Krvsade from North Carolina, USA, drop this brutal 3 x track EP next Friday and my lord does it pack a punch, and for £2.97 from Amazon, it’s worth every penny. My initial thoughts when the title track opener kicks in is Death and Morbid Angel. It boasts that same …

Below you can see the new videoclip for the song “You are Listening to Superheroes” taken from the new Secret Alliance album titled “Solar Warden”. The new album will be released on next 31st January via Italian label Punishment 18 Records. Links: Facebook

The new video-single “MISFIT” by DRABIK, the Italian heavy metal band, is available today on Youtube. The song is taken from the band’s still unreleased album, which is expected to be released in the first half of 2020. It’s also available via the video link above. Links: Facebook   Instagram

Portuguese blackened death metallers Nihility have unleashed a guitar play-through for the track ‘Abeyance Of Own ‘, which is taken off from the band’s debut album ‘Thus Spoke The Antichrist ‘, which was released back in May 2019 via Black Lion Records. Watch it on the video link above. Links: Facebook   Instagram

Trying to do a little research on these guys prior to reviewing this, the band’s fourth album to date, has been a little tricky. I’ve discovered twenty three bands with the same name, therefore please use the links at the bottom of the review for any related media / pages. …

Yes I realise I’m late with this review and I apologise to UK Technical Thrashers Elyrean for that. But, as they say, better late than never!! This Wolverhampton based thrasher’s release is causing a little confusion as some are classing it as an EP, however, with seven songs and being …

Italian Epic Doom Metal act CRIMSON DAWN have revealed the lyric video for the title track of the new album ‘Inverno ‘, set for release in March 2020 via Punishment 18 Records. Watch it on the video link above. Link:  Facebook

Cardiff based thrashers State Of Deceit have released their first EP recently after only a year together. To be fair, for a year they’ve come a long way. But I also get the impression from this EP that there’s a long way still to go yet. These guys are attempting …

Singapore’s longest living Thrash punkers Opposition Party return with this new four-track EP ‘Tales To Horrify ‘. Blink and you’ll miss it. This dirty sounding EP is my type of sound, literally. Not only does it pulsate Slayer-style tones mixed with Exodus-esque vocals, it oozes a filthy production that makes …

Memories Of A Dead Man return after a five years hiatus to release a new single. ‘Inner Shout ‘ is an intense piece presenting the female voice of Maya. Indeed the survivors of Memories Of A Dead Man, lead by Ben return with this new track that you can watch on the …

Legendary New York Hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashed their twelfth studio album ‘GET LOUD! ‘ last month via NUCLEAR BLAST.  The band are proud to release the official music video for ‘CONQUER AND DIVIDE ‘ which was directed by PUNCHDANCE STUDIOS, who are the same team that created the video for ‘I REMEMBER …

Riff juggernaut Pist who released new album ‘Hailz ’ on 8th November through APF Records (Mastiff, Battalions, BongCauldron, Desert Storm) have posted a lyric video for new single ‘Fools Gave Chase’ which you can watch now on the video link above. Links: Facebook   Instagram  Youtube   Bandcamp

Canadian trio Warsenal bring us their second full length album ‘Feast Your Eyes ‘ and it’s like warping back in time to the early 80’s for me as this is so similar to very early Iron Maiden material. I’m talking Maiden’s self titled debut and ‘Killers ‘. It has the …

California based extreme metal titans SUICIDE SILENCE will release their sixth studio album, ‘Become the Hunter ‘ on February 14, 2020 via NUCLEAR BLAST. The band have released the music video for ‘LOVE ME TO DEATH ‘. Directed by SCOTT HANSEN of DIGITAL THUNDERDOME, the new 18+ music video can be viewed on the …

Planet Mosh review of Eye Licker kicking some serious backsides at Rhyl North Bar on 14/11/19.

At the end of last month I had the ultimate pleasure of chatting to Life Of Agony bassist Alan Robert prior to the band’s gig at Manchester Academy. We touched on various topics. Whilst enjoying an IPA, here’s (in a snap shot) what he had to say. The whole interview, …

When an album starts with an eerie intro such as this you know it’s going to be one hell of a ride. Pouring rain and a single church bell chime, Sabbath-esque, which eventually falls in time with the opening riff. So haunting, so perfect. Ashen Crown have produced a blinding …

KING CREATURE release new single ‘Desolation’ with a fiery video. ‘Desolation’ may have already seen its live debut with King Creature out on tour with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, but here comes the new track from King Creature. Watch it on the video link above. Links: Official Website   …

We Three Kings latest single ‘Gasoline’ is out now. Check out the video on the link above. Links: Facebook   Twitter   Bandcamp

Finland’s melodic death superstars CHILDREN OF BODOM have released an official animated video for the title track of their latest album, ‘HEXED ‘. The RMIT University in Australia spent the last 15 weeks working on the video, with producers AARON MCLOUGHLIN and SIMON NORTON spending around 3000 working hours with their team to …

Twisted Tales are a Serbian Thrash / Metal band releasing this their 2nd studio album. It’s actually very good, if a little naive in places, but it’s hindered by timing issues which we’ll come to shortly. You can tell straight away who influences these guys. The guitaring is heavily influenced …

French Post-Hardcore/Metal/Noise Mongers Vesperine have shared a new official music video “Nous, si photosensibles”. Watch it on the video link above.  

This autumn is set to be filled with a new soundtrack when modern melodic metal high-flyers CYHRA release their sophomore ‘No Halos In Hell ‘, which will see the light of day on November 15th via NUCLEAR BLAST. The band have released their second single ‘Battle From Within ‘ alongside a poignant yet …

Italian metal band, Egosystema, have unveiled the new video for “Open Your Eyes ”. The track will be included on the new third album, yet untitled, out on November 2019. Watch it on the video link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook   Instagram

Watch Opulence’s debut video for the song “Ritual” now on the video link above. It’s the first single from their forthcoming album Black Magic, which will be released on November 15th this year. Links: Instagram

Leprous have shared the 3rd single from their sixth and most ambitious studio album “Pitfalls”, which is set for release on 25th October 2019 via InsideOutMusic. You can watch it on the video link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook

It’s funny how certain events and moments that happen in life can be the difference between hearing a great band, and never hearing them at all. A friend of mine posted a video on Facebook of a track called ‘Filth ‘ by Manchester based Eye Licker at a recent gig …

Well, well, well. The wait is almost over. It feels like an eternity since Life Of Agony announced ‘The Sound Of Scars ‘ as their next album. But here it is, finally, in all it’s glory, and glorious it is. There’s no hiding from the fact that I’ve always been …

‘Common Dreads’ was the bands hugely anticipated second album that cemented them as one of the most innovative and exciting bands of the late 2000s. This 10th anniversary limited edition version consists of a green glow in the dark with red splatter vinyl which matches the cover, a bonus 7” …

Introducing you to Motor City Detroit rock band The Lows.They are an exciting new rock band who are set out to bring thoughtful, heartfelt rock and roll back to the mainstream. Watch their new video for ‘Love Xtinction ‘ on the video link above.

Ghost On Mars have just released the lyric video for ‘The Black Rose’, the first single from the debut Ep ‘Lost Signals ‘, digitally published on September 24th 2019. Watch it on the video link above.

Acid Reign return with their first full length album in incredibly twenty nine years. Not since ‘Obnoxious ‘ back in 1990 have the band given us the excitement of a new album hitting the shelves. Finally, it’s here, and it spawns a sense of maturity immediately with the title track …

Drummers From Hell have posted online a new sick drum cam video of DIMMU BORGIR Drummer Dariusz “Daray” Brzozowski, performing ‘Ætheric’ at Rockstadt Festival 2019, Romania, watch it on the video link above.  

Brownsville, Texas Heavy Rock Band RATCHET DOLLS have released the official music video for their new single, “Out of Control.” Directed by MENEZ CORTEZ, watch it on the video link above.  

Prolific Russian Metal band SECOND TO SUN have released the official video for “Devil,” a track from forthcoming album Legacy. Worship the “Devil” on the video link above.  

Industrial metallers THE SILVERBLACK have just released “Prototype”, the first single taken from their forthcoming fourth album “Prototype 6:17”. Watch it on the video link above.

Being born from a concept and dream by two Scouse lads, Crapfest introduced itself at Phase One Records in Liverpool, on a sunny late August Bank Holiday afternoon, in front of a packed house. And if anything came from this day alone, it is that Crapfest is here to stay. …

Take a look inside the making of LIFE OF AGONY ‘s “The Sound Of Scars” with producers Sylvia Massy ( Tool, System Of A Down ) and Joey Z, along with the rest of the band, as they travel from New York to Ashland, Oregon to record the album. Find …

Welsh Duo Henry’s Funeral Shoe have just released a brand new single “Same Boat Different Sail” from the forthcoming album “Smartphone Rabbit Hole”. Listen to the track on the video link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook   Twitter   Youtube

Grand Slam are set to release their brand new album “Hit The Ground” on 22nd November. The first single taken from the debut is “Gone Are The Days”. You can check it out on the video link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook   Instagram   Twitter

IT’S  OUT!! THE NEW VIDEO “SEVERAL INJURIES” extracted from the new album “DARK MOTHER” of the melodic death metal band 5RAND. Watch it on the video link above!!

PSOTY, formally known as Pet Slimmers Of The Year, are a 4 piece heavy rock band from Peterborough, releasing this their 2nd full length album after 2014’s ‘Fragments Of Uniforms ‘. They play dark, heavy anthems that suck you into another world and I just love albums like this. For …

Revolutionary musicians Prophets Of Rage: Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord have shared the piercing brand new track and video ‘Pop Goes The Weapon’. Watch it on the link above.

Following their hit single, ‘Scars ‘, released last month, LIFE OF AGONY has just unleashed its infectious follow-up ‘Lay Down ‘ from their forthcoming concept record, ‘The Sound of Scars ‘, due October 11, 2019 on Napalm Records. Lead vocalist Mina Caputo’s intense delivery of the chorus lyrics “I won’t lay down and …

Cult of Luna have shared another epic short film, this time for new single ‘Lay Your Head To Rest’ which you can watch now on the video link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook   Instagram   Twitter  

Saltwater Injection Press-release: Originally formed to create the soundtrack for a film that was never released.  After years of legal wrangling, the band will finally be able to release that soundtrack. The film, which cannot be named due to legal reasons, was banned before it even reached the screens. However …

Next Year are a 4 piece pop punk unit from Loughborough and were formed in late 2017. Similar in vein to the likes of Sum 41, Good Charlotte and Blink 182 etc, they have enough in their music to make their own identity stand out to the forefront. ‘Waterfalls ‘ …

Not to be confused with an Australian band from Melbourne with the same name, Rotherham Sludgers Swamp Coffin deliver us an EP of pure doom and gloom all rolled into thirty four minutes of depression. Musically, it’s not much different to the Sludge kings already out there in the form …

Canadian Sludgers Cruickshank hit us with their debut self-titled album, and it’s a strangely clever one. There’s a mixture here of Sludge and doom riffs, and expect the unexpected when it comes to drumming, demonstrated perfectly in album opener ‘Clouded ‘. Sporadic surges of speed litter this track but it …

Cradle Of Filth’s Lindsay Schoolcraft, has just released her new single ‘Where I Fall ‘. The song is from her upcoming album ‘Martyr ‘ which will be released on October 7th 2019. Watch the lyric video for the track on the link above. Links: Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   Bandcamp

Post-punk merchants Eva Bartok release their self-titled debut EP this Friday 23rd August, and I have to say this feels like a very risky EP, in all the right ways of course.  Clocking in at just over ten minutes, this EP comes and goes within the blink of an eye. …

Northampton extreme metal group Krysthla, release this their third album, and the follow up to 2017’s critically acclaimed ‘Peace in Our Time’  album. Having not heard any previous material from these guys, I’m reviewing this album with new ears. Album opener ‘Negative ‘  is right up my street. If you …

Planetmosh is delighted to reveal Crapsons new video single, ‘Who’ll Babysit The Goths’.  Planetmosh has been given exclusive rights to the video, and will be the only place you can watch it until 6pm tonight, when it will go public. Watch it on the video link above. Talking of exclusive …

Bulgaria holds great memories for me. I go there most years to Sunny Beach for my holiday, and I know that there is some great talent over there. So when a review request came through for Mystica, I jumped at the chance. Amazingly, Mystica have been around for some twenty …

Moldova’s Extreme Metal unit Infected Rain have released a new track from their upcoming album ‘Endorphin’, coming in late 2019 through Napalm Records. Watch ‘Lure‘  on the link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook   Twitter   Napalm Records

Chilean Death-Metal outfit Rotten Hate hit us hard with their first full length album, and it’s not bad at all. Hailing from a place I’ve never heard of (and I’m sure you haven’t either!) called Puerto Montt and currently signed to Australis Records. Intro ‘Abyss’  leads us into ‘Church‘,  a …

Previously known as Zombieslut, Baleful Abyss have released a lyric video for the track “Veiled In Flesh“,  which is taken off from the band’s new full-length album ‘Death Propaganda’. Watch it on the link above. Links: Official Website   Facebook

Northampton rock four-piece EMPYRE are excited to announce the release of the third single and video from their debut album ‘Self Aware’.   You can watch the video for ‘Stone‘  above. You can also read the album review by Brian Slakk HERE. Links: Official Website   Facebook   Instagram   Youtube

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have released a live video for ‘PIECE OF ME’, a track from their current studio album,’GRAVITY’,  issued via SEARCH AND DESTROY / SPINEFARM RECORDS in June of last year. Filmed during the band’s sold-out headline performance at Alexandra Palace, London (November 10th 2018), the show saw BFMV unveiling a stunning contemporary …

Last week Scott Stapp released the brand new album “The Space Between The Shadows”. In addition he released a brand new video for the track “Gone Too Soon”, which mourns and remembers Chris Cornell, Chester Bennington, Prince and all of the incredible artists who have left us before their time. Watch it on the …

I’ve always been a big fan of Creed, all throughout their career. I loved their style, melodic chorus’ etc, so it was with arms wide open (see what I did there) that I accepted to review ex-frontman Scott Stapp’s first album release in six years. On a personal level, it’s …

CLUTCH have released a cover of “Precious & Grace”.  The single is the second in a series of new studio recordings that comprise the newly launched Weathermaker Vault Series following the release of their critically acclaimed album, ‘Book Of Bad Decisions’. Future tracks will follow as part of the new series …

Alternative metal band PERPETUAL FATE have just released a brand new video for their song CANNIBAL, taken from the last album CORDIS. Check it out on the video link above. Links: Facebook   Instagram

What would happen if the black metal greats took a break from burning churches to dance at a reggaeton party? Well, speculate no further because NANOWAR OF STEEL has the answer with their summer hit single ‘NORWEGIAN REGGAETON’! The Italian power metal parody band is feeling the heat of the …

Beautifully designed by a crack whore from Betws Garmon, this album will nestle into your record collection between Spacemen 3 and Spandau Ballet, states Bandcamp. Never a truer word printed. Neil Crud never holds back if he has something to say, and why should he. He’s been a pioneer of …

It’s easy to predict where this classy quintet hail from. Their Melodic Death / Thrash Metal genre oozes Finnish descendance. Godsend is the band’s fourth full length album, spanning a thirteen year career, and it starts off perfectly with ‘Waves Of Black’.  Crushing guitars fellow a brief melodic intro and …

Sue are a Noise Rock/Post-Punk/Punk Rock band from the West Midlands. Known for their wild performances and scratchy punk sound, they have been parading around their local scene with confidence and an obvious passion for what they do. ‘It Will Never End’  could have easily been called ‘It had Never …

If ever an album would cause confusion in one’s mind, ‘Vesica Piscis’  is that album, the highly anticipated follow up to The Odious’ late-December 2012 debut album ‘Joint Ventures’. You cannot pin this down to a single genre, no chance. First single from the album ‘Repugnant‘  which follows intro ‘Scape‘,  …

Sty managed to catch Skye & Matt from the band for a pre-Download festival interview at Phase One in Liverpool before their show on 13/06/19. Always lots of fun to chat to, we talked Download, future plans, returning to the UK, together with questions asked from their fans on the …

‘Pyres’ landed on my desk only last week so I’m a little late in reviewing this one as I do like to get reviews out a week prior to release, but not to worry. We’re here now and lovely too. Words That Burn are a four piece unit from Dundalk …

A couple of weeks ago I managed to catch some quality time with one of the most influential music figures in North Wales. Neil Crud has spent all his life involved in music, and I get an insight into his past, present, and future to find out what makes Neil …

North Wales sub-hardcore band Spam Javelin have released a new single, with an album also soon to be released. ‘Fake News’ / ‘Alabama Hot Pocket’  is the first track from the much anticipated debut album ‘The Crack Whores Of Betws Garmon’,  which will be released on CD and vinyl via …

Kneel is a solo project by Portuguese drummer Pedro Mau which began in 2011. Containing elements of thrash, technical death, math metal and hardcore, Kneel’s genre-defying compositions can be characterized by the use of dynamic guitar riffs, dissonant chords, aggressive paces, harsh and heavy vocals, loud and challenging song structures …

I don’t normally take too kindly to seagulls landing on my desk, but with these North Wales kickers I’ll make an exception, and a very big one at that. Hailing from sunny North Wales, just a stone’s throw from my gaff, it’s always nice to review a local band’s efforts. …

Continuing my reviews of recorded releases from bands that performed at Hammerfest 2019 that I covered, it’s the turn of the awesome Bloodyard. Whilst stood at the corner of the bar at Stage 2 on the Saturday evening, catching ten minutes ‘me’ time after an all day effort of watching, …

I had the ultimate pleasure of watching, photographing, meeting and interviewing one of Nottingham’s finest at Hammerfest in March. Their set was full of Black Doom, galloping beats and low lighting. The three combined set the perfect aura for their set. I’ve been keen to review a studio recording of …

Final Coil are a three piece unit from Leicester and are signed to WormHoleDeath Records. Combining elements of post-rock and progressive, the band’s acclaimed debut, Persistence of memory, drew comparisons to Tool & Pink Floyd. This, their second album, therefore has a lot to live up to. The album spawns …

I was recently approached and asked if I would be interested in doing a feature on an up and coming band from Newton Abbot in Devon, and I’m glad I was asked. Despite two thirds of the band still being below the UKs legal drinking age, Ethyrfield have already achieved …

Founded in 1989, Costa Rican thrashers Deiphago return with another onslaught of insane thrash, ‘I, The Devil’,  their fifth full length album. Fuelled by incomprehensible speed and accuracy, these guys remind me of when Napalm Death introduced themselves with their classic debut ‘Scum’  in 1987. To say this album is …

Hailing from the abysmal forests of the mystic North, Belzebubs have possessed a stealthy, cult status throughout their existence. Originally formed in 2002, the band has succeeded in creating a thrilling blend of melodic blackened death metal, guttural growls and whimsical solos, forged with progressive twists and cinematic soundscapes. Accompanied …

This was a gig I had been looking forward to for a very long time. Lancashire Pop/Punk quartet ‘Some Time Today’ have been on my radar for almost a year after seeing the video for their debut single ‘Another Way’  on You tube. They are heavily influenced by the likes …

I finally managed to catch up with Some Time Today after their gig at The Shipping Forecast in Liverpool on 13th April 2019. A band that I believe have so much potential. We talked about the band, the new EP, Beth Olive, future plans, and Finchy having to leave the …

Through The Noise  are a five piece Hardcore Metal band from Malmo in Sweden. Formed in 2013, the band boast a unique raw and aggressive sound, very similar to Linkin Park and Sworn Amongst, a band who I recently reviewed their latest release ‘Reclamation’. Dualism is the second album from …

Six Sins Till Sunday  are an unsigned / independent Southern/Groove Metal outfit from Plymouth releasing this their debut album. Formed in 2012, they released an EP in each year of 2013, 2014 and 2015 titled ‘Six Sins Til Sunday’,  ‘Nex Ratio’,  and ‘Time To Kill’  respectively. Having not heard any …

This was my second visit to Chester’s Deaf Centre. I like the place. I like what Dan from ‘Restless Bear Promotions’ is trying to achieve. Tonight’s offering was Forever In Debt, supported by TV Face. I interviewed Craig Twigg prior to the gig which you can watch HERE, and he …

Released a couple of years prior, Dead Man’s Whiskey have now reissued this their debut album as an expanded version. The whole thing has been re-mastered and has also introduced two new songs, ‘Raising Hell’  and ‘Racing Bullet’. These guys are another band that sit outside the comfort of my …

Formed in 2012, the battle-hardened folk-metal warriors of East Anglia have become a force to be reckoned with on the UK metal circuit, sharing stages with the likes of Evil Scarecrow, Whispered, Manegarm and Grimner, and received praise for their diverse sound and powerful live show.  The group have now released …

Sworn Amongst have returned to the studio, having signed to L.A’s Famined Records and released what I can only describe as a mercy-less onslaught of Groove Metal. Well, I say Groove Metal, but there’s something different here. There’s an element of Melodic Death Metal too. These guys ooze passion and desire. …

Raised By Owls are a Death Metal band from Derby releasing this, their first full length album on the back of nine singles and one EP. The band were formed in 2016 and don’t hold anything back with their witty and hilarious sense of humour which they capture perfectly within …

‘Mania’  is Hellfire’s third full album release after ‘Metal Masses’  (2016) and ‘Free Again’  (2017). The four piece unit are from San Francisco, California and were formed in 2010. I was quite apprehensive about stepping out of my genre zone again for this one, but I’m glad I did. There’s …

‘Mentally ill,  Legally Sane’  is the debut album from California groove-metal band Blacklist-9. What’s interesting about the band’s line up is that drummer Lonnie Silva and guitarist Kyle Silva are father and son respectively. The two began writing material in their garage and recruited local musicians to complete the line-up. …

Chicago based Usurper return with their sixth full length album, Lords Of The Permafrost. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the band were formed in 1993 and share their name with another Death Metal band from Atlanta who split up around 1990. What hit me straight away in track opener ‘Skull Splitter’,  is …

German blues-rockers The Picturebooks returned to the studio to release this their fifth album. The band toured their last two albums over a three year period which mounted to an incredible 350 shows, and they have experimented with their sound here by adding new instruments such as tubular bells and piano and …

Eat Me Fresh are a four-piece hardcore band from the Czech Republic. Formed in 2010, amongst their biggest achievements are supports slots with Trapped Under Ice on their European tour in 2017, Agnostic Front in 2015, Turnstile in 2015, a European tour with Swamps from USA in 2016, Broken Teeth ,Backtrack, Leeway, …

Introducing…….Some Time Today. The Pop Punk four-piece outfit from Burscough in Lancashire. Influences which include Blink 182 and Green Day, the band released their first album ‘Better Late Than Never’ in 2017 and have made several radio appearances including BBC’s ‘Introducing’. I first heard of Some Time Today when my previous …