Music Reviews
Plizzken – Do you Really Wanna know? (Pirates Press Records)
Here we have the second album by German punk rockers Plizzken. Funnily enough, although we know Sebi Stomper 98 rocks the microphone here – and you can tell it’s him – it sounds absolutely nothing…
Dimmu Borgir – Inspiratio Profanus (Nuclear Blast)
To celebrate 30 years in the blackened biz, Dimmu Borgir take us on a ride for pleasure, treating us to a collection of 8 cover versions that they have unleashed over the years. As you…
Child – Shitegeist (Suicide Records)
Over the years Sweden has spat out some of the heaviest, fastest and downright gnarliest punk, hardcore and grind that the scene has to offer. From the likes of Nasum and Regurgitate to Wolfbrigade and…
Zombi – Direct Inject (Relapse)
Along with Goblin and John Carpenter, Zombi are the final piece of my go-to musical triumvirate when the world has done its absolute damndest to make me feel even more worthless and weak than I…
Slower – S/T (Heavy Psych Sounds Records)
This is a bit of a Doom head’s wet dream. Classic Slayer tracks given a Doom/Psych overhaul by some of the genre’s most celebrated players under the clever guise of Slower. As a fan you’d…
Mastiff – Deprecipice (MNRK Heavy)
Just when you think Hull’s misery-filled riff machine Mastiff couldn’t possibly get any heavier, on March 22nd they are going to be dropping Deprecipice on an unsuspecting world, and believe me when I say you…
The Dread Crew of Oddwood – Rust & Glory (Self)
There’s something eternally inspirational about pirates, and the life of wanton debauchery, drunkenness, and lawlessness that they purportedly led while plaguing the Spanish Main in the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. I mean, who hasn’t…
States Of Nature – Brighter Than Before (Little Rocket)
The new album from San Francisco’s States Of Nature piqued my interest for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Little Rocket Records tends to be a mark of quality, head honcho Graeme knows a good tune…
Heavy Seas – Distortion Days (Little Rocket)
Back in the early 90s, Quicksand (who arguably took their cues from Fugazi) pioneered a new musical direction for many hardcore bands, slowing things down and adding some indie touches whilst keeping the sound abrasive. So…
Raw War – Total Raw War (Sentient Ruin)
Pure classic crust – this LP compiles everything that long-gone Victoria BC maniacs Raw War who were active between 2009 and 2013 recorded. Distorted to hell, Raw War’s sound takes the Doom/ Discharge blueprint but…
Kungens Män – För Samtida Djur 1(Majestic Mountain)
Bear with, and indulge me if you will – I want to start this review with a bit of perspective. The beauty of having different musical backgrounds is that you interpret music based on your…