Norwegian rockers Svölk is a band with a strength and intensity to their fusion of classic and hard rock melded with stoner and southern rock ‘n’ roll that makes it impossible not to be swept up in their music’s burly… Read More ›
Month: November 2011
The Kinks In Mono
The Kinks In Mono is one giant glorious treat for the heart, a retrospective gift for the senses and emotions from one of the most influential bands the UK has produced. The Kinks have touched and influenced generation after generation… Read More ›
Dennis Hopper Choppers – Girl Walked Out Of Town
‘Girl Walked Out of Town‘ is not only the second single taken from Dennis Hopper Choppers new album Be Ready, it is also an impressive and intriguing invitation into the band’s wider sound and perfect doorway to said acclaimed album…. Read More ›
Interview with Manda Ophuis of Nemesa
2011 saw Dutch rock band Nemesea sign with Napalm Records leading to the release of their third album The Quiet Resistance, an album bringing vibrant well written songs and striking electro/metal/symphonic rock sounds. We had the chance to ask vocalist… Read More ›
The Static Jacks – Into The Sun/Mercy, Hallelujah
‘Into The Sun’ is the new single from New Jersey indie rock band The Static Jacks and their debut UK release. Taken from their forthcoming album If You’re Young on Fearless Records, the release comes out November 28th via Laissez… Read More ›
Underclass – Beat Your Fist
When earlier in the year Edinburgh based band Underclass released their debut single ‘Bruised Eyes/Sheep’, ears and eyes turned impressed in their direction. It was a release that leapt into the ear with emotive sounds and an eagerness to please… Read More ›
Eden Wakes – Darkest Before The Dawn
The strong and positive word about UK metal/rock band Eden Wakes inspired some eager anticipation for their debut album but it did not prevent total surprise at the unexpected sound that flew from the tracks that make up Darkest Before… Read More ›
Entrench – Inevitable Decay
Recently old school Swedish thrash metal has been ‘resurrected’ by a growing number of bands with the strongest spark of energy coming with the release of Inevitable Decay from Entrench. Steeped in the origins and influences of the genre the… Read More ›
Lord Volture – Never Cry Wolf
Lord Volture and their second album Never Cry Wolf through no fault of their own started off with a big disadvantage for this review for the fact that classic rock/power metal vocals as employed by the band’s frontman and founder… Read More ›
Ritual Necromancy – Oath Of The Abyss
Oregon’s Ritual Necromancy do not simply attack and provoke the senses, they pummel them to within a fraction of their last breath and then drive even harder and harsher until loss of feeling is a merciful relief. Though the… Read More ›