Posted on June 8, 2013 |
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A few years ago, the thought of a meeting of minds between Katatonia and Pineapple Thief alumni would have sounded an implausible prospect. Even with the former’s recent gradual prog leanings, the initial idea of such a marriage is quite an unusual prospect. But in...
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Posted on April 11, 2013 |
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So what happens in the mid 90’s when a band like Katatonia break up and then reform, in this case you get Fred and Jonas heading off to start a project called October Tide. Material was put down initially in ’95 and the duo signed...
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Posted on April 7, 2013 |
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Denmark’s Boil have been plying their particular take on prog-metal for the best part of a decade now. “aXiom”, their latest album, will cement their reputation in their homeland with ease, and will probably broaden their audience in new territories as well, as they seem...
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Posted on April 1, 2013 |
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ThisIsNotAScene‘s Catherine was enamored by the debut album from Aoria, “The Constant“, so much so that she sat down with Erik Nilsson to talk about how the band came together, the ‘quiet period’, influences on the Aoria sound and much, much more… How did you meet Robin Bergh...
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Posted on January 16, 2013 |
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Formed by Katatonia’s Niklas Sandin, October Tide‘s Robin Bergh and A Swarm of The Sun‘s Erik Nilsson, Aoria are a kind of Scandinavian supergroup of gloom. After building up a following through their respective separate projects while the band lay dormant, Aoria have finally released their...
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Posted on December 30, 2012 |
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It’s fair to say that 2011 raised the bar with releases such as Machine Head‘s “Unto The Locust”, Steven Wilson‘s “Grace For Drowning” and Mastodon‘s “The Hunter”. However, 2012, it seems, has been even better for music, with quality albums seemingly being released every week!...
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Posted on December 24, 2012 |
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The inspired pairing of two titans of depresso-metal, Katatonia and Alcest, made this gig a hot ticket and Islington’s O2 Academy was packed to capacity early on. A good thing too as first band, Boston’s Junius, whetted the appetite with their quiet-loud metalgaze. When they...
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Posted on October 6, 2012 |
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Edge of Haze are a fantastic new band from Finland. Describing themselves in their bio as “alternative metal” the band are a great blend of Katatonia, Opeth and In Flames. Their album “Mirage” was recently released on both Bandcamp and as a limited CD release....
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Posted on August 15, 2012 |
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German melodic dark metallers, Autumnblaze, have announced a deal with Pulverised Records. Formed in 1995, Autumnblaze released four full-length albums and two EPs before laying the band to rest in 2006 in search of other musical endeavors. The band ultimately reformed just two years later...
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Posted on July 25, 2012 |
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Dutch atmospheric rock outfit The Gathering has always been something of a hidden gem. They have an intensely loyal fanbase, but they never managed to really break through to a mainstream audience. The Gathering is all about artistic integrity and their latest album, entitled “Disclosure”...
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Posted on July 18, 2012 |
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I will make no secret of my love for Katatonia. For a few years, I diligently collected splinters as I sat on the fence, wondering whether the Swedish purveyors of gritty misery were entirely for me. However, a combination of time and the persistent badgering...
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Posted on July 8, 2012 |
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ThisIsNotAScene‘s Jodi Mullen took time out to speak with Jussi and Mari of The Chant. They talked about their new album “A Healing Place“, the recording process, signing with Lifeforce Records, influences and much, much more… First of all, congratulations on the fantastic new album...
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Posted on June 30, 2012 |
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Chris from ThisIsNotAScene got to experience the latest offering from Valkiria, “Here The Day Comes,” and was struck by its unique time phase based journey concept. So much so, that Chris got to catch up with the band and talk all things band and new...
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Posted on June 23, 2012 |
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Sweden’s ultimate purveyor of dark rock/metal, Katatonia, has made a brand new track, ‘Dead Letters’ from its forthcoming ninth studio album, “Dead End Kings”, available for free download by signing up for the Katatonia mailing list at here. ‘Dead Letters’ can also be streamed on...
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Posted on June 19, 2012 |
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Self-proclaimed “atmospheric” rockers The Chant have come a long way since their formation in 1999. After spending much of the first decade of the new millennium sporadically cutting demos, the band finally achieved a modicum of success in their native Finland in 2008 with debut...
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Posted on June 17, 2012 |
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Although I like to think of myself as having a little bit of knowledge about the underground rock and metal scene, I had never heard of Vertigo Steps until I got asked to review this, their latest album. I had no expectations in coming to this...
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Posted on May 11, 2012 |
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According to the press package for this, the latest Bilocate album “Summoning The Bygones”, the metal scene in the band’s native Jordan has seen some gradual growth. Metal scenes like this in more unfamiliar locales, and in some cases hostile (for those involved) circumstances, have...
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Posted on May 10, 2012 |
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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, various musical influences and much...
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Posted on May 8, 2012 |
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Since my review of Lord Mantis earlier this year I have been getting into doom/sludge metal more and more. I have managed to sample some excellent stuff from bands like Acid Witch and Electric Wizard to Grand Magus, which has broadened my music taste from...
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Posted on April 27, 2012 |
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It is often the case that an unassuming release, one of a band that you are not familiar with prior to hearing, and one that has seemingly received very little attention can be one that is a joyous discovery. This has certainly been the case...
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