came as a bit of a surprise would not be an understatement but rest assured it is very much a closing statement from the Romanian group who started their journey as Wiccan Rede back in 1994…. Continue Reading →
The man with a band, a choir and enough guest musicians to form a football team is back. Tom de Wit is nothing but prolific, but with that it must be said that he bursts with ideas, branching out from… Continue Reading →
I’ve been having a discussion with my son. Stay with me on this, it will have relevance! He’s been playing the “Shadow of War” game on the Xbox. “I like it – I mean, it’s got loads of flaws, and… Continue Reading →
Well, it’s only been about 25 years plus a couple added for Covid cancellations but the truth is I never expected to be able to see and for the 1st time actually review a Gaye Bykers On Acid show, but… Continue Reading →