Your No. 1 Source For Extreme And Atmospheric Music And Film.

Tag Rock

Vestindien – Verdande (Dark Essence)

I admit to dithering with this one as these Norse non-conformists have thrown a bit of a curveball at us and it is an album that needs a little deciphering to get to grips with. One thing I did know… Continue Reading →

Tarot – Glimpse Of The Dawn (Cruz Del Sur Music)

There’s nothing wrong with a healthy dose of ‘70’s inspired classic hard rock. Australia’s Tarot have been creating their brand since 2011, drawing inspiration from the likes of Deep Purple, Uriah Heep and Rainbow. The bands’ sophomore effort “Glimpse Of… Continue Reading →

New Model Army – Unbroken (Attack Attack / earMusic)

It might not be a simple few minutes’ walk down the road anymore but there’s nothing quite like going to a bricks and mortar record shop on release day to pick up a new album. That’s exactly what I did… Continue Reading →

High Spirits – Safe On The Other Side (High Roller Records)

It’s been over a dozen years since I first heard the high energy hard rock, borderline metal of this Chicago band with 2011’s Another Night and in that time they’ve become a go to band when I’m low with their… Continue Reading →

Ramage Inc – Humanity Has Failed (Layered Reality Productions)

There’s something satisfying about Ramage Inc’s music. I first became acquainted with them in 2013 both through their album “Feel the Waves”, which I bought at the time, and their dynamic appearances at ProgPower Europe in the same year and… Continue Reading →

Interview – Solar Sons

Dundee is hardly a city that immediately leaps to mind when thinking of classic rock and metal. Indeed, it is hardly on the tour schedule of any major acts, and the Caird Hall that once hosted the likes of Hawkwind,… Continue Reading →

1476 – In Exile (Prophecy Productions)

Delving into the themes and concepts standing behind albums and bands instead of just focusing on the music has an advantage when writing a review. Since no two world views are alike, there is always something unique to be found… Continue Reading →

Virgin Steele – The Passion Of Dionysus (Steamhammer)

Right if you are a long term fan of veterans Virgin Steele just go and buy this now, I’m sure you’ll love it as they ain’t changed. For the rest of us ‘toe dippy, see what it’s like’ people…? Well… Continue Reading →

The Abbey – Word of Sin (Season Of Mist)

I’m a fan of good cover designs, of covers that truly represent the music they are introducing, and the cover for the debut album Word of Sin by The Abbey definitely falls under that category. Held in black, tones of… Continue Reading →

Knim – When A Star Falls (S/R)

If you’d like a peek behind the curtain at how things operate at Ave Noctum Towers, allow me to give you gentle reader a rare glimpse behind the curtain of how the sausage is made, rather than the sausage itself…. Continue Reading →

Crone – Gotta Light? (Prophecy)

All good things must come to an end and it was a bit of an unwelcome shock to hear back in the early days of an already dismal year (again) that Phil Jonas had decided to lay Secrets Of The… Continue Reading →

The Hellacopters – Eyes of Oblivion (Nuclear Blast)

Addictive tunes, juicy riffs and captivating hooks: these are the promised features of this so-called “action rock” from Sweden. Add to this the corny, self-effacing name, and you’ve got this long-standing band’s eighth album. I never know how these “old”… Continue Reading →

« Older posts

© 2024 Ave Noctum — Powered by WordPress

Theme by Anders NorenUp ↑