Reviews: Status Quo, Korn, Grande Royale, Verheerer (Paul H & Matt)
Status Quo: Backbone (earMusic) [Paul Hutchings]Back in the 1970s Status Quo were big hitters in the world of heavy rock. Multiple high selling albums and singles, sold out tours and a cocaine habit to...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Sodomized Cadaver (Live Review By Matt Bladen)
Sodomized Cadaver, Democratus and Sepulchre, Fuel Rock ClubAs Mr and Mrs H went minutes from their house for some big stomping heavy rock, I went minutes from my house to the more familiar surroundings...
View ArticleReviews: Acid Reign, Mgla, PSOTY, Lindsay Schoolcraft (Paul H, Rich & Lee)
Acid Reign: The Age Of Entitlement (Dissonance Productions) [Paul Hutchings]My hazy memory recollects Acid Reign churning up St David’s Hall in 1988 as support to Nuclear Assault in St David’s Hall in...
View ArticleReviews: Black Star Riders, The Shaking Sensations, RAM, Witch Vomit (Paul H...
Black Star Riders: Another State Of Grace (Nuclear Blast) [Paul Hutchings]I have nothing specifically against BSR. Indeed, we have rated their previous three albums relatively highly in past reviews. I...
View ArticleReviews: Nightstalker, Planet Of Zeus, Night Resident, Synteleia (Reviews By...
Nightstalker: Great Hallucinations (Heavy Psych Sounds)The leaders of the Greek stoner genre (though they reject the term) return with their highly anticipated new album Great Hallucinations. Formed in...
View ArticleReviews: Year Of The Goat, High Command, In Search Of Solace, Bearers (Matt &...
Year Of The Goat: Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis (Napalm Records) [Matt Bladen]The Swedish occult hard rockers return with their new album of sinister, gothic, melodic rock anthems. It's got slow burning...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Tomb Mold (Live Review By Paul Hutchings)
Tomb Mold, Ritual Necromancy & Of Feather And Bone, The Exchange, BristolHailing from Canada, death metal exponents Tomb Mold have blasted onto the scene with all the decorum of a charging rhino....
View ArticleReviews: Exhorder, Dragonforce, Obzidian Tide, Hope Drone (Matt, Rich & Val)
Exhorder: Mourn The Southern Skies (Nuclear Blast) [Rich Oliver]For all the Tool fans bemoaning the fact that they have had to wait 13 years for a new album please spare a thought for the Exhorder fans...
View ArticleReviews: The Bleeding, Disillusion, Mystagogue, Sublime Eyes (Matt, Rich,...
The Bleeding: Morbid Prophecy (World War Now Records) [Matt Bladen]Following up on 2018's Rites Of Absolution with some more face melting death/thrash metal, The Bleeding are a band who have an intent...
View ArticleReviews: Iggy Pop, Michael Schenker Fest, Wage War, Coldrain (Paul H & Liam)
Iggy Pop: Free (Caroline International/Loma Vista) [Paul Hutchings]This one appeared a bit out of nowhere but that’s probably because although I’ve always enjoyed his work, I wouldn’t class myself as a...
View ArticleReviews: Ghost, Dog Tired, Tides From Nebula, The Holeum (Matt & Lee)
Ghost: Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic (Lorma Vista) [Matt Bladen]The Nameless Ghouls and their face painted leader return with a special 2-track EP, which according to their official channels if the...
View ArticleReviews: Alice Cooper, Borknagar, Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, One Hour...
Alice Cooper: Breadcrumbs EP (earMusic) [Paul Hutchings]Let’s face it. The legend that is Alice Cooper hasn’t made anything that takes your breath away since about 1975. His work with the Hollywood...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: The Velveteers (Live Review By Matt Bladen)
The Velveteers, Excellent Skeleton & Livin' Cheap, The Moon, CardiffSo as I was supposed to be at Kings X on this evening but the whole European tour was cancelled so I went in search of other gigs...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: Interview With Skye Sweetnam of Sumo Cyco By Neil Lewis
I’ve said this before, but I think it bears repeating: Sumo Cyco are a hard-working band. Vocalist/lyricist Skye “Sever” Sweetnam also produces and directs the bands’ music videos, makes customised...
View ArticleRanked & Rated: Queen (By Alex Swift)
Queen. Their majesty. The name itself has etched itself into the collective consciousness in such a way that everyone with a decent musical upbringing can name an anthem from the iconic four-piece....
View ArticleReviews: Sascha Paeth, Flying Colors, Atlantean Kodex, Wash Of Sounds
Sascha Paeth’s Master Of Ceremonies: Signs Of Wings (Frontiers Records)If you’re reading this blog an you are unfamiliar with who Sascha Paeth is then I suggest you go back and do some research. He’s...
View ArticleReviews: Opeth, Beth Hart, KXM, Crimson Moon (Paul H & Val)
Opeth: In Cauda Venenum (Moderbolaget and Nuclear Blast) [Paul Hutchings]Remember the outrage for some elitists when Stockholm’s progressive metal outfit Opeth changed direction on Heritage? Well, it...
View ArticleReviews: Nox Irae, The 69 Eyes, Creeping Flesh, Sleeping With Sirens (Paul S...
Nox Irae: Here The Dead Live (Transcending Obscurity Records) [Paul Scoble]Nox Irae have been in existence since 2015. The french four piece have recorded one demo in 2016’s Night Without Return. Here...
View ArticleReviews: The Magpie Salute, Vultures, Urn, Dayseeker (Paul H, Liam & Paul S)
The Magpie Salute: High Water II (Mascot Records) [Paul Hutchings]2018’s High Water I was a splendid affair with Rich Robinson and band on inspired form. Their live show in Bristol was slightly marred...
View ArticleReviews: Blood Red Throne, The Agonist, Block Buster, A Joker's Rage (Matt,...
Blood Red Throne: Fit To Kill (Mighty Music) [Paul Scoble]Blood Red Throne have been in existence for 21 years, the five piece from Norway have produced 8 albums before Fit To Kill, the last being...
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