In the ever-churning cauldron of modern metal, few bands have made as visceral an impression as Russia’s Slaughter to Prevail. Formed in 2014 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, by vocalist Alex Terrible (Aleksandr Shikolai) and guitarist Jack Simmons. From their early days, the band carved out a place in the extreme metal scene with their ferocious blend … Continue reading Album Review: Slaughter to Prevail – Grizzly
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Album Review: Margarita Witch Cult – Strung Out in Hell
It would be futile to list the metal bands who have come from Birmingham. Mainly because there’s that damn many of them, where do you cut it off? However, few, if any, have went back to the original well where it all began. And that’s where Margarita Witch Cult come in. Sounding like they’ve come … Continue reading Album Review: Margarita Witch Cult – Strung Out in Hell
Album Review: Abigail Williams – A Void Within Existence
As someone who's been following this band's tumultuous journey since their symphonic black metal beginnings, I was starting to wonder if we'd ever see another full-length from one of America's most criminally underrated acts. Well, wonder no more – A Void Within Existence has arrived, and it's a devastating reminder of why Abigail Williams deserves … Continue reading Album Review: Abigail Williams – A Void Within Existence
Album Review: Ba’al – The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here
Formed in Sheffield in 2016, post-black metal purveyors Ba’al soon established themselves as one of the more captivating acts of the UK underground scene. With two impressive EPs and a well received debut, 2020’s Ellipsism, to their name, Ba’al have now produced what is arguably their most emotive, immersive and breathtaking work to date. Effortlessly … Continue reading Album Review: Ba’al – The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here
Gig Review: Battlesnake / DZ Deathrays / Mannequin Death Squad – The Chalk, Brighton (8th July 2025)
This evening effectively served as an Australian take-over of The Chalk in Brighton, with three exciting bands lined up on the bill. First up were the excellently named Melbourne duo Mannequin Death Squad, who certainly made a lot of noise for a two-piece, and a good noise at that. Featuring Elly and Dan (both on … Continue reading Gig Review: Battlesnake / DZ Deathrays / Mannequin Death Squad – The Chalk, Brighton (8th July 2025)
Festival Review: Tons Of Rock 2025 Day 4 – Oslo, Norway (28th June 2025)
And just like that, the final day of Tons Of Rock Festival was upon us. I was tired and a bit sore, but not as bad as I had expected to be, so I once again attempted to shoot two bands who were on at the same time, starting with Finnish heavy metal singer Tarja … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons Of Rock 2025 Day 4 – Oslo, Norway (28th June 2025)