Category: Metal

REVIEWER – GRAEME WRIGHT I didn’t see this coming! I remember hearing Gothony in the nineties via a couple of promo tapes back in my fanzine writing days. I liked them a lot as they combined Goth music, Heavy Metal and gruffer-edged vocals, but all the while they retained both melody and [more…]

Blackened Death Metal Fireflash Records Release Date – November 24th 2023 Review By Smudge Master’s Call hails from the Midlands black country, so metal is in their industrial, coal-filled DNA. They take the best bits from the likes of Watain, Emperor, Morbid Angel, Immortal plus, of course, their fellow Midlanders Black Sabbath [more…]

Death Metal Hammerheart Records Release Date – November 24th 2023 Review by Smudge Chilean death metal legends Sadism have been around since 1988 and amazingly this is only their tenth album, although the band see this as a definite milestone. They get straight to the point in the opener ‘Exsanguination’ and show [more…]

Review By jem Return to Dust, the acclaimed grunge trio, unveils their latest single, “When You Look At Me,” a poignant musical narrative delving into the haunting complexities of growing up in an abusive household. Released via Jim Kaufman Productions, this track signals a bold leap into unfiltered authenticity, solidifying the band’s [more…]

Review by Graeme Wright Royal Hearts is a Metalcore band that operates out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They first came to my attention with their recent single ‘Torn Between Skin And Bones’ which I thought was excellent, perfectly finding that sweet spot between melody and aggression which is a balance that is [more…]

REVIEWER – GRAEME WRIGHT For those sniggering at the back, the origins of this band’s name aren’t what you think. I’m not going to reveal it in this review as part of the fun is researching the story yourself and taking on board the band’s amusing explanation for their moniker, but I’m [more…]

Review by Paul Brown In the tranquil confines of Cerquilho, nestled within São Paulo’s countryside, emerged the distinct resonance of Presidente Judas, a band etching its mark within Brazil’s underground doom scene. Formed in 2019, this ensemble swiftly captured attention amidst the burgeoning wave of female-fronted stoner doom adjacent acts like Lucifer, [more…]