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HORNWOOD FELL released their first album, aptly named Hornwood Fell, in 2014 and have since then have released a further four albums with Cursed Thoughts being their fifth release in six years. This album has been released as a concept album, drawing from ideas from two prolific gothic writers. For the first selection of the … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hornwood Fell – Cursed Thoughts
Ever wondered what the love child of RAMMSTIEN and ENSIFERUM would sound like? Give FEUERSCHWANZ a listen and that should give you a rough idea. They are due to release their latest record Das elfte Gebot (The Eleventh Commandment) soon. Due to the strong sounds that are both powerful and fun, this is a strong … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Feuerschwanz – Das elfte Gebot
Within the melodic and progressive metal community, Mike LePond is a hard name to miss. He is one of the most respected and skilled bassists on the scene. He is most well known for his work with SYMPHONY-X and he is due to release a third studio album with his own band MIKE LEPOND’S SILENT … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins – Whore Of Babylon
Orphnē is the most recent musical offering from MAUD THE MOTH, a music movement brought into being by Amaya López-Carromero, a Madrid born pianist, singer, and songwriter. MAUD THE MOTH is Amaya’s alter ego, a conduit that she uses to explore and create music that is greatly influenced by her own personal life experiences. Through this medium, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Maud The Moth – Orphnē
Before I begin, I would like to note that this particular review will likely contain the most swearing on this website. HEATHEN BEAST have opinions and that opinion is largely “f this and f that” HEATHEN BEAST originate in Mumbai, India. They are a black, grind and death metal trio formed of Carvaka (Vocals/Guitars), Samkhya … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Heathen Beast – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised But It Will Be Heard
Black Metal is a genre in which the lyrics tend to focus on a strong anti-religious stance. For most of the bands you might have heard of, the source of the artists is likely Christianity. For the most part, the bands are protected in this by various freedom of speech laws, excluding obvious examples like … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Al-Namrood – Wala’at
Nottingham is well renowned for its folk tales of the legendary Robin Hood, but if you are to find some new(ish) tales to discover, you would be best looking amongst its present day music scene.CADENCE NOIR are a Gothic Folk N’ Roll band that play foot stomping folk rock infused with elements of blues, metal … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Cadence Noir – A Reckless Endeavour
Five years since their previous full length album, THIRTEEN STARS are giving their all with a new album titled Finest Ramshackle Jam. Eagerly anticipated for what seems like an eternity, the record is a masterpiece! It combines fantastic musicianship with fine production work and some new (yet old sounding) ideas, taking influence from some of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Thirteen Stars – Finest Ramshackle Jam
Well I must admit the Brits have done it again with another gloriously controversial Death Metal album. FOETAL JUICE (yes that is their name) has a brutal and incredibly heavy Death Metal album that is called Gluttony. The one thing you can count on from a Death Metal band is controversy and these lads deliver … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Foetal Juice – Gluttony
Well ladies and gents there is another fantastic, technically gifted, passionate, ear splitting and heart pounding Canadian Thrash Metal band that has made a truly astounding album. One that even the gods of old would love listening to. I was quite astounded that this band from Quebec were doing an album where all the vocals … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Anonymus – La Bestia