Posted on June 11, 2013 |
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To say that this album has been long-awaited would be something of an understatement, but despite the setbacks and the personal troubles it’s finally here – the first Black Sabbath studio album to feature Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler together since 1978’s “Never...
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Posted on June 5, 2013 |
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Having seen a Europe and other country release last year, Kolony Records finally brings the latest album from Be’lakor ”Of Breath and Bone” to North America. Being quite taken with the initial release TINAS‘s Patrick gets George Kosmos to talk about the band and what they are...
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Posted on May 28, 2013 |
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There is a line in ‘Witchwood’, the opening track on Blood Ceremony’s latest album “The Eldritch Dark” where singer Alia O’Brien forcefully tells us that “…the old ways remain”, and indeed they do as “The Eldritch Dark” – Blood Ceremony’s third album – is an...
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Posted on May 27, 2013 |
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Now that some of the mystique has been stripped away and Uncle Acid and the deadbeats are a real live entity (after two sold out shows at the Garage), there is pressure on the band to stand entirely on it’s own merits. No longer able to present itself...
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Posted on May 23, 2013 |
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Having just unleashed their magnificent “Godslayer” EP, especially for Record Store Day 2013, Lair Of The Minotaur’s mainman Steve Rathbone took time out to chat with ThisIsNotAScene’s Dewie about all things metal… The new EP is a fantastic beast – what inspired you lyrically this...
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Posted on May 23, 2013 |
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Las Vegas’ Demon Lung released their debut EP “Pareidolia” last year to pretty positive reviews, with the abounding Black Sabbath and Candlemass influences in complete contrast to the glitzy surroundings of their hometown but maybe that’s why they sounded like a band with promise, a...
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Posted on May 1, 2013 |
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Iron Tongue are a six-piece unit from Arkansas who play their heavy brand of Southern rock a little slower than most and with a slightly doomy bent, which is likely thanks to frontman C.T. also being in sludge metal crew Rwake. Opening with the understated...
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Posted on April 30, 2013 |
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San Franciscan natives Orchid have been plugging away since 2007, releasing an EP and a full-length album before signing to Nuclear Blast last year. Their first release for their new label was a ten-inch EP entitled “Heretic”, which came fully dressed up in 70’s psychedelia...
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Posted on April 10, 2013 |
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Indeed, it is a time for sadness and reflection as well as a time for celebration, as “The Last Spire” represents the final outing of doom legends Cathedral; sad, obviously, as the band are retiring and we will no longer be graced by their presence,...
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Posted on March 30, 2013 |
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The Unclean are a blues-rock power trio from Ohio and, quite frankly, they rock and they rock hard. As raw and seemingly untouched by polished modern production techniques, “The Eagle” is the band’s second album – the first being 2008’s “No Excuse Necessary” – and...
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Posted on March 22, 2013 |
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You’d think that coming from Norway would give you an edge when creating doom metal: all those vast bleak landscapes and long dark nights. Where better to contemplate the futility of existence whilst drinking yourself into a maudlin, nihilistic funk? High Priest of Saturn are...
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Posted on March 16, 2013 |
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ThisIsNotAScene‘s Gilbert recently reviewed the great debut record from Sonance, entitled “Like Ghosts”, he enjoyed it so much we sent him off to chat with Ben and Will of the band to find out a bit more about Sonance. Could you indulge us in a...
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Posted on March 15, 2013 |
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Brujas del Sol (Witches of the Sun, to you señor), a four-piece from Ohio, have released a series of EP’s, all called “Moonliner”, on Devouter Records over the past year, now lovingly gathered onto this full length album of the same name. Ostensibly a psychedelic...
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Posted on February 27, 2013 |
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This Deluxe Edition is the fourth in the series of Dio reissues from Universal. I was very impressed with last year’s releases (which you can read on TINAS here). “Dream Evil” doesn’t disappoint either. There are two main things to consider with expanded remasters: sound...
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Posted on February 25, 2013 |
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Firstly guys, I just want to say how much I love “Nomads”, it’s really brightened up my winter. So many great songs. My head’s been like a “Nomads” themed jukebox for weeks. There’s always one Mos Generator tune or another running in my brain! It’s been quite...
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Posted on February 18, 2013 |
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I don’t know if you caught any of the excellent shows on the BBC recently about classic albums and the enduring magic of vinyl? Hosted by an effusive and engaging Danny Baker, they had me going back to my dusty shelves and pulling out long neglected musical...
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Posted on February 8, 2013 |
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It’s always interesting when a band from a certain place play music that is normally associated with another place. This is very much the case with Tombstone Highway, who originate from Piacenza, Italy, but if you didn’t already know this then you could well be...
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Posted on February 3, 2013 |
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If you’ve been giving even a cursory level of attention to this thing we love called heavy metal of late, you will have been struck by the remarkable growth of occult rock and metal bands. The self titled debut album from this North Carolina mob...
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Posted on February 1, 2013 |
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Interview by Tom Saunders. The latest album by Spanish post-rock outfit Toundra, entitled “III”, really managed to tickle our fancy. Toundra’s Esteban sat down with us to give his two cents on the band’s latest album, musical influences, the current state of the music industry...
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Posted on January 27, 2013 |
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Live music is one of the most amazing things you can experience. I remember when I was first getting into music and the shows that changed my life, that gave me that excitement, and that energy was in the air. Seeing bands like Iron Maiden,...
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