Album Reviews

Ever wondered what it would feel like to get punched in the guts by a rampant bunny on smack? That is what I imagine of when someone mentions the band hailing from Portland, Oregon, called Toxic Holocaust. Naturally when they unleashed their new album Chemistry of Consciousness in October (released …

On seeing the name In Solitude, I was expecting a doom metal type of band but as the jarring and chiming chords of opening track ‘He Comes’ lead into a Gothic vibe similar  Zeppelin’s ‘Going To California, my initial assumption was completely wrong. Their  3rd full length album Sister, released …

Ghost (Ghost B.C in the USA) is a Swedish rock and roll export, who debuted their last full-length effort, Infestissumam, at #1 in their home country. The followup to that album, the EP If You Have Ghost, was produced by the illustrious Dave Grohl. At some point, ‘underground’ or ‘indie’ musicians who …

No Sinner are a Blues-Rock band from Vancouver, Canada.  They take their name from their lead singer, Colleen Rennison (Rennison spelt backwards gives No Sinner).  This is their debut album, and it’s release follows them playing their first ever UK gig at the Black Heart in Camden at the end …

The genre known as ‘Christian Metal’ has had a strong year in terms of new releases, and it is clear that before the end of 2013, there are a few more gems awaiting us. After a 22 year wait, and with the help of a kick-starter fund (supplied by their …

A stunning lineup of artists including Alice Cooper, Bruce Dickinson, Brian May, Alfie Boe, Kerry Ellis, Steve Balsamo, Sandi Thom, John Paul Jones, Uli Jon Roth, Brian Auger, Ian Paice, Mark King, The Temperance movement, Micky Moody and many more.

Hailing from Portugal and have been around since 1994, this release is their 3rd full length. The band includes in its line-up Aires Pereira from Moonspell. There is not a lot of information regarding this band which whisks up an air of mystique even before the music starts. From the …

This third album from Quebec’s Insurrection is unusual in that the band sing in both their native languages – French and English – which shows due respect to their Canadian heritage. Apart from that, ‘Prototype’ also pays faithful homage to the band’s death metal roots, especially in its winding twin …

Digging a vein that lies somewhere between classic thrash acts such as Annihilator (Jeff Waters makes a guest appearance on ‘As Killer Breathe’)  Exodus and Exciter, while trying to induce the more irreverent approach of Anthrax, Montreal newcomers Trainwreck Architect plough a furrow similar to that already explored by the …

"An exciting five album box set for any fans of Simple Minds", "an absolute bargain, all five albums for around £15"

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 …

If you still haven't got your loved one a Christmas present, my word are you cutting it fine. Perhaps you could get them the new offering by #GypsyChiefGoliath? This handy review should help you make up your mind...

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, …