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In my reviews and other writings, I relish the chance to show off some piece of obscure knowledge. There is an element of joy that I get that can only be found as a result of two disparate topics coming together in the most peculiar of ways. And I think, just maybe, I’ve found a … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Before & Apace – The Denisovan
Two weeks are up which means it's time for a new playlist. STOP, STOP!, SCAR OF THE SUN, GRIMGOTTS and GOJIRA released albums within these two weeks so songs from those are on the playlist. The new singles from HELLRYDER, TY MORN, BURNING WITCHES, VAN CANTO, BLOODBOUND, MORTEMIA, NEONFLY, SABATON, TANZWUT, THUNDERMOTHER and LORD OF … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST – 15.05.2021
Warning: This article contains film spoilers. It tends to be a tradition of mine to change my mind about what I write about for Mental Health Awareness week at the last minute. Watching a video from YouTube Channel Cinema Therapy gave me inspiration for this piece. For those who don't know Cinema Therapy is a … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: A Look Into Inside Out With Cinema Therapy and How The Film Helped Me
CANDLEMASS are a cornerstone of the global doom metal scene. Having emerged in 1984 from Stockholm, they’ve been around long enough to solidify a reputation as masters of their craft. Green Valley (Live In Lockdown) sees the band revisit some favourites from their lengthy back catalogue. These tracks include tracks from the acclaimed Epicus Doomicus … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Candlemass – Green Valley (Live In Lockdown)
Last year Lotty, Martin and I were discussing a game that had come out. The game had won a BAFTA award and was generally pretty well received by mental health advocates. The designer Emily Mitchell showed you six different chapters each meant to represent some aspect of mental illness. I hated it. In the moment … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Fractured Minds and How We Show Mental Illness
Note from the author: The following article was written at the peak of my worst ever mental collapse. It had been building for many years, and the wave that I’d been riding came crashing down, taking me with it. Since writing this, I have truly accepted that it’s ok to not be ok, and that … Continue reading YOUR STORIES: My View – Looking Out From The Inside
If you want metal, harmony, raw feeling, something you can’t get out of your head and will haunt, follow and entice you then I have something you can’t help but fall in love with. You desire an eclectic style that transpires into your being? Then look no further than REALITY GREY. You want a whole … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Reality Grey – Beneath This Crown
Well I must admit as a shock rock/horror glam genre, MISSTRESS didn’t disappoint and kept true to the nature and feel of the genre. However with a few of the tracks I was at first a-taken back as it was a shock to the system but in the best way, I could not have asked … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Misstress – Resurrected
Europe undoubtedly showcases some of the best Power & Speed metal out there but emerging from the shadows, is a new contender to the throne. Causing ripples in their wake from across the Atlantic, prepare yourself, for an aggressive assault on the senses with the debut album from San Diego’s NIGHTSHADOW. Get your character sheet … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nightshadow – Strike Them Dead
I was thinking that I’m beginning to have a special appreciation of the way the Dutch think about black metal. I wasn't sure what it is about that particular variety, but something captures a familiar bleakness. So I sat down and thought about it. Some time ago I reviewed the album The Comforting Grip of Misery … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Grey Aura – Zrwart Vierkant