Father Murphy are an Italian experimental/avant-garde band and Jarboe is a highly-regarded artist in her own right from the US. This EP sees these two forces combining their considerable talents into 10 minutes of new music.
First off I have to note that I love the EP cover; simple and striking. Continue reading
Ufomammut are an Italian doom metal band and this is their latest album.
Following on from the extremely enjoyable Ecate, 8 is another 45 minutes or so of prime doom metal, delivered in Ufomammut’s own inimitable style. Continue reading
This is the third album from Idylls, a hardcore band from Australia.
Idylls are ferocious and uncompromising. They play chaotic, violent hardcore, and they play it very well. Continue reading
Vorus is a solo death metal band from Romania, and this is his debut demo.
This is blackened old-school death metal; ugly, stinking, filthy, and brutal. Continue reading
Eye Sea Black are an Italian metal band and this is their debut EP.
Specialising in its own brand of stylish and sharp aggression, Stigma is almost 20 minutes of modern extreme metal that hits the spot quite nicely. Continue reading
Epica are a symphonic metal band and this is their latest EP.
One of the things I like about Epica is that although they play Symphonic metal with luscious female vocals, early on in their career they managed to carve out their own path and identity in this well-worn genre. Continue reading
This is the fifth album from Ehnahre, an experimental doom band from the US.
This is a hefty and ambitious experimental doom release. It has a basis in metal, but frequently incorporates non-metal elements into the music, to great effect. Continue reading
This is the second album from Polish doom/sludge band 71TONMAN.
A mere four or so years ago since their self-titled debut album came out, 71TONMAN have now returned with an ever heavier, slower, and fatter release. Hold on to something tight before you press play, as Earthwreck is likely to live up to its name when played at high volumes. Continue reading
Owl Coven are a doom/sludge metal band from France and this is their debut EP.
There may only be two tracks on Owl Coven’s debut release, but that actually means 24 minutes of material for us to enjoy, and enjoy we do. Continue reading
This is the sixth album from Chelsea Wolfe, an artist from the US.
Highly emotive and raw, this is an album of heaviness, both musically and emotionally. Continue reading
