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Metal is kind of funny in the sense that everything is labelled as ‘essential’ or ‘ground-breaking’ or ‘a masterpiece’. “Have you ever heard this 90s Black Metal demo that only three people have heard? It’s essential listening!”. The truth of… Continue Reading →
We should have been invaded by filthy Finns this weekend and had the delights of an already postponed show from Sargeist and Behexen. Alas it was never to be and the plague carriers have been scuppered by that thing that… Continue Reading →
Following a retrospective release of all their past recordings recently, this is Finnish group Satan’s Fall’s first full length album. Their earlier material was much faster, but the bare bones of Priest and Saxon still remain on this debut. Whilst… Continue Reading →
Two years since releasing their debut, the Australian quintet Depravity are back with ‘Grand Malevolence’. and in those two years, they have been honing their craft. The riffs appear tighter and that much faster, with no beats missed during the… Continue Reading →
Let me set the scene….It was late at night in Yorkshire, the atmosphere was dense with impenetrable fog, and I was sat alone in front of a fire pit surrounded by dancing shadows cast by the flickering flames. I put… Continue Reading →
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 →