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Al Ard – Al Ard

Despite what many people might believe, Black metal as a genre was always about experimentation, evolution and about finding an identity, even amongst peers. Right from its roots, Black Metal was an...

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Raw In Sect- Kitro

The use of cultural elements in heavy music is, by now, a pretty familiar concept with a plethora of bands, ethnicities and nations bringing such into their sound, whether conceptually or through...

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Between The Buried & Me – Automata II

Forever moving to the beat of their own drum, progressive metallers Between The Buried & Me have very rarely done anything in a conventional manner. Always renowned for their madcap blend of...

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Wolves In The Throne Room – Wode: Live At The Garage

Only a couple of years ago it seemed like the presence of American Black Metal legends Wolves In The Throne Room on UK shores would become a fleeting experience, if indeed it occurred again. Following...

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Mutilation Rites – Chasm

Brooklyn, New York, based black metallers Mutilation Rites are a name that have been making somewhat of a buzz in some extreme metal and underground circles. Far from being a necessarily revolutionary...

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Fine Creatures- Electric La La Land

Describing one’s self as “The Dirty Beatles”, however tongue in cheek, is pretty self-evidently a bold statement of intent. When it’s a claim made by a group in such an early stage about to release...

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Talons – We All Know

At this stage, it is pretty common knowledge that Holy Roar is absolutely killing it this year with their releases. So far in 2018, they have showcased many of the best young, vital and innovative...

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Crossfaith – Ex Machina

Only a few years ago, and on the back of their well-received 'Zion' EP (Sony), Crossfaith were heralded as the next big thing, armed with a formidable live reputation and an electronica/dance heavy...

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Foscor – Les Irreals Versions

As the evolution of black metal has seen it move from a primarily raw and aggressive form (albeit with plenty of variation and multiple characters even in its infancy) to the sprawling and multifaceted...

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Thou – Magus

For those in the know, Baton Rouge’s Thou are a special act. Truly an underground cult, Thou have captured hearts with their intense and emotive brand of sludgy post-metal that isn’t afraid to usher in...

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The Pineapple Thief – Dissolution

Recent years have seen UK progressive art rockers The Pineapple Thief hit a sweet spot of a niche between explorative and catchy songwriting. With the likes of 'All The Wars' and 'Magnolia' leaning...

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Skyharbor- Sunshine Dust

As a part of the early djent movement of bedroom projects that also birthed the likes of TesseracT, the multinational Skyharbor, despite gaining a decent critical reception, almost feel like the...

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Death Metal Round Up: Cast The Stone, Stillbirth, Siege Of Power, Monstrosity...

Chris Tippell gets in and amongst the gore, guts and glory of the latest Death Metal releases... Continue reading → The post Death Metal Round Up: Cast The Stone, Stillbirth, Siege Of Power,...

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Slash, ft. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators – Living The Dream

'Living The Dream' is certainly a pleasurable enough listen and gives the diversity you would expect, from the bouncy ‘Read Between The Lines’, the mid paced ‘Lost Inside The Girl’ and obligatory...

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Revocation – The Outer Ones

In terms of contemporary Death Metal acts, Revocation has been very prominent and a flag-bearer, yet have not always been the most consistent in terms of releases. Always proving very technically and...

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Vreid- Lifehunger

Anyone who thinks that Black Metal is a conservative and formulaic sound need only look at (amongst the plethora of progressive and avant-garde entities) Norwegian’s Vreid and how have incorporated...

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Monuments – Phronesis

After two studio albums, a four year break sees the band finally make their return. However in the meantime, the Progressive Metal scenes have evolved significantly. In this new climate, it is telling...

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Set And Setting- Tabula Rasa

Instrumental Rock, as a branch of post-Metal, can be such a tricky genre to pull off well. Many times it is about a balance that bands can miss. Too often bands miss that poignancy and enchanting...

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iamthemorning – Ocean Sounds

On the back notable career highs, Russian Progressive duo iamthemorning quickly became one of the modern Prog scene’s most recognisable and heralded entities. Most recent album 'Lighthouse' (Kscope)...

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Toska – Fire By The Silos

Instrumental and/or Progressive Metal are incredibly tricky beasts to pull off well. Aside from the obvious chops required to make music without vocals that retain attention and engages in its own...

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