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It’s day 19 of SubRosa’s 22 date European tour and tonight the Salt Lake City quintet are hitting up Camden’s Underworld. SÜMER open the show and the local lads provide the perfect display of prog rock meets post metal. Three… Continue Reading →
Having spent the last five nights supporting Orange Goblin, Electric Citizen make their debut UK headline slot in London. Boston Music Room plays host to their final UK date and the sixth in the entirety of their European tour and,… Continue Reading →
The last of the 10-date Beehoover ‘Primitive Powers’ tour comes to an end in London, with the avantgardistic German duo bringing their psyched out noise to The Black Heart. Unfortunately, support act, Noisepicker, have had to pull out of this… Continue Reading →
We want our dive back! Well not really but it’s odd getting used to The Underworld since it’s had its spruce up. New stage, lighting, PA, floor, toilets and everything smells lemon fresh; well some of the punters don’t but… Continue Reading →
Defy the Ocean’s publicity describes this EP as “expertly weaved layers of rock with atmospheric waves of melancholy”. There are elements in “Elderflower” of post-rock and progressive patterns but what Defy the Ocean seem to be adept at most of… Continue Reading →
The Black Heart has been steadily baking in brilliant summer heat ahead of this gig. There’s the promise of fuzzy riffs and stoner grooves to add a little sweat to the steady stream of punters making their way upstairs. Tonight’s… Continue Reading →
Great line up this and a stop off on way to Rebellion Festival for many of the bands, perfect for those of us in London not able to take a holiday in the sun. Originally Mischief Brew were to open… Continue Reading →
Worshipping the old ways and apparently having been in the metal scene for over 20 years Aees is originally from Greece but resides in London. Dysemblem may well be a new name for you, as it was for me and… Continue Reading →
It’s the solstice, blessed be. The 1st day of summer and it’s been pissing it down all day, no make that all month. It also is the first of 2 special ceremonies by Fields Of The Nephilim, the second to… Continue Reading →
Yet more collateral damage from Temples Festival, however, this show has the advantage of three bands that weren’t going to play Bristol at all, so those that choose to attend this gig are perhaps getting a better deal; hats off… Continue Reading →
The prospect of seeing three different types of prog band was enticing. The Garage at Highbury is one my favourite venues, so the signs were good. I very much looked forward to this evening. First on was Arkentype from Norway…. Continue Reading →
Tonight sees some of Iceland’s finest black and death metal roll into the Black Heart, to celebrate ‘Unortheta’, the latest album from Reykjavík’s Zhrine. First up, Hveragerði’s Auðn blast melody, aggression and atmosphere in swathes. Despite the five piece’s undeniable… Continue Reading →