Album Reviews

Welsh hardcore crew Brutality Will Prevail have celebrated landing a deal with Siege Of Amida Records / Century Media by issuing a deluxe version of their acclaimed third album, ‘Scatter The Ashes’, which features not only the original album, as released at the beginning of the year, but also a …

For almost 20 years, Krisiun have been one of a handful of Brazilian bands who have attempted to follow in the footsteps of their more famous countrymen, Sepultura, but, while enjoying moderate success outside their homeland – and especially in Europe – have by and large failed to capture the …

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Tai Shan are a Finnish band that originally started out as a covers band before switching to original material.  They released their first album, “Lost horizon” in 2011 and have now released their second album, “Iceflower”. The album is completely instrumental, so if you’re not keen on instrumental albums this …

This is the self titled debut album from Italian band Roxin’ Palace.  The band only formed a year ago, so they haven’t wasted any time writing and recording this debut album.  What is surprising though is how good the album sounds for a band that is so new.  They’ve got …

Bullet bill are a London based band who have played gigs in many pubs and small venues around the capital.  They started to record their debut album in late 2011, but it was over a year later before recording was complete and the album was mixed and mastered.  The album …

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 …