Tag Pythia
Friday 31/03/23 So passing by the Elder Gods and searching for Rex the unofficial (totally official) mascot it must be Warhorns time once more. This is the shorter festival they put on, a little attempt to welcome spring and to… Continue Reading →
It’s been 5 years since we heard new material from Symphonic Metal band Angel Nation. Not surprising really given that band founder Elina Sirala has been rather busy in her new role of singer for Leaves’ Eyes. But finally she… Continue Reading →
French Symphonic Metal band Whyzdom aren’t particularly subtle. They don’t do things by halves, but then that’s part of their appeal. Their ethos seems simple – if you are going to do Operatic, Symphonic and Classical Metal, then do them… Continue Reading →
I’ve found that most debut albums fall into two categories. They are either a band that is still finding its feet and sound, and while a “good effort” nothing to particularly write home about, or they hit the ground running… Continue Reading →
There’s no denying it, I’ve heard a lot of Symphonic Metal over many years (it wasn’t even called Symphonic Metal when I first got into it…) and I’m sure I’m not alone in recognizing how some bands from specific countries… Continue Reading →
Part 2? What the hell happened to part 1? I was sure Ancient Bards’ previous album was called “A New Dawn Ending” back in 2014. Further investigation shows that this is actually a continuation of the story from their debut… Continue Reading →
Spawned out of a cocktail of frustration and disillusionment with the music industry, BOSS HM-2 pedals and a mixture of grindcore, southern USA styled Sludge and death metal, London based five piece Lunatic Hooker are certainly an interesting mix, just… Continue Reading →
And here it is, the final curtain. The news that Stream Of Passion were calling it a day came as a big and not very pleasant surprise. They want to move on and explore other musical endeavours apparently and lead… Continue Reading →
The UK doesn’t have a vast amount of Symphonic Metal bands, but of the few we have Pythia are one of our best – I love the fact that it was formed by a former member of the Mediaeval Baebes… Continue Reading →
I have fairly enjoyed Lyriel since the German band’s third album ‘Paranoid Circus’ turned up via Femme Metal in 2009. From there the group got snapped up by AFM giving us ‘Leverage’ in 2012, an album I appear to have… Continue Reading →
It’s generally quiet this time of year and after the mayhem of gigs in December it gives the much needed chance to refresh our batteries a bit. I couldn’t think of a much better band to see to start off… Continue Reading →
Welcome to the V-Lodge. Founded over 100 years ago in Victorian times, this was a place all about decadence when visual beauty was an aesthetic that had to be followed by anyone with serious notions about joining the aristocracy, well… Continue Reading →