The current rebellious discontent around the world has a new soundtrack in the brutal and violent Better To Die On Your Feet Than Live On Your Knees from Californian anarchic grindcore metalers Liberteer. The album is a ferocious blast not… Read More ›
Month: January 2012
Abysmal Dawn – From Ashes (Reissue)
A reissue of their 2006 debut album Los Angeles death metalers, Abysmal Dawn with From Ashes shows as on its original unleashing they were and are still ahead of the game in bringing urgent essential senses grinding sounds. The songs… Read More ›
Inferion – The Desolate
The Desolate is an album with simply one intent, to crawl within and consume through blistering incessant riffs and dark malicious melodies and grooves. Offering black metal in a more traditional direct form, Miami band Inferion has created in The… Read More ›
Ram – Death
Mark it in your diaries; January 31st sees the return of Swedish heavy metal band Ram with their new album Death. Released via Metal Blade Records the album places the band back to the fore of the genre, its powerful… Read More ›
Mike Doughty – Yes And Also Yes
The time for presents and treats maybe over with the festive season a swiftly departing memory but Mike Doughty in the form of his brand new album has presented the heart with one of the biggest gifts possible. From start… Read More ›
The 11th Hour – Lacrima Mortis
Lacrima Mortis the new album from doom metal band The 11th Hour can in no sense of the word be classed as uplifting but as its sombre consuming presence permeates the senses it offers a kind of catharsis. Drenched in… Read More ›
The Objex – Reservations for Debauchery
Rattled, battered and thoroughly yet pleasingly wasted is how one feels after sweltering in the full blistering punk rock force of Reservations for Debauchery from Las Vegas based band The Objex. If you thought punk rock had seen better days… Read More ›
Fourth Autumn – Mock The Weak
The debut album Mock The Weak from Welsh metalers Fourth Autumn is like a stick of dynamite. The first listen maybe even the second is like a fuse, the album slowly burning giving glimpses and indications of intriguing things within… Read More ›
Sport of Kings – Logic House EP
Released the tail end of 2011 The Logic House EP from Sport Of Kings is an unassuming release that captivates without truly leaving a lasting impression. Maybe not strictly true as at times melodies of lead track ‘Free Jazz’ can… Read More ›
Interview with Stay Ok!
January 16th sees the release of the debut EP from fast rising Irish rock band Stay Okay! Bursting with well crafted melodies, eager hooks, and an infectious rock energy Time To Grow shows a band on the rise as they… Read More ›