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Album Reviews
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Affector – Harmagedon
In an era where prog rock supergroups seem to spring up every other day (usually featuring the talents of Mr Neal Morse) it is tempting to disregard them as pet projects of the musicians concerned. Surely these guys keep their... -
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Blodhemn – Holmengraa
There’s nothing quite like being battered around the head by an album when you put it on for the first time, and Norwegian black metal project Blodhemn’s debut full-length album “Holmengraa” delivers that exact sensation in a full-on, blackened swipe... -
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Kong – What It Seems Is What You Get
Kong is a band that refuses to be pigeonholed; just as you think you’ve got what they are about, they change. Often the changes are quite small – a slightly different rhythm or addition of a sound effect or sample... -
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Marilyn Manson – Born Villain
From an intense eagerness for and satisfaction from it is fair to say for many the jury has been out regarding Marilyn Manson over recent years and releases. For others it has been a time to rip into what musically... -
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Ihsahn – Eremita
Vegard Sverre Tveitan, better known under his alias Ihsahn, is one of the most revered musicians within the Norwegian extreme metal scene. With Emperor he pushed the symphonic black metal envelope and with Peccatum he explored the boundaries of avant-garde... -
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Hypnos – Heretic Commando
To those who aren’t in the know, Hypnos are a band hailing from the Czech Republic that were originally formed from ex Krabathor members. They had split in 2006, but have since reformed and made the ‘Halfway To Hell’ EP... -
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Nexus Inferis – A Vision Of The Final Earth
For those extreme metal lovers that tire of bands chewing over the actions of those in times gone by, yet shy away from the sound and aesthetic of futuristic, green dreadlock sporting harsh electro types, meet your perfect match –... -
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Felix – Oh Holy Molar
I have a bit of a crush on Regina Spektor… I love her music and love her observational approach to songwriting… as well as her piano playing. I say this… not so much as a confession… but more to put... -
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Obake – Obake
RareNoise Records appears to be mining a rich seam of music at the moment. The label behind the new Metallic Taste Of Blood album also includes Obake on its roster. As well as sharing a record label, the two bands... -
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Lahmia – Into The Abyss
Hailing from Roma, Italy, Lahmia aren’t exactly the hardest band to pinpoint the influences of. Listing their influences as Swedish and American death metal as well as black metal and doom, you can definitely pick up on the Swedish melodic... -
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Natur – Head of Death
If you are looking for something deep and meaningful. This is not for you. If you want something that is full of gifted musicality. Nope, not so much. Natur‘s “Head of Death” gives you FUN! “Head of Death” drops on June... -
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Kettlespider – Avadante
You only have youthful enthusiasm once in your life. Countless young bands in the history of rock have shopped their demo around looking for someone to share their passion for their sound. That’s before the ones that survive either get...
Live Reviews
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Diamond Plate @ The Trocadero, Philadelphia April 20 2012
I have a confession to make. I am a raving lunatic when it comes to Diamond Plate. I have been since I was introduced to the band last year with the release of “Generation Why?” For me, it was one... -
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Anathema & Amplifier- Live @ Koko’s, London, 3rd May
I’ve seen hundreds of bands play live. This isn’t a claim to fame or a “I know more about music than you” contention. It’s a simple matter of fact and a consequence of my age (look, I do know more... -
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Refused @ Terminal 5, New York – April 22, 2012
It has been 14 years since Swedish hardcore punks, Refused played together, so it was no surprise when the announced a reunion tour, tickets sold out by the time most dialled the first three digits to place their order. The... -
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Pelican & Blacklisters @ The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds April 9th 2012
Any town or city on an Easter Monday can be devoid of stimulation or enthusiasm. Thankfully the Brudenell Social Club, in Headingley, provided some respite for those hungry for inspiration. The venue itself is welcoming, and provides a sense of... -
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Boltfest 2012 feat. Bolt Thrower, Autopsy, Discharge, Benediction & Vallenfyre @ HMV Forum, London April 7th 2012
From the moment this gig was announced, it very quickly sold out and became one of the most keenly anticipated shows of 2012. Originally the gig was announced as Bolt Thrower with special guests and tickets would be £6 with... -
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Coilguns, Earthship, Hush & DSDNT @ Royal Park Cellars, Leeds April 8th 2012
The Royal Park Cellars in the depths of Headingley is quite plainly what it says, a cellar in the basement of a pub, in the middle of a flourishing student community. For a special Easter Sunday indulgence the cellar played...
EP Reviews
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Vertigo Steps – Sublight
I have spoken before about loving being given music I wouldn’t normally find and having my eyes opened in the process of reviewing the piece presented to me. Vertigo Steps are a band from Portugal who are a new name... -
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The Entrance Band – Latitudes
Following on from their 2010 self-titled debut, psychedelic rockers The Entrance Band return with this 3 track “session” recorded earlier this year as a live-in-the-studio project. Although a three-piece band, they were previously simply “Entrance” – a one man project... -
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Nya – Nya
Nya formed in London in 2008 having clearly decided that what the world needs is another Lacuna Coil. Recently recruiting new vocalist Anezka Piska they have just released their second self-titled EP and it’s a valiant effort to match the... -
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Raised On Replicas – OMG/Sometimes (Single)
Released through the new Louder Than War Records set up by legendary music writer and musician John Robb (Membranes / Goldblade), the ‘OMG/Sometimes’ single from UK indie band Raised On Replicas is one of those débuts and first introductions that if... -
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Deadbeat Echoes – Surge Of Youth/Forces (Single)
The new single from UK band Deadbeat Echoes is the first release on the newly formed Louder Than War Records by John Robb (Membranes / Goldblade). The label is dedicated to bringing exclusive songs from brand new bands, as simple as that... -
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Gentleforce – Looking Through The New Window
Wow. Simply wow. That was my first reaction after listening to ”Looking Through The New Window” by Gentleforce. It is 31 minutes of ambient music in all it’s glorious richness, variety and joyous vitality… and I was bowled over by...
Interviews
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Lorraine Rath And Aesop Dekker From Worm Ouroboros Talk To ThisIsNotAScene
2012 proved to be a fruitful year so far within the more underground experimental metal subgenres. Ides Of Gemini, Incoming Celebral Overdrive and Ufomammut delivered their finest works to date. Worm Ouroboros did very much the same with their latest... -
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Terraformer Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Ian Girle was pretty impressed with “The Sea Shaper”, the latest music venture by Belgian post metal outfit Terraformer. Reason enough for him to have a nice chat with these gents about nautical themes, the creative process within the band... -
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Liam Cormier From Cancer Bats Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats turned quite a lot of heads with their latest album, so reason enough to have an interview with these gents. Louisa Smith had a friendly chat with singer Liam Cormier about their latest musical... -
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Sakari Ojanen & Jussi Poikonen Of Oddland Talk To ThisIsNotAScene
Mat Davies was pretty impressed with the new Oddland album, entitled “The Treachery Of The Senses”. Singer/guitarist Sakari Ojanen and guitarist Jussi Poikonen were more than happy to provide their insights on the new album, the Suomi Metal Star Contest,... -
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Incoming Cerebral Overdrive Talks with ThisIsNotAScene
Incoming Cerebral Overdrive talks with ThisIsNotAScene about their latest release, “Le Stelle – A Voyage Adrift”, origins of the band, touring, the Italian music scene and much more. Your latest album, entitled “Le Stelle – A Voyage Adrift”, is a... -
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Chris Lotesto of Ion Vein Talks To ThisIsNotAScene
After listening to “Ion Vein 1.0″ ThisIsNotAScene got the chance to talk with Chris Letesto from Ion Vein. We talk band history, chicago metal and more. Thanks for taking the time to talk with Alternative Matter for starters can you...
Unsigned Bands Focus
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Nya – Nya
Nya formed in London in 2008 having clearly decided that what the world needs is another Lacuna Coil. Recently recruiting new vocalist Anezka Piska they have just released their second self-titled EP and it’s a valiant effort to match the... -
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Kettlespider – Avadante
You only have youthful enthusiasm once in your life. Countless young bands in the history of rock have shopped their demo around looking for someone to share their passion for their sound. That’s before the ones that survive either get... -
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Gone Til Winter – The First Season
Manchester’s Gone Til Winter are a female fronted band whose “The First Season” is actually not too bad. Female fronted bands have some unique problems that their all male counterparts do not. For one, many see female fronted bands as... -
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Fit For A King – Descendants
Fit For A King are a Christian band from Texas. Oh yeah, and they play metalcore too. Now, personally I have no problem with Christianity in metal. Why should I? Some people try to use the argument that religion doesn’t... -
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Echoes – With An Eye On The Shoreline And A Hand To The Sea
To quote a TV hero from when I was much younger, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Post-metal five piece Echoes clearly have a plan, and if their debut EP “With An Eye On The Shoreline And A... -
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Karnak Seti – In Harmonic Entropy
Karnak Seti’s, “In Harmonic Entropy” burns slow like the midnight oil. It is powerful at the beginning yet not sustainable till the end. It is harmonious metal yet generic death metal. On the other hand, the self-released album earns a...
Music News
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ALARIC & ATRIARCH Split LP Streaming At BrooklynVegan
Earsplit PR announces that the split LP with Oakland’s ALARIC and Portland’s ATRIARCH is just two weeks from official release via 20 Buck Spin, BrooklynVegan are streaming the whole damn thing to gloomify your week right here. Set for worldwide... -
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The Black Dahlia Murder: Changing of the Guard
The Black Dahlia Murder comments on their new bassist: “Well kids, enough with all the secrets… it’s about time we in The Black Dahlia Murder clue you fans in and tell all about our recent hush hush bassist situation… I’m... -
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CATTLE DECAPITATION: New In-Studio Video Footage Posted
In anticipation of the upcoming release of their forthcoming new studio offering “Monolith Of Inhumanity”, today Cattle Decapitation unveils a new in-studio video clip. Check out the guitar tracking process and other CATTLE-related commentary at THIS LOCATION where you’ll also... -
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Kamala Releases Their Third Studio Album The Seven Deadly Chakras and Streams First Single at ThisIsNotAScene
São Paulo, Brazil-based metallers Kamala have released their third studio album, “The Deadly Seven Chakras”, via MS Metal Records. The cover artwork, which features the Brazilian adult-film actress Bruna Vieira, was created by Luiz Moura, who previously worked with Kamala... -
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I AM I playing main stage on Saturday at Bloodstock on Saturday August 11, 2012
We are very pleased to announce that I AM I are now confirmed to play the main stage at Bloodstock on Saturday 11th August. This is a fantastic opportunity for the band and the first time that they will be... -
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Cancer Bats Play Six Shows in One Day – Video Diary
A couple of weeks ago on April 21, Canadian punks Cancer Bats played six shows (at five different venues in London) all in a day. They Played The Shows in ONE Day! Starting at 11:30am, the band played their first...