The Body / Krieg – Split
A collaborative effort between two or more bands is not an unheard of concept, especially within our world’s more avant garde entities, from the sublime - Scott Walker and Sunn O))) - to the not so...
View ArticleCaligula’s Horse – Bloom
In recent years Australia has given a burgeoning and genuinely exciting scene of metal, particularly those of a progressive nature. From the likes of Karnivool to recent genre alchemists Ne...
View ArticlePomegranate Tiger – Boundless
Since the release of debut album 'Entities' in 2013, one man instrumental wizard Martin Andres (Pomegranate Tiger) have garnered considerable attention in the tech metal and djent circles, with a...
View ArticleThe Mute Gods- Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
You would think that strenuous touring schedules with both Steven Wilson and Steve Hackett would take up enough of one’s time, but somehow Nick Beggs manages to juggle this with studio session work and...
View ArticleGod Of Deception- Stephen John Tovey of The King Is Blind
Amidst the familiar tales and experiences of bands taking great amounts of time to find their feet, make a mark and find an audience, sometimes there are the stories of those who seem to have the Midas...
View ArticleHypno5e- Shores Of The Abstract Line
Over their duration, French progressive metallers Hypno5e have always shown signs of innovation and grandeur, albeit alongside plenty of familiarity from the likely sources and stalwarts of the genre...
View ArticleDevil’s Advocate – Stephen John Tovey of The King Is Blind Part II
They have only been a fully functioning unit for a short few years, but in what has already been a busy and exciting life span which has seen The King Is Blind become a fast rising and important part...
View ArticleHeadspace- All That You Fear Is Gone
Its hard to believe that its been four years since prog metaller’s Headspace released their debut album I Am Anonymous (InsideOut), as its strength and freshness in a, at times, stagnant progressive...
View ArticleDanimal Cannon – Lunaria
If there is one thing that metallers seem to love, its nostalgia; endlessly lusting over the past and claiming that things in the modern day just aren’t as good as they used to be, or wanting to revert...
View ArticleAmon Amarth- Jomsviking
It seems to be somewhat overlooked just how impressive Swedish death metallers Amon Amarth have grown in terms of status and position, especially for an extreme act. Somewhat under the radar for many...
View ArticleGood Tiger- A Head Full of Moonlight
Despite being a brand new band about to release their full debut, Good Tiger actually have quite the pedigree in their ranks. With a lineup which contains former TesseracT singer Elliot Coleman,...
View ArticleThree Trapped Tigers- Silent Earthling
Since the release of their debut album Route One Or Die (Blood And Biscuits) half a decade ago, Three Trapped Tigers have become quite a niche and almost cult act. Far from a household name, but those...
View ArticleGorguts- Pleiade’s Dust
It is truly hard to believe that it has actually been around 3 years since death metal pioneers Gorguts returned to action. Still seeming like such a short time ago, but it really was back in 2013 when...
View ArticleCaricature- Stampede
Considering their cathartic ability to bring not only happiness, but comfort and even purpose to people’s lives, it is perhaps surprising that musicians have not really composed songs on the subject of...
View ArticleArchitects – All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
For the most part, Metalcore is a genre with an air of defiance and empowering; normally a genre that is anthemic and uplifting with a positive message throughout. On latest album album All Our Gods...
View ArticleAyreon – The Theater Equation
If there is one thing that cannot be denied about Arjen Anthony Lucassen, it’s that he has a very bold vision when it comes to his music and it’s presentation. In Ayreon in particular, he shows...
View ArticleThe Jelly Jam – Profit
With the likes of Dream Theater’s John Myung and Ty Tabor of King’s X in their ranks (alongside Winger’s Rod Morgenstien), one would expect The Jelly Jam to be an ambitious and challenging progressive...
View ArticleBlack Crown Initiate- Selves We Cannot Forgive
Over the course of an EP and a full length release, progressive death metallers Black Crown Inititate have been building a heady reputation. Unlike many of their prog/death hybrid peers who focus on...
View ArticleThe Pineapple Thief- Your Wilderness
Recent years have seen The Pineapple Thief mastermind Bruce Soord in an experimental and pace changing mindset to say the least. From the electronica driven prog of his Wisdom Of Crowds album, his...
View ArticleDevin Townsend Project- Transcendence
It’s hard to talk about Devin Townsend without mentioning the word “prolific”. At this stage it’s almost a cliché to state in regards to him, but it certainly rings true as we seemingly never have to...
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