Hollywood Undead have just unleashed “SAVIOR”, their second single on Sumerian Records, accompanied by a striking new music video. As someone not intimately familiar with their catalogue, I approached this release with no preconceptions or expectations. Following their recent move to Sumerian Records, the band have signalled a strategic shift. While they’re already at work … Read more
Yeah nah yeah, I must be living under a rock, because before BODIES, I had not heard of Thornhill in any way, shape, or form; and gosh.. What a band! Being their third studio album (and most ambitious release to date), BODIES is an intricately prepared and crafted feast for the sonic palette. Not wasting … Read more
Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, Helvetestromb have been playing their patented brand of blistering Blackened Thrash Metal since they operated under the pseudonym Skoll over ten years ago. What began as a sonic collective forged during a drinking binge has become a force to be reckoned with. Their latest album ‘Apocalyptic Fires’ is testament to their … Read more
Hailing from New Jersey, Chronepsis specialize in a scorching confluence of Technical Melodic Death Metal that is sewn together with explosive riffs, volcanic rhythms and scathing vocals. Their upcoming debut ep ‘Weight Of Eternity’ which is due to be released on the 4th of April is a propulsive and punishing display of streamlined Melodic Death … Read more
Due to be released this Friday, the 14th of March beloved South African Singer-Songwriter Gaz unveils his debut album ‘My New Skin’. Prepare to be spirited away upon a shimmering wave of scintillating songcraft and evocative lyricism where lilting instrumentation, emotive melodies and rousing vocals meld together with seamless beauty. Featuring ten invigorating and inspiring … Read more
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Amammoth concoct a heady a brew of blissfully bludgeoning Stoner/Sludge that will appeal to fans of Electric Wizard, Kyuss, Come To Grief and Nebula in equal measure. ‘Among Us’ is the second single taken from their latest album ‘Distant Skies And The Ocean Flies’ released by Stoner/Sludge/Psych/Doom powerhouse Electric Valley Records. … Read more
South African Metal titans Chaos Doctrine are back on the attack with not one but three turbo-charged singles that will set your synapses ablaze in a conflagration of bliss and primal fury. Featuring the inimitable Doctor D on vocals, Alex Surridge on guitar, Phil Carstens on bass & backing vocals and Jason Eedes on Drums, … Read more
Hailing from the UK, To Obey A Tyrant concoct a heady maelstrom of blackened Deathcore that is as grandiose as it is grisly. Their latest EP ‘Frigore Inferni’ which is due to be released on the 21st of February is a ferocious slab of smoldering blackened Deathcore that melds the pomp and theater of symphonic … Read more
Symphonic Metal heavyweights Epica have announced the release of their ninth album ‘Aspiral’. Due to be released on April the 11th by the heavy hitting Nuclear Blast Records, ‘Aspiral’ promises to be a powerful album of theatrical proportions. As a taster for the bombast that is due to prevail we have been treated to opening … Read more
Known for their blend of sinewy metallic Hard Rock and Alternative, the latest single by Diverted Disorder entitled ‘Portraits’ is not so much a departure from their rollicking back catalogue as it is a lilting piece of melancholic and soulful music that has a sense of sonic cohesion lacking in some of their previous songs. … Read more