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Californian Sludge-friendly, experimental noise metal outfit Will Haven have been around for coming on 20 years now, but aside from the critically acclaimed “Carpe Diem”, released in 2001 and a few big tours in between spells of breaking up and… Continue Reading →
Heavy/stoner/doom could mean a lot of things in terms of musical references, but America’s (Virginia) Valkyrie are just that… Soaked in retro and vibe, based on the works of their previous outings, ‘Shadows’ can only be an improvement right? Damn… Continue Reading →
I really enjoyed the debut album ‘Suspended In The Brume Of Eos’ from Minnesotan band Obsequae. Both the band name and the album title projected a real sense of intrigue and mystery before I even heard a note and luckily… Continue Reading →
Since first recording a demo release in 1988, Sathanas (from the US) have been crafting their evil blackened death metal for many to enjoy and what an impact this release has from start to finish! You may be sitting comfortably,… Continue Reading →
After signing on with Season of Mist, Sludge titans Weedeater had their entire back catalogue re-issued and one of the notable highlights was the re-issuing of the legendary “…And Justice For Y’all”, their debut album and one considered to be… Continue Reading →
Just a couple of days before typing up this review I was riding public transport through the expensive end of the capital’s retail district, the sort of area where high end shops cluster together to display their wares in a… Continue Reading →
After the let-down of their last album, Six Feet Under are back. Shorn of Ola Englund and the immense presence of Kevin Talley, the band now consists of Chris Barnes and Steve Swanson, along with Jeff Hughell and new drummer… Continue Reading →
David Shankle is most famous for being one of the axemen in the true metal warriors and most self-indulgent bands in the world… No, not Morrissey, I’m on about Manowar. Holding his hammer high between 1988 and 1994, Shankle is… Continue Reading →
Mirror Queen are a four piece who hail from NYC. The band play a blend of progressive rock with lavish helpings of 80’s NWOBHM and a glazing of psychedelica and stoner rock for good measure. Formed from the ashes of… Continue Reading →
I think it’s fair to say that there are a few clues as to the style of this record, from the moment you read the title and look at the artwork. Acid King; a bit trippy mabye? ‘Middle of Nowhere,… Continue Reading →
As much as Nightbringer’s career-defining Ego Dominus Tuus impressed me in my capacity as a good-for-nothing, chin-stroking writer, I never quite bonded with it in the way I’d initially expected. True, it’s often the case that reality fails to match… Continue Reading →
Ah blasphemy…how I’ve missed you! In a scene increasingly dominated by black metal bands on a mission to push a more progressive and folk-fueled side (or indeed, try to convince you that they aren’t “black metal” at all), it’s nice… Continue Reading →