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The Camel of Doom re-released album Terrestrial is to put it bluntly a tough listen for those not familiar with the psych/doom genre.  On the other hand, for those that know all about it, what joy this album brings.  Kris Clayton, the driving force behind Camel Of Doom, has been making music since he was a 13 …

German thrash titans KREATOR have revealed the cover artwork and release details for their upcoming album, ‘Gods Of Violence’. The 14th KREATOR album is set to be released on January 27th, 2017 worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork was created by renowned artist Jan Meininghaus, who also made …

Happy 10th anniversary to SikTh‘s Death Of A Dead Day which was originally released back in the distanct past of June 2006.  To mark this significant milestone,  Peaceville Records chose to re-release the album in September 2016.  So how do you review a 10 year old selection of songs that have already had an …

Following the band’s widely successful 2015 album, five-piece Southern Rock band, Blackberry Smoke, are set to release their fifth studio album, ‘Like An Arrow’ on Friday 14th October 2016 via Earache Records. The latest album features twelve new tracks, which includes a feature from the one and only Gregg Allman, …

You would think with a name like Elder Druid this band had been sacrificing goats to some other worldly God these past few years.  Not so, once you find out that it is a group of former school friends and sometime students from Ballymena in Northern Ireland who have embraced …

Death Resonance from Soilwork is a collection of tracks that probably should not work but does in a kind of strange way.  Two new offerings, Helsinki and Death Resonance, along with 13 rare, previously unreleased and remixed tracks gives us an opportunity to hear how the Soilwork sound has progressed over the years. Normally you may wonder as …

Jamie Reader-Johnson from Planetmosh caught up with July Talk after their set at Sound Control in Manchester, in support of their latest studio album, Touch, to discuss the new record, touring, and all things in between. What was the first track that came together to build Touch? P: Strange Habit …

I am a huge fan of this one, I have a few issues with it but overall I like it. It is filled with dread and atmosphere perfect for what the band were aiming for. With its Lovecraftian and cultic overtones this is some stellar blackgaze. The first issue I …

I am lucky enough to be able to review my first ever Delain album and what can I say.  This is most certainly an album which really packs a ‘Suckerpunch’. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Delain (you are about to be introduced to a slice of heaven) they …

It doesn’t seem that long ago since The Dead Daisies came out of the woodwork, and in the space of only four years, the band are back again with their third studio album, ‘Make Some Noise‘, set for release worldwide on Friday 5th August 2016. In such a short period …

I have been following my local scene in Northern Ireland for quite a few years now and I have seen some bands come and some bands go.  While my heart may have wept for the acts that decided to call it a day I have rejoiced with the ones who …

Great Western Valkyrie was one of my albums of the year when it came out in 2014 and was arguably the album that propelled Rival Sons to a new level. This coupled with their live performances garnered them a slot travelling across the world with Black Sabbath.  So it’s been with …

Zakk Wylde released Book of Shadows II via Spinefarm Records on April 8th.  It’s his first solo release in twenty years, and is the follow up to his classic Book of Shadows album.  The album was recorded and produced at Wylde’s home studio, The Black Vatican. Wylde has previously released …

Lancastrian Hard-Rockers Massive Wagons are set to release their third studio album on 29th April, titled Welcome To The World. The latest album comes as the result of a support campaign through PledgeMusic, which gave the dedicated followers of Massive Wagons an opportunity to show their support and gain an …

The glory of American hard rock music has returned! Listenable Records is proud to release the stunning 2nd full length album by Brooklyn trio THE GOLDEN GRASS! It’s a truly serpentine journey as the epic glory & might of the Heavy 70’s meets the sun-drenched warmth of Laurel Canyon’s golden …

The Past VARDIS were forged out of Glam, Punk, Heavy Metal, Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the crucible of 1970s northern England. They are a product of rock music across three generations: inspired by the great Rockers and electric bluesmen of the 50s and 60s, learning their trade rubbing …

‘The Great Deceiver’ – the long awaited 9th Mortiis album is out now. In conjunction with today’s release of the album, the band has revealed another video, check out  ‘Demons Are Back’ here: The video shows a grotesquely-masked voyeur watching dystopian scenes of utter despair, sadism and eventually, suicide through …

Sweden’s THE UNGUIDED have revealed their new video for “Operation: E.A.E.” to celebrate the album release of Lust And Loathing & upcoming headline tour dates! Richard Sjunnesson on the brand new video & upcoming European tour: ” ‘Operation: E.A.E.’ was the natural choice when we decided to record a music …

Hailing from Edmonton Canada, MORTILLERY are on a mission to deliver true thrash metal. They stand out with their smashing riffage, raw energy and dynamic female vocals! Today the band announces details of their upcoming metal beast including, the album title, track listing, artwork & release date.   Check out …

For the last two decades, CHURCH OF MISERY have sawed off only the finest in uncompromising doom.  The revered Japanese masters are lifelong practitioners of the genre, honoring and extrapolating upon the Sabbathian legacy from which all detuned life springs forth. CHURCH OF MISERY’s sixth and latest album, And Then …