This is the second album from US death metallers Thætas.
Across 31 minutes of bone-crushing death metal The Irredeemable Age stomps and rages its way into the world. Brought to us by members of Asystole, Buckshot Facelift, and Reeking Aura, Thætas dish out the punishment in no uncertain terms. Continue reading “Thætas – The Irredeemable Age (Review)”
This is the third album from French black metal band Mourir.
Following on from 2020’s Animal Bouffe Animal and 2022’s Disgrâce, Nous, le Venin contains 41 minutes of new, ferociously grim material from Mourir. If you haven’t encountered Mourir before, then steel yourself before entering their threatening world. Continue reading “Mourir – Nous, le Venin (Review)”
This 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)”
This 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)”
This 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)”
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)”
This is the fifth album from UK doom metallers Witchsorrow.
2015’s No Light, Only Fire was a great record, one that only got better over time. As such, The Devil and All His Works carries certain quality expectations. Across 48 minutes Witchsorrow continue on their traditional doom metal journey, and should delight any fan of the genre. Continue reading “Witchsorrow – The Devil and All His Works (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)”
This is the fourth album from Monument of Misanthropy, a death metal band from Austria.
Monument of Misanthropy play serial killer-themed modern death metal, yet do so with more nuanced ability than you might be expecting. Washington State Charm is as brutal as you’d want it to be, but it also has more assets at its disposal than many ostensibly similar acts. Continue reading “Monument of Misanthropy – Washington State Charm (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)”
