Posted on May 1, 2013 |
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2012’s “Undead” marked something of a progression for Florida death metal groovers Six Feet Under from the fairly static (in the nicest possible way) formula of their early albums. Not that they sounded like Marillion on that album but there were certain musical tweaks that...
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Posted on April 15, 2013 |
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Norwegian occult rockers, Magister Templi, are set to release their full length debut, “Lucifer Leviathan Logos”, in May of this year. Formed in 2008 by singer Abraxas and guitarist Baphomet and with a demo, EP, and a full lineup, they have been playing shows around...
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Posted on April 14, 2013 |
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Given that it’s only been recently that the British black metal scene has properly got its act together after years of creative stagnation and indifference, it’s unsurprising that it’s taken Scottish quartet Cnoc An Tursa this long to release their debut album after forming in...
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Posted on March 28, 2013 |
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Norway’s Kvelertak created quite a storm when they released their debut back in 2010, and not just sonically. They were feted by the press for their refreshing and startling combination of black metal and punk elements. And they were slated by those genres purists for...
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Posted on March 20, 2013 |
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When you pop in Access Denied‘s “Touch of Evil”, the intro song is a bit misleading. You think you are about to enter a world of Lara Croft Tomb Raider. You think this is going to be a big budget over the top opus ripe...
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Posted on February 25, 2013 |
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It seems to be becoming the norm to begin reviewing a new Saxon album by referring to the fact that they’ve spent the last fifteen years or so making decent albums that are just as valid as anything recorded during their so-called ‘classic’ period of...
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Posted on February 23, 2013 |
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Kingcrow‘s latest release “In Crescendo” is a real cracker, so to find out a bit more about the band we asked composer and guitarist Diego Cafolla a few questions. He tells us about making music in odd time signatures, his inspirations and the band’s upcoming tours....
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Posted on February 12, 2013 |
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Ever since they exploded onto the scene with 2008’s kick-ass debut album “Into the Night”, Enforcer have been the band to pay attention to if you give a shit about honest-to-God Heavy Metal done the way it should be done. Their captivating yet simple merging...
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Posted on February 8, 2013 |
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There’s nothing better as a “pick me up” than some quality live music. Add to that the notion of it being free quality live music, and you really have a winning combination. Tonight, that is exactly what is being delivered by Rocksector Records at Nottingham’s...
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Posted on February 7, 2013 |
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Emerging in 2005 with little fanfare but an incredibly confident debut EP and album (“Confessions & Alcohol”, and “No Hay Banda”) Audrey Horne were a fascinating prospect. Containing members of celebrated acts like Enslaved and Gorgoroth obviously caused the rock/metal media to prick up their...
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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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Posted on January 27, 2013 |
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Celtachor have released yet a must buy now album entitled “Nine Waves From the Shore”. Celtachor is a heady mixture of metal and folk that is positively a joy to listen to. “Nine Waves From the Shore” is chock full of Irish mythology set to...
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Posted on January 22, 2013 |
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When Master Luke Appleton left Manchester based metal heroes Fury UK to venture into the big league and join the thrash/power metal gods Iced Earth as their new bass player – brother, guitarist and singer, Chris Appleton and drummer, Martin McNee found themselves going down...
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Posted on January 8, 2013 |
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OK. Are you ready for some good ol’ cheeseball rock and roll? Good! Then I present to you Rust N’ Rage, with the album “Showdown” released through Ektro Records/Karkia Mistika Records. The album is due to be released on 18th January 2013 but it’s a true...
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Posted on November 30, 2012 |
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It’s fitting that one of the oldest bands from the hard rock genre should release their first live album in 20 years, just as the commercially significant decision to allow their back catalogue to be sold on iTunes. Note to the “youngsters” who read this...
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Posted on November 30, 2012 |
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Seriously, I challenge anyone to go to a Europe gig and not come out grinning like a fat kid in a sweet shop. These guys really are far more than ‘The Final Countdown’, they have musicianship and presence in spades, and tonight at Rock City,...
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Posted on November 21, 2012 |
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“Faith in Sleep” is the incredibly assured and mature debut from Welsh power trio, Prosperina. The bands biog compares them to Pink Floyd, Isis and Kyuss – lofty company to aspire to. You can certainly hear elements of all those artists throughout this album, but never overtly. Prosperina...
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Posted on November 18, 2012 |
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Live albums are a tricky business and for some bands they work perfectly for, Metallica and Iron Maiden in particular have about a million live releases between them. Then there are bands that they don’t really work for. Would you want to sit at home...
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Posted on November 18, 2012 |
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With a mammoth trek across the UK and beginning to draw to a close, excitement seems pretty high for band and fans alike in anticipation of Swedish power metallers Sabaton’s biggest UK show to date. Add to the mix that it was announced that London...
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Posted on November 13, 2012 |
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Currently embarking on a large US tour, the three-piece version of Corrosion Of Conformity blasted back into the music world with a stunning return to form on their self-titled album earlier this year. Moving away somewhat from the southern-rock groove that had been injected into...
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