TesseracT- Errai
Brit proggers TesseracT have never been ones to be even remotely stagnant with their sound, always looking for opportunity to expand and develop. Alongside their three album catalogue which has seen...
View ArticleTardive Dyskinesia- Harmonic Confusion
It is said that you should never judge a book by its cover; and whereas this is mostly a great mantra to live by, when a little known band comes out of nowhere with an album cover very reminiscent of...
View ArticleJohn Wesley- A Way You’ll Never Be
Much like a certain famous fellow Porcupine Tree member, guitarist John Wesley has had a busy schedule since that band’s hiatus; particularly with a prominent solo career (which of course also started...
View ArticleWang Wen – Sweet Home, Go
Formed in 1999 in Dalian, China; Wang Wen are relative unknowns in the West, despite previous works being well received by those in the know and despite previous tours with the likes of Mono and...
View ArticleA Sense Of Gravity- Atrament
When it comes to so called progressive metal, far too many bands are too willing to tread easy territory and ape their peers. Very few under this umbrella actually seek to be original and stand out....
View ArticleStarset – Vessels
The merging of tech metal with pop sensibilities is hardly a new concept; the ‘Djent’ movement is arguably (for better or worse) the prime example of such, whilst recently the likes of Chon have really...
View ArticleCynic – Uroboric Forms, The Complete Demo Collection
'Uroboric Forms - The Complete Demo Collection' (Century Media) sees the much sought-after demos from the late 80’s to early 90’s finally released together in one package. The release encompasses the...
View ArticleGhost Iris – Blind World
It is safe to say that tech metal is currently thriving, both in terms of numbers and wealth of talent. With festivals completely dedicated to such artists, including the world famous Euroblast, there...
View ArticleSuicide Silence- Suicide Silence
Since the release of ‘Doris’, the first single taken from their brand new, self-titled album (Nuclear Blast), things have, to say the least, been turbulent in the world of Suicide Silence. Shifting...
View ArticleKing Woman – Created In The Image Of Suffering
Ever since their 2014 EP 'The Doubt' (Flenser) garnered serious attention and wowed underground audiences, Kristina Esfandiari’s King Woman have had an air about them that something special was on the...
View ArticleSvart Crown – Abreaction
'Abreaction' (Century Media) sees Svart Crown newly signed to a larger label and thus presenting to a wider audience. The recording of this album comes after the replacement of drummer Nico Muller and...
View ArticleNova Collective – The Further Side
Nova Collective offer quite a dream meeting of minds in the world of Prog, and have been a hugely anticipated entity since their inception reveal a couple of years ago. Helmed by Between The Buried...
View ArticleDodecahedron – Kwintessens
Despite what many conservative fans may argue, as a general rule Black Metal has been an ethos that heralds unbridled evolution, harking back to its primary roots and the uniqueness of the original...
View ArticleTelepathy- Tempest
Since its vibrant days and creative apex in the early 2000’s, post-Metal has proven to be an arena of very few limits and of towering imagination and inventiveness, with the likes of Isis and Pelican...
View ArticleByrdi – Ansur: Urkraft
On their second album 'Ansur: Urkraft' (Trollmusic), the pairing of Nash Rothanburg and Andreas Paulsen offer a wide palette of sentiments through a spellbinding journey of Norwegian heritage and...
View ArticleBEAR- III
Opposed to the atmospheric approach of many of their Djent peers, BEAR have always matched technicality and convoluted time signatures with Hardcore’s in-your-face intensity and immediacy; and that...
View ArticleDynfari – The Four Doors Of The Mind
Since their inception in 2010, Dynfari have proven to be a true, unearthed gem for forward thinking metal; and yet another entity in Iceland’s thriving and rich Extreme Metal scene. Continuously...
View ArticleLes Discrets – Prédateurs
The metal and shoegaze characteristics of previous albums are virtually removed on 'Prédateurs' for a more dynamic and wider sound which encompasses a considerable range, yet maintains the morose and...
View ArticleAyreon – The Source
2017 will be seen as a monumental year for both Arjen Anthony Lucassen and for Ayreon; the band and its fanatical fanbase. Significantly it will mark the first live performances by Ayreon (and a very...
View ArticleThe Voynich Code- Aqua Vitae
Portuguese metallers The Voynich Code made an impact as a young force of potential back in 2015 with their self-released EP 'Ignotum', which despite clear signs of worship of the likes Born Of Osirus,...
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