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Blackbriar - A Dark Euphony I usually like to pick a Halloween-esque album for October's album of the month and I have a great one to share with you all. The month had barely begun when I came across BLACKBRIAR's latest album A Dark Euphony. I first came across the gothic, symphonic metal troupe in … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month – October 2023
As I said in my last post, here is part two of my halfway choices. Like I said in part one; if you like what you hear from each of the YouTube clips, check the bands out and tell your friends. Without further ado, here they are in order of release date. Saint Daemon - … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Halfway Choices 2023 – Part 2
In the words of BON JOVI, we're half way there. You know what that means, it's time to reveal what albums have made my year so far. In fact, there have been so many great releases that it seemed logical to do this post in two parts. I am revealing these in the order they … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Halfway Choices 2023 – Part 1
It's happened again. Stumped on what to pick as album of the month. As every year, we honour mental health awareness month by picking an album that's helps us through dark periods of ill mental health and/or resonate with us. Both albums I have picked helped me in two very different ways. Marko Hietala - … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Albums Of The Month – May 2023
Red Rum - Book Of Legends I figured out it's been nearly ten years since I came across RED RUM, the most dastardly and delightful bunch of scallywags of the East Midlands. Over this near decade, they have brought me joy through their brilliant tales of the sea and their wonderfully, fun live shows. Their … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month – April 2023
So, your relationship has ended and heartbreak has hit you hard. Whether you initiated the break up, you were broken up with or it was a mutual decision, it’s a difficult thing to deal with and go through. It can feel like your world is crumbling around you, I know this sounds like a cliché … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: DEALING WITH HEARTBREAK
Freya Ridings - Freya Ridings Whilst it's rare for me these days to take to a new artist that isn't rock or metal, it's a welcome breath of fresh air. The latest artist to do this for me is singer-songwriter Freya Ridings. I came across her by chance when her latest single Weekends appeared on … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Album Of The Month February 2023
When a new single is so good that a social media post doesn't do it enough justice, I write a new single review. When I first heard POWERWOLF's cover of Alice Cooper classic Poison, I was taken on an unexpected nostalgia trip. It didn't feel right calling it a new single, a re-imagining or retelling … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Powerwolf Cover Alice Cooper Classic
Before the last playlist of the year is revealed, here are my honourable mentions. Grailknights: Muscle Bound For Glory Flex those muscules, don those capes and get ready to battle the evil Dr Skull in Muscle Bound For Glory, the latest escapade from GRAILKNIGHTS. This album is a real treat for all things fun, uplifting … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Honourable Mentions
In the words of ABBA, thank you for the music. I know I said that last year but it's true every single year. This has been an interesting year; a certain virus being somewhat manageable that we can live life the way we did before and being able to really reflect on how far I … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Top 10 Albums Of 2022