Thornhill – BODIES

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

VOLA – FRIEND OF A PHANTOM

The powerhouse quartet from Copenhagen, VOLA just released Friend of a Phantom, their fourth studio album, on November 1st through Mascot Records. They create an eclectic blend of sounds and atmospheres, making it quite difficult to pin them down to a specific genre; groove-laden progressive alt-rock/metal, with industrial and electronic elements? That’s how I would … Read more

FADING GRAY – LUNATIC

Hailing from Johannesburg and featuring Justin on guitar, Matt on bass, Nate on drums and Sam on vocals, Fading Gray are a quartet that conjure forth Metal that is both memorable and melodious. Their latest single ‘Lunatic’ is a gritty Metal gem that makes up for its somewhat clunky execution with a wealth of passion and … Read more