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Hailing from the mists of 2000, this the first solo album by Neurosis man Steve Von Till and is more a “I wonder why now?” re-release than what I’d call a timely one. Neurosis fans will have it or not… Continue Reading →
If you like your black metal to be pure as pure can be, in all its lo-fi glory then Ildjarn and his vocal companion Nidhogg should be a project that you have explored in your formative years. Formed back in… Continue Reading →
What? Another release from Corsair already?! Nah, not to worry, our much feted US rockers haven’t dashed one off; no this is a re-release of their previous second self-released EP, half an hour of music to let us know that… Continue Reading →
The Eye, interesting name for a band. Is it perhaps all seeing? If it offends thee would you pluck it out? Maybe, and if you still are eyes wide shut and in the dark, if I mentioned that this is… Continue Reading →
A quick view of my recent purchase history, where Bloody Hammers, Blood of the Sun, and other bands that pay tribute to a retro rock sound shows I’m in a real old time vibe right now. That, and a just… Continue Reading →
Whilst I may well harp on about a lack of originality in bands these days, it is important to not forget those that have no interest in rewriting the rule book, but are happy to pay homage to the bands… Continue Reading →
Where the hell to start with this one then? Well it is a lot different than anything heard since the band were reborn and got back together as Septicflesh, in fact it feels completely wrong calling them that for this… Continue Reading →
From the depths of the past arises this excellent edition of Darkthrone’s A Blaze In The Northern Sky, which still remains one of the most precious monuments of black metal history. Included is an extra DVD disc with Fenriz and… Continue Reading →
As we celebrate the news that Darkthrone are poised to release album number 15 ‘The Underground Resistance’ in February 2013 it is time to once more dip into their back catalogue which has been exhaustively reissued by label Peaceville. ‘Hate… Continue Reading →
Welcome to the school of Rogganology where you can indulge in the writings and death metal ideology of the one and only Roger “Rogga” Johansson who currently is involved with 15 active bands, six past bands and four guest appearances… Continue Reading →
It must be that time of year I have four reissues that I’m currently reviewing and all are albums that have to some point either been missing in my life or are boosted with tracks that have not seen the… Continue Reading →
All this nostalgia in metal is at least a good opportunity to join some of the dots and re-live the old days when metal hair was universally permed and speed metal riffs still sounded fresh. It’s also an opportunity to… Continue Reading →