Dimmu Borgir – Grand Serpent Rising: Album Review
Grand Serpent Rising ends an eight year absence for Dimmu Borgir, who return in scintillating form with one of their best LPs to date.
Virginmarys – Beyond The House Of Fires: Album Review
Virginmarys subvert themselves in a collection of stunning new interpretations of their 2024 album.
Tyrannus – Mournhold: Album Review
The UK extreme metal underground has been producing some genuinely exceptional work in recent years, and Tyrannus are very much part of that conversation.
Yoth Iria – Gone With The Devil: Album Review
Yoth Iria release their third album, Gone With The Devil, via Metal Blade Records.
Crown Lands – Apocalypse: Album Review
Crown Lands post their classic Prog Rock colours high on the mast.
Sgo – Eòlas-Charm: Album Review
Chamber dubh from Skye, with elements of folk and electronica dipping between the expansive wide open Island spaces. Another winner from the Clan Chaimbeul.
Great Lake Swimmers – Caught Light: Album Review
Where wild water immersion comes ever more productive for Canada’s Great Lake Swimmers. You are only ever as cold as your heart, and this one is warm.
Pope – BFM: Album Review
After an eight year hiatus, Pope return with their sophomore album beset with towering riffs and reverb rich hooks – music without the need for nostalgia.
Spouses – I Could Be Your Dog: Album Review
Curious title, curious music, but extremely fascinating. Self recorded debut album from Spouses – Canadian Joel Durksen – is an enthralling listen.
Teddy Thompson – Never Be The Same: Album Review
First bunch of original songs from Teddy Thompson since his 2020 offering, Heartbreaker Please. Never Be the Same is a collection of confessional songs – the perfect vehicle for that clear, emotional, voice of his.
A Forest Of Stars – Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface: Album Review
A Forest Of Stars return with Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface; the grandiose sixth album from Yorkshire’s black metal eccentrics.
Lemoncello – Perfect Place: Album Review
“How do we move without stepping off the edge of the cliff?” ask Dublin alt-folk duo Lemoncello, as they explore how external pressures quietly shape personal relationships on their new album, Perfect Place
Jody Prewett – Places Beyond: Album Review
Dreamy, mystical, ethereal; calming songs played with feeling and accomplishment by Jody Prewett on Places Beyond.
A Different Thread – Over Again: Album Review
A Different Thread display a cutting edge that belies their blunt and breezy approach to a revivalist ethos.
The Pillars Of Creation – be careful what you wish for: Album Review
The Pillars Of Creation offer up a cautionary tale with a sparkling and brassy soundtrack.