Festerday- iihtallan
After a string of EP releases and splits in their early incarnation, this month sees them finally release a full-length debut in the solid, if unspectacular, 'iihtalan' (Season Of Mist), where perhaps...
View ArticlePushmen – The Sun Will Rise Soon On The False And The Fair
Pushmen supposedly take their name from Japanese used service of ‘Pushmen’; people employed to help cram passengers into crowded trains. An apt (intentionally?) moniker considering the range of...
View ArticleOcellus – Departure
Since its inception a few short years ago, the so called ‘djent’ wave of prog metal has exploded, now it seems every band and their dog incorporates poly rhythms and palm muted chords. Ocellus are yet...
View ArticleDevildriver – Winter Kills
It’s good to see that metal stalwart Dez Fafara has not been too wrapped up in a nu-metal renaissance. Amid the recent live dabbling with 90’s metal whipping boys (or heroes, depending on where you...
View ArticleMercenary – Through Our Darkest Days
In recent years, Danish metallers Mercenary have gone through the all too common challenge of pulling through a vast and significant change in the ranks, changing half of their line-up and following...
View ArticleBear – Noumenon
It is pretty well documented that in recent times technical metal bands under the (incredibly annoying and awkward) “djent” tagline have proven hugely popular and thus very numerous; in fact they seem...
View ArticleBenedictum- Obey
When it comes to modern bands who play with a distinctively vintage metal style, there are two distinct types. There are those who tap into that near magic and illusive quality that makes the early...
View ArticleGazpacho- Demon
Norweigian proggers Gazpacho have for a long time now been one of our world’s most consistently intriguing and underrated gems, fusing the minimalist near somber tones of Radiohead with subtle...
View ArticleAutopsy- Tourniquets, Hacksaws And Graves
Very few reunions in recent years have proven as successful and enriching as the return of death metal flag bearers Autopsy. Proving to be so much more than a trip down memory lane or just a cash cow...
View ArticleJohn Wesley- Disconnect
Although not the most household of names, John Wesley is a very important contributor to modern day progressive rock. Most notably John was band and touring guitarist for Porcupine Tree during their...
View ArticleEyeHateGod – EyeHateGod
It’s hard to believe that it has been 14 long years since New Orleans’ sludge monstrosity EyeHateGod last released a record. In that time although they have hardly complete touring nomads but they have...
View ArticleAnathema- Distant Satellites
It is beyond a mystery how after all this time Anathema can still be considered almost a hidden gem, especially considering their consistent ability to make mesmerising and heart wrenching music....
View ArticleBigelf- Into The Maelstrom
Back over the years 2008 and 2009 prog oddballs Bigelf released the well received Cheat The Gallows (Custard Records) album, and subsequently became big news. High profile tours with the likes of Dream...
View ArticleBlack Anvil – Hail Death
Even down to their so metal it hurts moniker, New Yorkers Black Anvil are quite the summarisation of an extreme metal act. Successfully melding various styles of metal’s more intense styles - combining...
View ArticleVampire- Vampire
If there is one thing that metal heads really seem to love it’s nostalgia; a reason for many fans to look back with rose tinted glasses at music from decades gone by with an unwavering belief that the...
View ArticleBlack Stone Cherry- Magic Mountain
As ascents go, that of Black Stone Cherry to a major rock band has been a quiet and seemingly almost sudden one. Without huge amounts of press from some circles, these Southern rockers have steadily...
View ArticleThe Room Colored Charlatan- Primitives
Back around the release of their 2012 full length debut, The Room Colored Charlatan could have easily just become yet another face in the already crowded carriage that is tech-metal. Showing some...
View ArticleAnnette Olzon – Shine
Despite being a former vocalist for one of the metal world’s premier and beloved metal acts Nightwish, Annette Olzon’s voice has never seemed to get the recognition it deserves. Yes she may not have...
View ArticleAllegaeon – Elements Of The Infinite
Despite their relatively short existence, Death Metallers Allegaeon have proven to be a more than efficient, if not spectacular, outfit. Their brand of melodic and technical death metal is far from...
View ArticleAllegaeon – Elements Of The Infinite
Despite their relatively short existence, Death Metallers Allegaeon have proven to be a more than efficient, if not spectacular, outfit. Their brand of melodic and technical death metal is far from...
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