I have had a rocky relationship with Haken over the years, whilst their shows have been somewhat of mixed quality their albums have remained consistent, but that consistency has sometimes felt like their albums are something of a facsimile of others. Come 2023 and Fauna is upon us. This is …
Read More »Firewind – Immortals
Its been a five year wait for Immortals, the latest studio album released via Century Media Records from Greek power metallers Firewind but the wait is well worth it as founding member Gus G leads from the front with guitar heroics throughout its nine tracks. Founded in Thessaloniki in 1998, …
Read More »Monster Truck – Sittin’ Heavy
19th February 2016 sees the latest studio album release from Canadian Rockers Monster Truck, entitled Sittin’ Heavy. After months on the road, the guys are ready to show us the new sounds they have to offer since the incredible Juno Award nominated Furiosity, released in 2013. Canada has provided some terrific Rock …
Read More »COUNTESS Release ‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ CD: An Exclusive Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics
‘Sermons Of The Infidel’ contains a selection of 15 songs from Countess’ past. These tracks were selected by the band and all – save two live songs – were recorded again specifically for this album, throughout 2013 and 2014. Eight of these tracks were released in 2013 as a digital-only …
Read More »Absolva – Beyond Live [DVD, CD]
Absolva have unleashed a “Fan Pack” containing a live cd and dvd, ( though these can be ordered separately ) recorded at the band’s sell-out headline show at Wizzfest, Belgium earlier this year. On the strength of this dvd alone, this british metal trio comprising of Chris Appleton – lead vocals & lead guitar, …
Read More »The Devil Wears Prada – Dead & Alive DVD
The Devil Wears Prada is a band that has been on the metal scene since 2005. Hailing from Ohio, they’ve managed to branch out and make a name for themselves outside of the US and have gained a solid, loyal fan base. Style-wise they tick all the boxes required to …
Read More »In this moment – Blood
It’s been an eventful year for In this moment. Two of the bands founding members (Guritarist Blak Brunzel and Drummer Jeff Fabb) quit the band as did their long term manager. While Brunzel and Fabb work with an American Idol contestant, Singer Maria Brink and Guitarist Chris Howarth have rebuilt …
Read More »Gojira – The Flesh Alive [Limited Edition Deluxe Version] DVD + CD
I think the quality of the outside of a product is just as important as the contents. If time has been taken to make the packaging of a product impressive, it’s likely that the contents within are going to match. I, myself, am not a Gojira fan but found myself …
Read More »Children of Bodom – Holiday At Lake Bodom (15 Years of Wasted Youth)
I don’t normally agree with the idea of “best of” albums as I feel that they are more of an excuse to release something when a band can’t think of anything new to release. However, I can’t say that this is the case here! At 17 tracks, the album is …
Read More »Skarlett Riot – Villain CD review
If you want a female fronted rock band who aren’t your typical Paramore wanabee band. A band whose lyrics have so much aggression, anarchy and passion jammed into them. Then Lincolnshire based Skarlett Riot are a band you need to have in your life and their new EP entitled Villain …
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