Reviews
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Beyond Extinction ‘The Fatal Flaws of Humankind’ EP 29 January 2021 – Dead Species Records Words: Mark Green Death metal teen terrors Beyond Extinction are too young to be sounding like they’ve been doing this for years. These Essex blighters are here to kick some serious arse with their 2nd EP, ‘The Fatal Flaws of […]
Phantom Elite – ‘Titanium’ 22 January 2021 – Frontiers Records Words: Mark Green This band may only be in their early stages of existence, but thanks to former After Forever main man and veteran songwriter Sander Gommans, once again working with ultra talented Marina La Torraca, we have been given the great gift of Phantom […]
His twenty first solo album Alice Cooper honours Detroit’s place in the history of hard rock by recording this album in Detroit and involving many local musicians from that city. Alice, himself was born there, of course! Special guests include Wayne Kramer (MC5), Joe Bonamassa and original AC band members Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway […]
Repaid in Blood – ‘Reflective Duality’ 21 January 2021 – Self released Words: Mark Green Hailing from the sacred grounds of the Bay Area, Repaid in Blood have released their second album ‘Reflective Duality’, a mix of tech metal mastery the likes of what Gorod and Born of Osiris are known for, with heavy […]
Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra – ‘Songs For The Apocalypse’ 22 January 2021 – Frontiers Music Words: Mark Green Jason Bieler, best known for being in glamsters Saigon Kick and being one of the founders of Bieler Bros. Records, has released his second solo album, following on from his first ‘Houston We […]
Anna Pest – ‘Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers’ 1 January 2021 – Self released Words: Mark Green One person heavy metal acts don’t get the recognition they deserve sometimes. Sometimes the masterminds behind these acts can’t verbally explain to others what their vision is. So, if you you want a job done […]
Asphyx – ‘Necroceros’ 22 January 2021 – Century Media Words: Mark Green I’ve always considered Dutch deathsters Asphyx to create the kind of music to accompany some kind of evil ritual with regular frenzied beatings in between. Now more than 30 years in the game with numerous death metal releases under their belts, you might […]
This Is Turin – ‘T.U.R.I.N’ EP Friday 12 February 2021 Words: Mark Green There’s nothing like hearing an underground UK death metal band for the first time and knowing in that first instance they have ‘it’. That is what This Is Turin have. They have ‘it’ and then some. These Cheshire cats have been around […]
Gatecreeper – ‘An Unexpected Reality’ 13 January 2021 Words: Mark Green Hailing from Arizona, these chaps have already released numerous EP’s and albums since their inception in 2013. Previous album ‘Deserted‘ showcases their slow-death credentials, with an overwhelming nod to Obituary (and I love Obituary). Latest album ‘An Unexpected Reality‘ takes it up a notch […]
INGLORIOUS – We Will Ride This is Inglorious’s fourth album recorded with new members guitarists Danny Dela Cruz and Dan Stevens and bassist Vinnie Colla, original members vocalist Nathan James and drummer Phil Beaver and the first with a producer. It sounds fresh and vibrant and is instantly impressive. There’s a beefiness and old […]
Nervosa – ‘Perpetual Chaos’ 22 January 2021 – Napalm Records Words: Mark Green Nervosa thrash and they thrash hard. It’s been almost three years since the bands last outing, 2018’s ‘Downfall of Mankind‘, and a lot has changed since then. With only guitarist Prika Amaral remaining in the band, she was tasked with rebuilding the structure […]
The Dead Daisies – Holy Ground 22 January 2021 – SPV Steamhammer
