Jethro Tull – Under Wraps, The Unwrapped Edition: Album Review
Whatever the opinion of Jethro Tull, Under Wraps, Ian Anderson, Prog Rock etc, this is how to do definitive editions.
Godless – Adversus Parousia: Album Review
Chile’s long running blasphemers, Godless, shatter their nine year silence with a venomous earth shattering assault.
Blood Incantation – All Gates Open (OST): Album Review
All Gates Open is the accompanying soundtrack to Blood Incantation’s forthcoming documentary charting the genesis of their massive 2024 album, Absolute Elesewhere.
Ryan Young – In The Quiet After: Album Review
A wealth of fiddling fancies in this thrifty third, from bowman supreme, waiting in the wings for that plaudit, Ryan Young.
Nektar – Down To Earth: Album Review
Nektar’s excellent follow up album to Remember The Future, represented a bold and successful change of direction.
The Fast Camels – Lost To This World: Album Review
Late 60s/ Early 70s psych rock gets a shot in the arm and comes out fighting on Lost To This World, the 5th album from Glasgow’s Fast Camels.
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.