Interview with Betraeus, Jan 2012

Betraeus are Christian Sykes – Vocals, Guitars Eddie Johnson – Guitars Benjamin Edwards – Bass Paddy Monaghan – Drums Betraeus are a four piece progressive death metal band from Manchester, UK. Forming in 2009, the band has a distinctive sound which treads a fine line between Atmospheric, Progressive & Death …

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Alcest – Les Voyages de L’Ame

    Translation ”The Journeys of The Soul “ Since their groundbreaking 2005 debut the e.p “Le Secret”, Alcest have created quite a stir amongst the black metal scene, creating their own unique brand of gothic themed doom laden sounds utilising the many talents of Neige. Opening track “Autres Temps” …

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Max Pie – Initial Process CD review

Belgium based Max Pie are a progressive metal act that are only just getting the credit they deserve. Since forming in 2005, the band have gone on numerous tours, played numerous festivals, but unfortunately only waited until 2011 to record their debut album. Now in 2012, Max Pie have finally …

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The Midlands Goth Festival Organisers Interviewed

This is Lee Walker from www.PlanetMosh.com conducting an interview with the Midlands Goth Festival organisers LW – How did Dark Heart Events start ? MGF – A ‘delectable gentleman’ asked himself… ‘Why isn’t there a gothic festival in Birmingham?’ and from that little question and an addiction to social media …

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Therapy? – A Brief Crack Of Light

You always want to fight the corner of your hometown heroes, be it your local football team or a band that have helped to put your part of the world on the musical map. You want to stand, as one, with ‘your boys’ and, shoulder to shoulder, take on all …

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Def-Con-One – Def Con One CD review

If you ever wanted to know what a nuclear bomb sounds like when it tears an entire city to bits, then look no further than the new EP by Def-Con-One. Based on the theme of warfare, this self titled EP from London’s finest metal heads will not only blow your …

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Inner Fear – First Born Fear CD review

Formed by Marthus (the ex machine behind the drums of Cradle of Filth) in 1997, Inner Fear are back after a long hiatus with their first album in nine year. First Born Fear is a ten track, power house of a gothic metal album, bringing together atmospheric keyboard effects, lightning …

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Royal Hunt – Show Me How to Live CD review

Denmark’s own progressive rock heroes Royal Hunt are back with their great new album Show Me How to Live, and for those who don’t know of the mighty Royal Hunt……. Go out and shoot yourself. No, only joking, go out and buy this album because this is the best starting …

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New album from founding member of The Black Crowes

Rich Robinson Album: Through A Crooked Sun Release Date: March 26th 2012 UK Tour: February 2012 Rich Robinson is set to release his second solo album ‘Through A Crooked Sun’ on March 26th 2012 through Circle Sound.   ‘Through A Crooked Sun’ is the follow up album to ‘Paper’ and …

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Baleful Creed – Buried Beneath (CD)

Hailing from Northern Ireland Baleful Creed are a classic rock influenced four-piece that also take a nod at the stoner rock section of the genre. With a growing number of well-received gigs and guest spots under their belts Baleful Creed are now finding themselves in what is undoubtedly their zone …

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The Amorettes – Haulin Ass (CD)

Girls in rock bands are always a welcome sight to see. The majority of rock fans may be male (although that may be debatable when you factor in the male/female breakdown at some of 2011’s rock festivals) but that doesn’t mean the vast proportion of guys don’t want to see …

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Black Messiah – The Final Journey

February 24th sees the release of Black Messiah’s fifth album The Final Journey.  Founded in 1994, this band originally paid tribute to their black metal idols, but over the years have developed their own pagan metal style.  Though the band has seen many changes in membership over the years, one …

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Savage Outlaw – EP (CD)

Us entertainment reviewers are lucky guys and girls you know, after all we quite often get to attend gigs for free, we receive countless promo CDs and merchandise items, and if we are very lucky we even get to meet some of our heroes along the way. Whilst these perks …

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Rebels By Nature – Blood & Whiskey (CD)

It’s nice sometimes to stumble upon a band you have always wanted to see and hear and yet due to circumstances beyond your control you have missed. For this reviewer Northern Irish rockers Rebels By Nature were one such band until not so long ago. These guys (and girl) were …

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Voodoo Dogg – Ma Nelsons, Belfast – 14/01/2012

It can be a gamble to promote gigs post-Christmas, when everyone’s strapped for cash and awaiting that first pay packet of the year. However the promoter of this gig (Chris Shaw) did his homework and put together such a strong line-up for this early (6pm-9pm) show that he pretty much …

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Xerosun – Absence Of Light

This debut offering from Dubliners Xerosun actually came out in their Irish homeland back in 2010, to great acclaim on both sides of the border, but now has been picked up, re-packaged and given a worldwide release by Rising Records. And much deserved the development is, as this is – …

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PYTHIA – ‘THE SERPENT’S CURSE’ CD REVIEW.

Pythia’s 2009 debut ‘Beneath The Veiled Embrace’ certainly created musical ripples upon the sea of Female Fronted Metal and heralded a hard touring ethic which saw the band headline the Sophie Stage at Derby’s Bloodstock Festival and grab a slot at the prestigious Metal Female Voices Fest in Belgium. The …

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BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘FOREVER’

Blessed By A Broken Heart’s first official music video, ‘FOREVER’ now available to view online. Taken from the anticipated new album, Feel The Power, OUT NOW!!! Guitarist Sam Ryder says, “So the VEVO servers have finally settled, they have realised how awesome our new video is. So it is with great …

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