Tag UK
A bit more mainstream than some of the works reviewed on this site, Black Orchid Empire do pride themselves on a combination of heaviness, melody, emotion power and rhythmic complexity. If done well, this is a potent combination. The band… Continue Reading →
I’m resisting with every pore in my body to start this review with “Ahoy”, “Me-Hearties” or even a lazily barked “Geearrgh!”, because it’s just too easy. Besides, Red Rum have all that covered and already have their work cut out… Continue Reading →
It doesn’t seem like three years since this Birmingham wrecking ball of a band graced my review lists but that’s what pandemics do for you I suppose. Time doesn’t just distort in one direction it gets bent out of shape… Continue Reading →
Having released a two track demo in September 2022 the duo of Adam Watts and Tom Bradfield have quickly released their debut album with its seemingly curious title and equally curious, if a little disturbing, cover art. Both of the… Continue Reading →
Whilst attempting to tame technology to do my bidding and failing quite miserably, I finally manage to take a tour on the dusty backroads of the internet where you usually find all the good things. Not the rain slicked, hyper… Continue Reading →
If there ever was a soundtrack to what is happening in the world today then UK’s Utilitarian sum it up through 14 tracks of pervading sonic vehemence. Their last couple of releases were unrelenting and vitriolic tirades about the world… Continue Reading →
“If you aren’t angry, you aren’t paying attention” – this saying never rings truer than on ‘To Know the Light’. Pulling inspiration from the recent strikes, riots and boycotts that have swept through society, the third offering from Liverpool’s Dawn… Continue Reading →
I’m going to have to be honest here and embarrass myself in public; I love black metal and have a genuine soft spot for the unique UK variety. I have been aware of Old Forest since…well actually probably since their… Continue Reading →
This Medway group are quite a brutal bunch of souls; their live outings have been energetic and heavy as hell. This is their latest release, but if you are not conversant, than their motto is “beards, metal, F*ck You”. This… Continue Reading →
U.K. slam monster Colpoclesis have been consistently pushing the boundaries since their inception. Taking the worst of what humanity and society has to offer and using that to inspire further darkness and despair, resulting in a negative feedback loop of… Continue Reading →
A new Haken album is always a treat. Grandiose, playful and above all prog, all of the band’s back catalogue has burst with imagination. My personal favourite is “Affinity” (2016). But I can hear harrumphing from other followers of the… Continue Reading →
Something a bit deliciously different here but boundaries are meant to be pushed and we cannot be listening to the same styles all the time, things would quickly get stale. Heading off to the south coast and the seaside City… Continue Reading →