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A patriotic Welshman, and one quarter of Manchester hardcore/punk band Eye Licker.

Capra – Self Titled

Violent fun with a vital message – a succinct summary of fresh faces Capra from Lafayette, southern Louisiana. With only two releases under their belt, they’ve already made waves in their immediate surroundings, and it’s clear why. Their metallic hardcore twist is infectious, bursting with creativity and vigor as though …

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The Abyss Stares Back – Split EP

The Abyss Stares Back Split EP brings together three underground acts from Birminghams Punk scene: Twelve Twelve, SUE and The Butters Aliens. Each band was tasked with writing a song within the theme of Cosmic Horror, resulting in three unique interpretations that will have your feet stamping and your blood …

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Bloodyard – Orchard Of Corpses

I first fell in love with Bloodyard at Hammerfest 2019 in Prestatyn. Towards the end of night 3,drained and withered from the rigours that media does to you during a festival. The interviews, the photographing and of course, the beer. I stood alone at a table just catching five minutes …

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Malevolence Interview

After reviewing Malevolence‘s superb new EP ‘ The Other Side ‘ for PlanetMosh last week, I took the chance to chat with Alex from the band, through the power of Media distancing of course! Here’s what he had to say. You’ve just released a new EP ‘The Other Side’. Bearing …

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Malevolence – The Other Side

Sheffield shredders Malevolence return with another (few and far between) release. But if the quality of their releases is governed by time in between them, then please keep that as it is. This is a superb release. ‘Reign Of Suffering ‘ was the band’s full length debut in 2013, followed …

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KILL THE LIGHTS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SONG ‘PLAGUES’

New Fearless Records signing KILL THE LIGHTS, which features former members of Bullet For My Valentine and Throw the Fight, have shared the video for anthemic new song ‘Plagues ‘. The song boasts a fierce combination of thunderous rhythm, militaristic percussion, blistering solos, a pummelling breakdown, and a real earworm …

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Deus Mori – Umbra Mortis

Manchester based Deus Mori are another new band to me, recommended by my brother Lee Beardall from Hardcore punk outfit Eye Licker,  and I thank him for this brilliant recommendation. Only two years old are Deus Mori, but there is no sign of a lack of experience within this EP …

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Thrashera – Nao Gosto!

Brazilian rumblers Thrashera release this their third full length studio album, ‘Nao Gosto! ‘ Formed in 2010, the band have oodles of releases to their name since they began, which surprises me that this is only their third studio album release in those ten years. It starts off well enough. …

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DEPRAVATION reveal new video & new album out Friday!

German blackened death metal outfit DEPRAVATION are about to unleash their new beast of an album, and Lifeforce Records debut ‘III: Odor Mortis ‘ this Friday. To bring you in the mood, watch the new video for ‘Beug Dich ‘ off the new effort on the video link above!! Links: …

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NECROPHILIAC publishes first ever video!

Legendary pioneers of the Spanish Death Metal scene NECROPHILIAC have just released the second advance single of what will be their long-awaited sophomore album “No Living Man is Innocent”, and it’s the very first official video-clip in the band’s history! The chosen track for this debut is entitled “GodBundy”. Watch it on the video …

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Sylosis – Cycle Of Suffering

Sylosis return with their fifth full length album and my word what a belter as they certainly make up for lost time after their four year snooze!! The energy here in every track is raw, blinding, and has a point to prove. You can feel it. Taste it. From the …

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Butcher – 666 Goats Carry My Chariot

With a title like this, you tend to have an inkling as to what sort of genre you’ll be entertained by here. And, yep, you’re right! A thumping of classic 80’s thrash / metal. Early Iron Maiden / Metallica / Helloween flattened and rolled into one meaty pie. So, where …

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