Tag Metallica
Abbath. His press blurb calls him “The Lemmy of Black Metal”, and as much as I wanted to revolt against this idea, I have to agree. He’s had some much-publicised troubles in the last couple of years, but he appears… Continue Reading →
Bangalore, India isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think about heavy metal. However, such is the reach of our music that geographical and cultural boundaries are forever crossed. Kryptos have been at the forefront of Indian… Continue Reading →
Finland’s Hooded Menace return after 3 and a half years with their sixth full length release, and what a sound for sore ears it is. It is easy to see why these guys are held in such high esteem around… Continue Reading →
Third album from Canadian blackened thrashy metal outfit. Though I must confess to not being familiar with their debut, I thoroughly enjoyed 2019s sophomore release “Heaven that Dwells Within”. This one is a bit different though; whilst elements of the… Continue Reading →
Urne’s first EP, 2018’s “The Mountain Of Gold” offered a tantalising look at what a couple of ex-Hang The Bastard guys could offer as they went in search of a more progressive sound. Joe Nally (bass, vocals) and Angus Neyra… Continue Reading →
With an impressive 25-year career, Switzerland’s Impure Wilhelmina drop album number seven. Line-up changes have not deterred them as they continue to straddle the rock/metal divide. Michael Schind has remained the group’s creative force throughout. Opening with a muscular, swirling riff… Continue Reading →
French five-piece outfit Los Disidentes Del Sucio Motel release their fourth long player after several years of quiet. This is a band that is a little hard to pigeon hole from a genre point of view. “Polaris” finds them stretching… Continue Reading →
Motorjesus have been banging about since 2006. The German three piece band have had a steady stream of full length album releases and “Hellbrekaer” is their sixth. Riding a fine line between hard rock and classic heavy metal, theirs is… Continue Reading →
Bristol thrashers, Detritus have been around far longer than their recorded output suggests. Formed in 1989, “Myths” represents only the bands third long play release. Leaning on the usual thrash suspects as influences, fans will no doubt be eager after… Continue Reading →
There is, in the world of music, a few words that will strike fear into your heart, words such as ‘Machine Head’s new album’ or ‘Cannibal Corpse’s new concept jazz influenced latest EP’ and yes, I know I’m being a… Continue Reading →
Veteran German thrashers Accuser have come roaring back with this self-titled release. Album number 12 finds them in a delightfully skull crushing mood with the return of lead guitarist René Shütz giving proceedings a classic lift. Like an aural explosion,… Continue Reading →
Four years after their independently released debut, UK based Metallers Synthetic return with the backing of Rock Of Angels Records and continue to expand the boundaries of their Metallic soundscape. Approaching Metal from a modern groove-laden standpoint, this Dark Heavy… Continue Reading →