Over the past few years as a journalist specialising in Metal I have heard many a comment about what is considered "proper metal" and what is the "right look" for a metal head. My personal opinion? The term is stupid, metal is meta; whether it's the fun frivolities of glam, the dark beauty of black. … Continue reading What Is “Proper Metal”? Metal Isn’t A Fashion Show
Album Review: DELAIN – Lunar Prelude
Over the past couple of years Dutch Symphonic Metal troupe DELAIN having been wowing audiences with their strong melodies and incredible live shows. They are due to release another full length studio album, to keep punters waiting in suspense and their keep expectations high, they have released an EP titled “Lunar Prelude”, it contains some … Continue reading Album Review: DELAIN – Lunar Prelude
The World According To Lotty: The Power Of Music and Autism
Things got to me leaving me quite low these past few days; in this latest vlog I explain how the power of music lifted me and how important it is. I also explain my autism further and how music helped me find a passion, a voice and a reason to speak out.
The World According To Lotty: British Black Metal Documentary Review
Over the past few days there was a documentary being shared amongst my friends within the metal community. It was a documentary about British Black Metal where interviews with bands took place alongside music videos and live footage from their shows. I have been apart of the community for several years now and find myself … Continue reading The World According To Lotty: British Black Metal Documentary Review
The World According To Lotty: Support The Scene – Why Is It Enjoyable?
I went to a showcase in London Saturday, my first time experiencing the underground scene in London and I loved every moment. Talking to someone about how important our scene is, he asked a very interesting question. something along the lines of "Why do they think they won't enjoy it?" Which got me thinking. Here … Continue reading The World According To Lotty: Support The Scene – Why Is It Enjoyable?
Album Review: Prong – X-No Absoulutes
Having spent a while within the metal community the name PRONG seems to be a household name when Underground Metal is concerned; especially within the Hardcore and Crossover sub genres. They are due to release their tenth studio album “X-No Absoulutes” that show us they are still here and they mean business. PRONG initially started … Continue reading Album Review: Prong – X-No Absoulutes
Album Review: Fleshgod Apocalypse – King
Imagine this: You press play on a new album; there is absolute silence for a few seconds. This is followed by an atmospheric build up of orchestral music. This smoothly transitions into a beautiful sweeping melody that reminds the listener of an epic battle scene. This particular piece of music grabs you from the moment … Continue reading Album Review: Fleshgod Apocalypse – King
“The album title depicts being the ‘black sheep’ of the music industry”
After reviewing their promising upcoming released I was only more than honoured to interview one of Britain's best upcoming acts SANGUINE for Metal Temple. Here we speak about their upcoming album, what drinks they would like named after them and being an outsider in the music industry.
Single Review: King Goat – Conduit
It's no secret that the South Of England is seeing a promising rise in the number of remarkable upcoming music acts; the latest track to prove this theory comes from Brighton Progressive Doom Metal quintet KING GOAT and it only raises anticipation for their upcoming album. KING GOAT hail from Brighton and I have seen for myself … Continue reading Single Review: King Goat – Conduit
EDEN’S CURSE: A Retrospective Look Back At A Decade Of Eden’s Curse
Yesterday afternoon a very special band celebrated an important milestone in their career. Saturday 16th January 2016 saw multi national Melodic Metal heroes EDEN'S CURSE celebrating their tenth anniversary. To celebrate A&D Productions released a incredibly insightful documentary that, the title appropriately suggests, is a retrospective look back on what is actually an incredible history. In this … Continue reading EDEN’S CURSE: A Retrospective Look Back At A Decade Of Eden’s Curse