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Coffins – The Fleshland (Relapse)

Japanese doom/death metal you say? Count me in! I tried to research this band but information on them is like gold dust… However, they have been making music since back in 1995, an impressive 6 album releases before this one… Continue Reading →

Church Of Misery – Thy Kingdom Scum (Rise Above)

I do kind of have to say this but the serial killer subject matter that this album relentlessly follows like its predecessors does kind of conflict me slightly at times. It’s a matter of geographical and time location which meant… Continue Reading →

Fastkill – Bestial Thrashing Bulldozer (Pulverised)

“Oh goody,” I thought, “I do love a bit of girly goth metal….” Nah, just kidding. Yep Fastkill are so thrash they probably eat thrashed ‘n’ shredded wheat for breakfast. They are also Japanese and this is their sixth release… Continue Reading →

Yakuza Hunters: The Revenge Duel in Hell – Shinichi Okuda (Cine Du Monde)

I was quite kind to the first Yakuza Hunters movie but it was a lot of fun and I could not fault the bevy of beauties in it or the throwback style to 70s Pinky Violence movies. I ended off… Continue Reading →

Blaze – Blaze (High Roller Records)

From Japan, this is a traditional heavy metal band and not to be confused with the other Blaze from Japan (or Mr Bayley) This album is something of a heavy metal classic, even though it has a current release date…. Continue Reading →

Sigh – In Somniphobia

Artist: Sigh Title: In Somniphobia Type: Album Label Candlelight It’s always a great pleasure to be confronted with a new Sigh album but the Japanese maestros do make us work for it by twisting any preconceived notions around and turning… Continue Reading →

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