Whitechapel, the Tennessee-based deathcore band, has once again pushed the boundaries of their genre with their latest release, Hymns in Dissonance due to be released on 7th March, 2025 via Metal Blade Records. Known for their relentless brutality and technical prowess, Whitechapel has established themselves as a formidable force in the metal world. However, with … Continue reading Album Review: Whitechapel – Hymns In Dissonance
Author: Lindsay
Metalhead of 20+ years based in Scotland, UK. Favourite genres are Death, Black, Doom, Thrash and all of their derivatives. I run a YouTube channel called The Heavy Metal Journal where I review weekly new releases, album rankings, top 10s, interviews and deep dive into mythology and history themed metal. Absolute caffeine fiend.
Gig Review: Green Lung / Unto Others / Satan’s Satyrs – The Garage, Glasgow (20th February 2025)
On a crisp evening in Glasgow, the air was thick with anticipation as fans gathered for the much-awaited Heathen Neverland show, featuring the formidable acts of Unto Others and Green Lung. The first thing I noticed upon arrival was the dense array of fans from all corners of the metal world coming together. I saw … Continue reading Gig Review: Green Lung / Unto Others / Satan’s Satyrs – The Garage, Glasgow (20th February 2025)
Gig Review (Album Launch Show): Saor / Domhain / Ofnus – The Classic Grand, Glasgow (8th February 2025)
There's something about a small venue that adds that extra bit of magic and expectation to any show regardless of the genre. An intimate show where the band and the fans are united as one for their mutual love for music, where the atmosphere and intensity is palpable and time has no meaning. However an … Continue reading Gig Review (Album Launch Show): Saor / Domhain / Ofnus – The Classic Grand, Glasgow (8th February 2025)
Album Review: Lacuna Coil – Sleepless Empire
Lacuna Coil, the Italian gothic metal band that has carved a unique niche in the world of metal have once again captured the hearts and minds of their fans with their 10th studio album Sleepless Empire which will be released on 14th February via Century Media Records. Sleepless Empire tackles themes such as the perils … Continue reading Album Review: Lacuna Coil – Sleepless Empire
Album Review: Dream Theater – Parasomnia
Dream Theater have long been known for their intricate compositions and virtuosic musicianship and that reputation continues with their 16th studio album Parasomnia which is due to be released on 7th February via Century Media Records. This album holds particular significance as it sees the band reunite with drummer extraordinaire Mike Portnoy, who last recorded … Continue reading Album Review: Dream Theater – Parasomnia
Gig Review: Alcest / Svalbard / Doodseskader – The Garage, Glasgow (13th December 2024)
What better way to spend Friday 13th than at a post-black/shoegaze show in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. Descending upon the bustling city are French post-black sorcerers Alcest accompanied by post-hardcore/progressive metallers Svalbard and sludgey experimental duo Doodseskader. Kicking proceedings off is Doodseskader (“death squad”), a sludge/post-metal experimental two-piece from Belgium. Trudging, sludgy sections of … Continue reading Gig Review: Alcest / Svalbard / Doodseskader – The Garage, Glasgow (13th December 2024)