Don’t you just love being woken with a sound that makes you want to break out a mosh pit anywhere in the world? That all familiar sensation to metal heads can be felt in the first few seconds of a new EP titled This Dark Rage. This concoction is brought to you by Melodic Death … Continue reading EP Review: Xerosun – This Dark Rage
EP Review: Cairiss – Fall
It's usually better to be late than never in most cases. In the case of this debut EP from Southampton based post Black Metal quintet CAIRISS this most certainly applies. Their EP Fall was released at the beginning of June and it has been on the listening list since then; it's more than safe to say … Continue reading EP Review: Cairiss – Fall
I am back; I mean it this time!
Hello there everyone, hope you're all well. I apologise for the lack of updates; last month was quite eventful. Those of you who know me personally and have me on Facebook will know the news. Those of you who don't or haven't got me on Facebook; my grandma sadly passed away 1st August 2016, she … Continue reading I am back; I mean it this time!
Half Way Post
It only feels like yesterday since 2016 started and already a lot has happened. Including music releases which is what I am aiming to slowly get back into talking about. So here are the albums that have been released this year that have made my year so far. Fleshgod Apocalypse - King If you wish … Continue reading Half Way Post
Let’s Unite, Stop The Hatred
It's been over a week since the result of the referendum and to say things have been hectic since would be a huge understatement. It was a shock and huge disappoint to those who voted to remain, even those who voted leave are starting to regret their decision. I fully respect your decision, whatever you decided … Continue reading Let’s Unite, Stop The Hatred
Coming Back: Feeling Fine
It's been a while since I last posted so I will start with a hello and how are you. I'm now doing extremely well; I am the happiest I have been for a really long time. Until nearly three weeks ago I was out of work, I was for a good few months. I'm going … Continue reading Coming Back: Feeling Fine
Album Review: Primitai – Night Brings Insanity
To find a great melodic metal band to possibly fill the shoes of a band like the mighty IRON MAIDEN seems to be like finding riches in a gold mine these days; there have been a few great finds, one of the newest ones to come into the frame is UK based heavy metal outfit … Continue reading Album Review: Primitai – Night Brings Insanity
“I love to do the songs on the guitar and strip down the songs we have”
Anneke Van Giersbergen is one of the most underated vocalists around, really versatlie and talented. Find out what happened when I caught up with her on one of her UK dates on her acoustic tour. Hello Anneke, how are you doing? I’m fine thanks, I’m really happy to be in the UK. It’s good to … Continue reading “I love to do the songs on the guitar and strip down the songs we have”
Album Review: Avatar – Feathers And Flesh
AVATAR are a more than interesting presence that recently emerged into the metal community. Their dark, twisted circus sideshow built around grooving melodic death metal and their engaging live shows have gained them a large fan base over the past decade. The latest addition to their list of tales, a.k.a. their discography, is a fable … Continue reading Album Review: Avatar – Feathers And Flesh
“In a way it’s new but with old school features that can elevate the album as an art form again.”
This was my first interview for Distorted Sound magazine, it was with AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström and we chatted about various items such as their latest album, about songs being radio friendly and tales about animals. How are you doing on this lovely evening? I’m doing well, now there’s a blue sky outside and here I am … Continue reading “In a way it’s new but with old school features that can elevate the album as an art form again.”