ALBUM REVIEW: Everdawn – Cleopatra

As most of you know, Symphonic Metal is my personal favourite sub-genre of metal. It shows you that opposites can attract to create something truly special. EVERDAWN’s upcoming record Cleopatra showcases this remarkably well, it also shows us why the band are future icons for this genre. The album kicks off with Ghost Shadow Requiem. … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Everdawn – Cleopatra →

ALBUM REVIEW: Therion – Leviathan

Whatever end of the metal music spectrum you prefer, THERION are a hard name to miss. I knew the band name but never sat down to listen to them until now. After hearing the epic sounds of their latest album Leviathan, it makes me wonder why I hadn’t started listening to them sooner. As mentioned, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Therion – Leviathan →

ALBUM REVIEW: Pine Ridge – Can’t Deny

Hailing from Yekaterinburg, dubbed the "Third Capital of Russia" the young four-piece band PINE RIDGE delivered their latest LP, Can't Deny, back in December. Founded in 2014 by a group of History students at Omsk State University, PINE RIDGE's sound oozes historical blues-rock with 70's psychedelia and stoner elements thrown into the mix. Whilst the … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Pine Ridge – Can’t Deny →

ALBUM REIVEW: Harakiri For The Sky – Mӕre

When I received this album to review it snowed here in the UK, a fresh blanket of snow coated much of the country. I sat at my desk, hot coffee in hand and pressed play on the first track. The first track played, then the second and I pressed pause. Fate had conspired to provide … Continue reading ALBUM REIVEW: Harakiri For The Sky – Mӕre →

ALBUM REVIEW: Victor Sierra – Imperfect Meridians

The latest album from Paris based Steampunk outfit Victor Sierra is a thundering call to arms for any willing to step aboard their Starship, The Hydrogen Queen, and ride with them into epic glory amidst the great expanse. The band are best known for their eclectic live shows and commitment to the fictional universe in … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Victor Sierra – Imperfect Meridians →

ALBUM REVIEW: Cellar Twins – Duality

Start the new year off with a BANG! The heavy hitting, brilliantly written Duality from Belgian band CELLAR TWINS is a must-hear for fans of AVENGED SEVENFOLD, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM. Already a contender for my album of year, this really packs a punch! On January 29th 2021, Belgian rockers CELLAR TWINS are … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Cellar Twins – Duality →

ALBUM REVIEW: Soen – Imperial

I’m going to do you a favour reader and skip to the conclusion of this review. Imperial by SOEN is an amazing release. It flows seamlessly from track to track and never quite relinquishes the hold it has over the listener or the groove they find themselves within. The mellower parts don’t just serve to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Soen – Imperial →

ALBUM REVIEW: Red Cain – Kindred: Act II

One of things I am going to try this year is listen to more new bands and dive into the unknown as I tended to play it safe last year. Well given what went on, sticking to what's familiar seemed like the safe option. RED CAIN seemed like a good place to start this new … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Red Cain – Kindred: Act II →

ALBUM REVIEW: Dread Sovereign – Alchemical Warfare

DREAD SOVEREIGN is the side project of Alan Nemtheanga (PRIMORDIAL) where he branches out, picks up a bass and decides to have a go at something a bit different. The band features Con Ri on Drums (CONAN, KRAWWL, MALTHUSIAN) and Bones on guitar (ex-DE NOVISSIMIS). I went into this album expecting something akin to outtakes … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dread Sovereign – Alchemical Warfare →