Sworn – Null Crowned The Infinite: Album Review
Bergen-based melodic black metal outfit Sworn release their fifth album, Null Crowned the Infinite. It follows 2023’s A Journey told through Fire.
Gaerea w/ Conjurer – Slay Glasgow: Live Review
Gaerea bring Loss to the UK with Conjurer in support. What follows is an evening of extreme emotion.
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats – Shapes of Midnight: Album Review
Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats return. Nearly two decades on from the demo Kevin Starrs hammered together in a Cambridge garage, the tunes have never once dulled in menace.
Xenith – To No Avail: Album Review
For a band this new, the sheer compositional confidence borders the outrageous on this thoroughly absorbing debut album from Xenith.
Fluisteraars — Jacht der Mysteriën
In true Fluisteraars style, this new three-track LP from the Dutch purveyors of atmospheric post-black metal, released on the mighty Eisenwald, is nothing short of a masterpiece. Packed with all the twists, turns and mystique their material always promises. It proves once again how masterfully this band crafts a sound that’s instantly recognisable as their own.
Dymna Lotva – Vyraj: Album Review
Dymna Lotva take another evolutionary step on their fourth LP, Vyraj. The rebellious Belarussian dissidents powerfully demonstrate that they are far more than a ‘one-trick pony’ in every conceivable artistic aspect.
Tynebound – Anarchy Brew Co., Newcastle: Review
Reaper Agency deliver their latest event; Tynebound. A two day event packed with some of the finest extreme metal from around the globe.
Zvindiyar – Six Rites: Album Review
The debut album from Zvindiyar is a clear progressive death metal balancing punishing riff architecture with ritual precision by multi-instrumentalist Mohammed AlMeshkhas.
Green Lung – Necropolitan: Album Review
Green Lung make their long awaited return and take us deep into the darkest depths of London with Necropolitan.
The Infernal Sea – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Steelheart Promotions assemble a stacked bill topped by The Infernal Sea performing The Great Mortality in full to celebrate ten years of their second album.
Mushroomhead w/ Helgrind – Islington O2 Academy, London: Live Review
Mushroomhead bring their unique brand of metal to the London stage….we went along to see if they still bite!
Last few tickets for Tynebound: News
New event from Reaper Agency UK, Tynebound, to take place in Newcastle in September, nearly reaches capacity.
Din Of Celestial Birds – Takeoffs And Landings: Album Review
Having gained a reputation as one of the most vibrant and exciting live bands on the scene Din Of Celestial Birds have a growing following and faithful following.
My Own Will – Misery: EP Review
My Own Will’s new EP is a concentrated blast of modern deathcore brutality, each track striking with precision, weight, and zero mercy.
Taake – En Skog av Nidstang: Album Review
After more than three decades, Taake still create music that is simultaneously powerful, undeniably evil and genuinely beautiful. En Skog av Nidstang, their ninth studio album, is no different.