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
Formed by the mastermind behind The Browning Jonny Mcbee, The Defect are a new sonic entity that specialises in thrilling Electronic Rock that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of Spineshank, Celldweller and Static-X. Theirs, being THE DEFECT, is a far more melodious and euphonic iteration of the deadlier and more dastardly Industrial/Electronic Rock of many … Read more
Lower Hollow, the local metalcore outfit from Johannesburg has been establishing their presence in the scene, but it certainly has been a bumpy ride to get to where they are now. Shortly after the release of their first album, Bloom & Expire in 2023, three of the founding members parted ways with the band. This … Read more
Fading Gray have just dropped their debut music video for their track, Moving Parts. The song has a strong message of positivity and inspires to uplift the listener, reminding us that we are in control of the choices we make and should take responsibility for our actions; moving ever closer to what it is we … Read more
Finnish black metal band, Noitasapatti is about to release their second studio album, Sankarin Matka; out on the 29th of November through Inverse Records. The band has been meticulously crafting the album in their home studio for the past two years and despite many setbacks, it’s finally complete. Now, this is the first time I’ve … Read more
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
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
Hailing from Durban, Thorns Of Ivory specialise in the type of gargantuan, groove infused Metal which exists within a firey framework that incorporates Thrash, Metalcore and Deathcore into a volcanic inferno that simmers with menace. Their latest track ‘Dogs Of War’ is a crushing clarion call to arms that propels itself forward upon a backbone … Read more
Sunken State continue to forge ahead with tenacity and vigour, their latest single ‘I Am Divinity’ being testament to this band’s stellar work ethic and musicianship. Although I may not resonate with this track on a holistic level, I am still able to recognize and applaud its execution. On ‘I Am Divinity’ Sunken State unleash … Read more