Whether 2021 evolves into something as devastating for so many as its predecessor or the finest moment of enjoyment (and relief) in recent times, it certainly has got off to a big bang with the release of the debut EP… Read More ›
Metal
No Life On Earth – Nothing Is Real
Nothing Is Real is the debut EP from USA/Brazil metallers No Life On Earth, a band which we guess falls into that annoyingly named super group category of creativity. What is not a guess is that the release is one… Read More ›
Every Hour Kills – Re:awaken EP
“Examining extra-terrestrial threats and pondering the consequences of making dire and desperate decisions”, the Re:Awaken EP from Canadian metallers Every Hour Kills is a fascinating proposal of sound, art, and suggestion and one which has grown more compelling listen by… Read More ›
Age Of Menace – War Machine EP
It is only a few months short of a decade since we at The RR first found ears and appetite gripped by Australian metallers Age Of Menace and a self-titled EP which eagerly ensured both and anticipation eagerly surrounded subsequent… Read More ›
Raging Speedhorn – Hard To Kill
At the time of its release four years back Lost Ritual had our appetite for Raging Speedhorn’s voracious metal sounds at their greediest by far. A longstanding but maybe not quite dedicated relish for their intensive roars was suddenly thrust… Read More ›
KnightressM1 – Dreams and Devastation
Texturally kaleidoscopic, sonically compelling, and emotively captivating, Dreams and Devastation is quite simply one of the year’s most fascinating and thrilling encounters. The album is a stunning introduction to US trio KnightressM1, more specifically the creative craft and imagination of… Read More ›
Horror Dance Squad – No Flag Will Fly Forever
Encouraged by the growing buzz around Estonian metallers Horror Dance Squad heading over to their new album was an easy decision and one rewarded with the finding of one of the year’s rousing highlights. No Flag Will Fly Forever is… Read More ›
Born To Burn – Money Can’t Be Eaten
It was four years ago that French metallers Born To Burn caught our attention and that of a great many others with debut album Welcome To Reality. The time since has been a touch quiet on their side but now… Read More ›
Knifes – Proof of Concept EP
The seeds and birth of Californian outfit Knifes is fascinating, a compelling story and history which grabs attention yet it is still majorly eclipsed by the band’s debut EP. Proof of Concept is a striking and hungrily virulent slab of… Read More ›
Ward XVI – Metamorphosis
Just over three years ago we were introduced to terror incarnate, psychopath Psychoberrie. Locked away in the asylum of Ward XVI, her story and madness was revealed within acclaimed their debut album The Art Of Manipulation. Now the British band… Read More ›