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Uncoffined – Ceremonies Of Morbidity (Momento Mori)

Ah, the return of Uncoffined. Filled by members and former members of Winds Of Genocide and disbanded Blessed Realm, their debut album Ritual Death And Funeral Rites was a little hidden masterclass in how to make old school death/doom metal,… Continue Reading →

Minotaur Head – S/T (War Anthem Records)

This slab of grimness is the debut album of pan-European supergroup Minotaur Head; containing members of various Swedish and Dutch underground extreme metal bands, that any extreme metal fan worth his or her salt will have heard of: Hail Of… Continue Reading →

Brant Bjork and the Low Desert Punk Band – Tao Of The Devil (Napalm)

“I got all that I need… I got the green…” These are the ten words which open this album, and adequately serve as a synopsis of what to expect. Stereotypical? Perhaps.. But when you look at the mastermind behind this… Continue Reading →

Stone Witch – The Cross Of Doom (Terror From Hell)

Initially formed in France back in 2014, Stone Witch were a two piece experimental doom project which eventually expanded to become a five piece by the time of their first full length release, “The Cross Of Doom”. With influences firmly… Continue Reading →

XII Boar – Beyond The Valley Of The Triclops (S/R)

Whiskey drenched vocals, Southern state groove and big ass riffs. These are three things you can say about fast rising UK stoner rock three piece XII Boar. Formed in 2010, the three piece have been riffing their way to the… Continue Reading →

Salem’s Pot – Pronounce This! (Riding Easy)

There can be little doubt that Swedish doom rockers Salem’s Pot have a sense of humour, and don’t take themselves too seriously. What makes me think that, I hear you ask for the purposes of this review? Well, with a… Continue Reading →

Hammers Of Misfortune – Dead Revolution (Metal Blade)

Hammers Of Misfortune hail from San Francisco, California and have some serious praise behind them. Formed in 2000 with members from across the board, ranging from Amber Asylum, Gwar (live sessionist) and Death Angel, this six piece are ready to… Continue Reading →

These Hands Conspire – Sword Of Korhan (Ván)

Science fiction and heavy metal make for a wondrous partnership. Hailing from Berlin, These Hands Conspire have drawn on the classic 70’s and 80’s metal influences to create a soundtrack to their galactic tale. Debut effort, “Sword Of Korhan”, being… Continue Reading →

Arctic – S/T (Outer Battery)

Californian stoner riff worshippers, Arctic have just landed their self-titled debut after a number of years touring. Taking their cue from classic names such as Blue Cheer, Black Sabbath, Sleep and Jimi Hendrix, they’ve served up a slab of fuzz… Continue Reading →

Frank Sabbath – Telluric Wanderings (Argonauta)

Paris is generally associated with all things cultural. The spiritual home of the beatniks, the place people all associate with art, beauty and extravagance etc. So when experimental outfit Frank Sabbath shown up, promising a musical merger of two of… Continue Reading →

Purson – Desire’s Magic Theatre (Spinefarm)

We just need to be clear from the outset – Purson’s sophomore effort, “Desire’s Magic Theatre” is not a heavy metal record. However, what we must also be clear about is that this is a work that will appeal to… Continue Reading →

Cybernetic Witch Cult – Spaceous Cretaceous (S/R)

Every now and then, the big boss at AveNoctum HQ decides that we could do with another release once they’ve all been dished out and for the majority of those extras sent over, they’re pretty decent. Now this isn’t an… Continue Reading →

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