HELLOWEEN are one of the most influential and internationally successful acts of the global metal scene. With the release of their 15th studio album My God-Given Right, due on June 1st, the Pumpkin Heads are…
Kontinuum – Kyrr (Candlelight) When I was young and only just about to explore the wonderful world of music, thanks lists in records and cd\’s often mentioned unknown bands, who then fell victim to my…
Guilty As Charged – Leap Of Faith (Own release) Yeah, why not, just kick in the door unexpectedly and without invitation and throw about eight heavy, slightly thrashy metal songs. What a surprise \’Leap Of…
Deathblow – The Other Side Of Darkness (own release) I really like the idea that an American band like Deathblow is not looking towards the amazing Californian bands from the eighties, for guidance, but towards…
Apophys – Prime Incursion (Metal Blade) The intellect of man, and the fierce killer instinct of a predator. Death metal cannot be anymore lethal. We all know when science and brutality merge there will be…
ARCTURUS have announced a London date on the first leg of their Archturian tour. They will play The Dome at Tufnell Park in London on May 5, 2015 and support comes from Vulture Industries, Attic…
Following the release of the chart topping album Preachers Of The Night that garnered the band many new fans and critical acclaim worldwide, POWERWOLF are back with their the new masterpiece Blessed & Possessed. The…
Despite some exceptional exponents (the Slits, Kathleen Hanna, Poly Styrene, Eve Libertine and Laura Jane Grace to name just five) feminism and transgender issues are often overlooked, under represented or sadly mocked in the Punk/Hardcore…
Founded by the Valeta brothers, \’77 (pronounced Seventy Seven) reflects the ideology and musical concept of the Seventies, an era they artistically and aesthetically feel comfortable with and truly at home. You cannot deny their…
Previously released on CD and digital formats only + BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SMOKE’ REVEALED VENOM have issued a first run of vinyl for current album ‘From The Very Depths’. The album was released to…
Morgoth – Ungod CD (Century Media) Excruciating death metal of undeniable qualities – this is no exaggeration! ‘Ungod’ instantaneously gives off a soundtrack ushering crushing metallic weight and uncanny old-school vibe, solid, heavy and equally…
U.D.O. – Queens Hall, Nuneaton, UK. 03/04/15 So first encounters with this venue… and it was worth the visit to be honest. It will be marked on the ‘return to’ list – decent size, good…
