Reviews: Scott Stapp, Tomb Mold, Elvenking, Nocturne Wulf (Matt. Paul H & Lee)
Scott Stapp: The Space Between The Shadows (Napalm Records) [Matt Bladen]Yeah, that Scott Stapp, the former vocalist of the platinum selling late 90's-early 2000's mega hitters Creed, before the rest...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Leadrobot (Paul H)
Leadrobot. An intriguing named band who hail from Leeds. I managed to Interview Richee Mathwin from the band to find out some more about this shudderingly good outfit.Paul: Let’s start with a brief...
View ArticleReviews: Crobot, Hatriot, Envenomed, The Dirty Youth (Paul H & Alex)
Crobot: Motherbrain (Mascot Records) [Paul H]Fresh from their appearance on the mountain at Steelhouse Festival, the power outfit from Pottsville, Pennsylvania return with their fourth album. I will...
View ArticleReviews: Abyssal, Nitrogods, Howling Sycamore, Superheist
All reviews by Manus HopkinsAbyssal: A Beacon In The Husk (Independent)Though the production is muddy, it just seems to work for the dissident death metal onslaught that is Abyssal’s A Beacon In The...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Xero (Paul H)
One of the bands who may be a little bit different to the more traditional BOA band is Xero, who hail from Newcastle. Vocalist Steff took the time to answer my ramblings. Paul: Let’s start with a brief...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Gaia (Paul H)
Brighton has a good history for M2TM and metal in general. This year’s winners were Gaia and guitarist Olly Rybarczuk was good enough to tackle these terribly tough questions on behalf of the band!...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Stormcast (Paul H)
One of the few bands to get an invitation to play at BOA this year, Stormcast are also one of the more experienced outfits on the New Blood Stage. Mike Angastiniotis gave me the lowdown on the band who...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Fallen Temples (Paul H)
We’ve covered the Welsh bands in some detail over the past few months so it would seem a bit ridiculous to ask Fallen Temples the routine questions. Here’s what Joe Lewis had to say as we moved...
View ArticleBatushka Reviews & Discussion (Written By Paul Scoble)
IntroductionOver the last 4 years one of the biggest noises in Atmospheric Black Metal has been Batushka. Their beautifully original take on black metal; mixing it with the chants and aesthetic of the...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Krysthla (Paul H)
One of the bands I’m most looking forward to seeing at BOA this year are Northamptonshire’s finest, Krysthla. Formed from previous extreme metal outfits, not only are they one of the most impressive UK...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Witch Tripper (Paul H)
You’ll have seen that Witch Tripper are regulars in our live review section and there’s a reason for that. The hardest working band in the UK, they are immense live and are gearing up for their Sophie...
View ArticleReviews: Volbeat, Iamthmorning, Desert, Grave Siesta (Paul H & Paul S)
Volbeat: Rewind, Replay, Rebound (Vertigo Berlin) [Paul Hutchings]Three years since the Danes delivered Seal The Deal And Let’s Boogie, they return with fresh zeal and vigour on their latest rockabilly...
View ArticleReviews: Destruction, Unruly Child, David Ellefson, Desecresy (Paul H & Matt)
Destruction: Born To Perish (Nuclear Blast) [Paul Hutchings]The German thrash masters return once more with another slab of high-quality thrash metal which sits comfortably in their extensive 15 album...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Midnight Prophecy (Paul H)
Liverpool M2TM winners were Midnight Prophecy. A story of determination and pure effort, the band’s bassist Peter grabbed five minutes to answer our questions.Paul: Let’s start with a brief history of...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Tomorrow Is Lost (Paul H)
Introducing Tomorrow is Lost, winners of the Newcastle M2TM. The band took time to answer our questions. Here’s what they said to us. Paul: Let’s start with a brief history of the bandJosh: I'm not too...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: BOA Interview With Master's Call (Paul H)
Master’s Call hail from the home of metal, the Black Country. The band have released a very tasty EP earlier this year and now take a headline slot on the New Blood Stage at Bloodstock on Saturday 10th...
View ArticleReviews: LORD, Carnifex, Bushwhacker, Blood Church (Matt & Liam)
LORD: Fallen Idols (Dominus Records) [Matt Bladen]Having been a staple of the Australian metal scene since 2003 Sydney/Wollongong metal titans LORD have been abiding by the idea that "a good song, is a...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Black Tongue (Live Review By Liam True)
Black Tongue, Upon Those Dying, Sentry, Shallow Graves, Hobos, BridgendShallow GravesIn twenty minutes, Shallow Grave proved they have the sound, the riffs and the songs to go far. But the only thing...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Rosalie Cunningham & Goldray (Live Review...
Rosalie Cunningham/Goldray, The Fleece, Bristol[Paul Hutchings]Well into summer and as another sweltering day faded into dusk, we headed across the bridge once more to one of our favourite venues, The...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Voluntas - EP Released Show (Live Review By...
Voluntas EP Launch, The Trap, Bristol 3rd August 2019M2TM winners Voluntas, fresh from their final victory in early July, returned to Bristol to hold a launch party for their debut EP Walk To Hell. If...
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