Album Reviews

Tipsy road are a Swiss rock band that formed in 2007.  In 2009 they released their debut EP, Breakin’ the line.  Four years later, in 2013 they have finally released their debut album – Somewhere alive. Despite the “somewhere alive” title, it’s not a live album, but is actually their …

Danish band Black Succubi was formed in 2005 in Copenhagen.  Following the release of the debut EP and some lineup changes, the band released their self-titled debut album in 2008.  Following more lineup changes, the band started to record their second album in 2012, and now in late 2013 it …

Manchester Goth/Alternative Metal band Sinnergod released their début album Seven Deadly Sinphonies on Halloween 2013. Formed in 2001 by twin brothers Mark and Chris Hampson, Sinnergod already have two EPs under their belt and have played at Bloodstock Open Air Festival and Dark-Cide-Fest. On first listen I picked up flavours of …

“Seventh Key” are back after nine long years with a new album entitled “I Will Survive”, the group are made up of Guitarist and Keyboard player Mike Slamer, Billy Greer on Bass, Lead Vocals and Chet Wynd on Drums. I’ve followed Mike Slamer for many years, he doesn’t know it, …

From the outset I must point out that I have thoroughly enjoyed every single album Trivium have released to date, and 2011’s ‘In Waves’ was one of my albums of the year. Through each of their previous releases you could chart their music as it matured and progressed both in …

White Coast Rebels are a band from the Costa Blanca (White coast) in Spain.  In 2011 they appeared on the TV series Benidorm on ITV which boosted their profile.  They’ve previously released an EP, “No cliche left behind”, and now have released their debut album – Hangin’ with the bad …

American band Whiskey six was formed in 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.  They’ve performed with artists including Steel Panther, Para roach, Jackyl and more and have played a number of festivals in Texas, California and Arizona.  This is their first full length release. After listening to the album I have to …

To celebrate their tenth anniversary, Epica played their largest headline show to date, at Klokgebouw in Eindhoven in March this year.  Fans from all over the world travelled to be there – something like 50 countries were represented at the venue, and even more watched the show on a live …

“Try hard…or die hard” is the third album from Italian band E.Z.Riders (or to give them their full name, Experienced Zydeco Riders).  Musically they’re Blues Rock with a definite Southern feel.  That musical feel combined with the E.Z.Riders name might lead you to assume they’re from Texas, Tennessee or one …

Excellent debut from the Swedish based Gothic duo.     Just when you think you have seen and heard it all in this wonderful, jumbled up and eclectic genre we call Metal, along pops something that knocks you back and makes you realise what a glorious tapestry these musicians weave. …

Benedictum have just released their fourth album, Obey.  Bands with female singers are often characterised with classical or operatic style vocals and this does appeal to a certain type of fan, but a lot of metal fans aren’t keen on this style of singing in metal.  With Benedictum though there’s …

Hailing from The Netherlands, reformed modern ‘power thrash metal’ band Mytholic brings us a five-song EP boasting a hard-edged presentation. This record has a crisp, modern production with well thought-out, ‘deep’ layering in the songs. Vocals are a little forward; otherwise each instrument is in balance, drums especially appreciable. The …

Belgium’s Possession have released a four-song EP, His Best Deceit, of extreme madness. After an (1:34) eternity-long intro, the real music gets going. The band channels a deep, ‘fizzy’ production and simplistic song structure in to four intense tunes. Mixing equal parts Bathory, Sodom, Bloodstorm, and maybe a little Morbid …

On the Second Day of Xmas Louella brings to you Cop This by The Deep End. G’day Mate! It’s the second day of Xmas and I couldn’t find two turtle doves so I bring you the latest Australian export The Deep End! This Aussie five piece released their début album …

Ok so it’s Christmas time and I’ve been roped into this “twelve reviews of Christmas” by our very own Steve Dempsey. I would probably be miffed as I am moving house tomorrow morning however it means I get my hands on the 2nd part of FFDP’s “The Wrong Side Of Heaven …

Back in the day when the NWOBHM movement kicked off there was no internet easily available so I had to rely on music magazines like Sounds, Kerrang, Melody Maker, NME, Record Mirror etc. for information. So all i really knew about Soldier was their 45rpm single release Sheralee which caused …

I AM I released their new single See You Again as a digital download on 11th November 2013. Former Dragonforce frontman ZP Theart formed I AM I after leaving Dragonforce. ZP assembled a line up of talented and renowned musicians to put together new project I AM I. The lineup …

The Imaginaerum tour has run for more than a year, and has seen major changes in the band.  Singer Anette Olzon left the band and Floor Jansen stepped in as a temporary replacement to enable the band to finish the tour.  Since the tour ended Floor has been made a …

Justin Lerner comes from New Jersey and has been playing guitar since an early age.  In 2006 he released his debut album, “The dividing line”.  Now, his second album “18th avenue” has been released.  Well calling it an album is a slightly debatable point – with just six tracks it’s …

Eyevory is a progressive folk rock band from Bremen, German.  They initially formed in 2009 under the name “Pink mercury” and in 2012 changed their name to “Eyevory”. They’ve previosuly released an EP, and Euphobia is their debut album. It’s a really interesting mix of styles – folk, pop, rock …