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After years of delving into the rock and metal music sphere, you think you have seen it all and nothing else could possibly surprise you. Wait until you hear SUIDAKRA’s latest release and then tell us if things still seem predictable. Cimbric Yarns can mean two things dependent on the listener. For those who have … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: SuidAkrA – Cimbric Yarns
Visions Of Atlantis – The Deep & The Dark If you read my albums post, you would have seen that one of the key things I said about the album was that a lot of things that came across in the record were relatable. Particularly when it comes to dealing with mental illness, temptation and … Continue reading Top 10 Singles 2018: Number 1 and Honourable Mentions
So you have seen the first half of my top ten singles, before I reveal my number one song here is the second half of my top ten singles of 2018. 5. Amaranthe – Countdown For years I have admired AMARANTHE. Their unique fusion of electro pop and metal has ensured some solid material and … Continue reading Top 10 Singles 2018: 5 – 2
As well as albums, 2018 has been a brilliant year for songs too. There are many reasons why these songs have made it to my top ten. From relating to me personally on deep levels to simply making me smile, these songs have made a place on my top ten singles. Usually when the song … Continue reading Top 10 Singles 2018: 10 – 6
Dark Sarah - The Golden Moth Usually picking a number one record of the year is a tricky feat. It is a task that often takes days, weeks, even months to decide. From the moment I listened to DARK SARAH’s The Golden Moth, I knew this was my number one choice. There are many reasons … Continue reading Top 10 Albums 2018: Number 1 Album and Honourable Mentions
So you have seen the first part of my top ten, hope you enjoyed reading that. Here is the second part of my top 10 before I reveal the number one choice. 5. Arion – Life Is Not Beautiful This was a surprise this year. I had heard of ARION but never listened to them … Continue reading Top 10 Albums 2018: 5 – 2
It is more than safe to say that this year has just been full of fantastic releases. Ones I had the pleasure to review and listen to months before release yet feeling the frustration of not being able to share it with my nearest and dearest until release date. Some that I came across for … Continue reading Top 10 Albums 2018: 10 – 6
MIRRATAL are a symphonic/power metal band from Ukraine and they are getting ready to release their debut album Castaway in January 2019. In the meantime you can gather a taste of their sound with their latest single Abyss Of Lunacy that will open up the proceedings. They contain an intriguing sound that makes you want … Continue reading SINGLE REVIEW: Mirratal – Abyss Of Lunacy
Ever wondered what Cthulhu sounded like on the other end of a phone? Thanks to Italian metal force NANOWAR OF STEEL, the answer can be found. Their current release, Stairway To Valhalla, could even give STEEL PANTHER a run for their money in the parody department. It takes us on a journey through a mesh of metal genres ranging … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nanowar Of Steel – Stairway To Valhalla
Finding an original sound these days is like trying to find riches in a gold mine. Hard rockers HANDSOME JACKare the latest band to fit that category. Their sound isn’t as heavy as CLUTCH yet it’s a lot more raw than BLACK STONE CHERRY. So, it is hard to say who their sound is similar to for comparison. They … Continue reading ALBUM REIVEW: Handsome Jack – Everything’s Gonna Be Alright