This 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)”
Solace are a stoner doom band from the US and this is their fifth album.
Fading Failing Ruin contains 67 minutes of substantial stoner doom metal. Solace’s brand of heavy music is remarkably engaging, and this new record finds them at the top of their game. Continue reading “Solace – Fading Failing Ruin (Review)”
Acid Bath’s UK debut is one of the hottest shows of the year, in more ways than one. Add to this the mighty Conan and Green Lung, and you have an absolutely scorching bill on an absolutely scorching day. It’s roasting inside and outside of the venue, and it promises to be an extremely sweaty night, but a brilliant one too. Continue reading “Acid Bath/Green Lung/Conan – Academy 1, Manchester – 25/06/26 (Live Review)”
This is the second album from Brazilian progressive doom/post-metal band Loneshore.
Nothing Left to Deconstruct contains 52 minutes of immersive soundscapes for the listener to explore. Loneshore’s music is a mix of styles, which can be loosely termed as a combination of progressive doom and post-metal. Whatever you call it though, it’s pretty damn good. Continue reading “Loneshore – Nothing Left to Deconstruct (Review)”
This is the third album from UK doom metal band Warning.
Rituals of Shame is Warning’s first album in 20 years. To say it’s greatly anticipated by fans of traditional doom metal is a colossal understatement. This new record contains 45 minutes of new material from this legendary act, so prepare yourself, as something special this way comes. Continue reading “Warning – Rituals of Shame (Review)”
This is the eighth album from Norwegian black metal solo act Mork.
This is old-school Norwegian black metal, played by a musician that knows the style inside out. He’s aided on Monolitt by a drummer and additional vocalist; so combined, Monolitt is an easily enjoyable listen for fans of classic black metal. The latest Mork album has arrived, fully formed and ready to assert its dominance. Does it have the power to? Continue reading “Mork – Monolitt (Review)”
This is the fifth album from US doom metallers Khemmis.
If you’re a fan of Khemmis, then a new record from the band is a big deal. If you’re not, you must check out Absolution, Hunted, Desolation, and Deceiver, as well as this new one. We’re in self titled territories here, which usually Means Something. So what does the 44 minutes of new material on Khemmis have to offer? Continue reading “Khemmis – Khemmis (Review)”
This is the third album from US melodic death/doom metal band Fires in the Distance.
Circadian Promise is the 49-minute follow up to 2023’s well-received Air Not Meant for Us. Bringing with them a new guitarist/lead vocalist, (from Obsidian Tongue), Fires in the Distance continue on their melodic doom metal journey. Continue reading “Fires in the Distance – Circadian Promise (Review)”
This is the third album from UK doom metallers Godthrymm.
After serving up a good starting point with 2020’s Reflections, followed by 2023’s even stronger Distortions, we are now gifted with Godthrymm’s latest, Projections. With a duration of 46 minutes it’s the band’s shortest, but does it continue their upwards trend regardless? Continue reading “Godthrymm – Projections (Review)”
Tooms are an Irish progressive sludge metal band and this is their second album.
Tooms impressed with their 2020 debut The Orb Offers Massive Signals, so Karst is to be approached with great interest and expectation. Tooms have delivered 48 minutes of new material, and it’s worth paying attention to. Continue reading “Tooms – Karst (Review)”
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