No Cure – It Is Going to Get Dark (Review)

No Cure - It Is Going to Get DarkThis is the debut album from US hardcore band No Cure.

No Cure play a merciless form of metallic hardcore, laced with elements of death metal that provide extra kick. On It Is Going to Get Dark the band spend 34 minutes showing exactly what they can do, delivering a collection of energetic bruisers that hit the spot. Continue reading “No Cure – It Is Going to Get Dark (Review)”

If These Trees Could Talk – The Hidden Hand (Review)

If These Trees Could Talk - The Hidden HandThis is the fourth album from US post-rock band If These Trees Could Talk.

The Hidden Hand contains 42 minutes of post-rock soundscapes for the listener to explore. If These Trees Could Talk are able guides, highlighting areas of interest and places to be wary of as these nine expressive tracks unfold. Continue reading “If These Trees Could Talk – The Hidden Hand (Review)”

Snag – All the Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn to Dust (Review)

Snag - All the Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn to DustSnag are a Screamo band from the US and this is their third album.

Snag play a form of Screamo that takes additional influences from other related styles, (and some less related), into itself very capably. Across 26 minutes All the Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn to Dust has a lot to offer fans of emotive hardcore. Continue reading “Snag – All the Cages Holding Us Will One Day Turn to Dust (Review)”

Wailin Storms – The Arsonist (Review)

Wailin Storms - The ArsonistThis is the fifth album from dark/doom rock band Wailin Storms.

The Arsonist provides the listener with 47 minutes of material to become captivated by, and by Jove is it good. Wailin Storms have created a record that blends many styles and influences into one compelling whole. Continue reading “Wailin Storms – The Arsonist (Review)”

Sojourner – Gateways (Review)

Sojourner - GatewaysThis is the fourth album from International black metal band Sojourner.

Containing the artist behind Miasmata, Sojourner play what can probably loosely be termed as atmospheric black metal, but with an epic streak and a definite Gothic metal flavour. In essence, it’s metal, atmosphere-first, and balances beauty and darkness wonderfully. Continue reading “Sojourner – Gateways (Review)”

Soothsayer – The Unbinding (Review)

vThis is the second album from Irish doom/sludge band Soothsayer.

The Unbinding follows on from 2016’s At this Great Depth and 2021’s Echoes of the Earth, heralding the return of the bone-shaking Soothsayer. Across five colossal songs Soothsayer showcase a sound that’s developed, while also retaining what made them so good in the first place. Continue reading “Soothsayer – The Unbinding (Review)”