Taking their name from a river in hell this Irish / Icelandic band was conceived at first as a one-man project by Joseph Deegan also of Verminous Serpent. By debut album ‘Deluge’ he was joined by highly regarded drummer Bjarni… Continue Reading →
With just four tracks, only two of which could be considered songs in the traditional sense, my initial impression of “Fleshvoid To Naught” was dismay at what appeared to be an incoherent jumble of half formed ideas drowning in a… Continue Reading →
Iceland appears to have overtaken Finland in terms of metal bands per capita, and Sinmara are one of the more recognisable names hailing from the land of fire and ice. After causing quite a stir with their 2014 debut album… Continue Reading →
One man projects in the Metal world may not be uncommon but they have always intrigued me. The sense of isolation from an individual, the thought that only a single solitary person has the willingness, desire and drive to create… Continue Reading →
Friday 25th March 2016 Taking things at a more leisurely pace during Friday I spent more money on some newer albums from the excellent Katakomben record shop situated a few minutes from the hotel. Ploughing through their racks meant another… Continue Reading →
If ever there was a country where you would expect the most bleak and soul crushing black metal to emerge and be procreated from then it is definitely Iceland. Having loved “In Terra Profugus” immensely I was keen to discuss… Continue Reading →