My first exposure to Japan’s Nemophila came via their lively take on classic metal standards (check out their YouTube channel and you’ll find raucous renditions of “Detroit Rock City”, “The Trooper” and “Whole Lotta Rosie”). However, they’ve equally stellar original tunes and it was only a matter of time until the world took notice and, … Continue reading Album Review: Nemophila – Oiran Extended Edition
Author: PeterD
From glam to thrash, from stoner to black...no metal is safe from my ears.
Album Review: Marillion – With Friends At St. David’s
Marillion’s latest album With Friends At St. David’s is, as the title suggests a live interpretation of the recent studio offering With Friends From The Orchestra, an album that reworked some classic tunes with the In Praise Of Folly string quartet. While touring that album with In Praise of Folly (now bolstered to a sextet) … Continue reading Album Review: Marillion – With Friends At St. David’s
Single Review: Tribeless – “Formed By Us”
When it comes to quality rock music Wales is a country that punches well above its weight. From the fertile soil of South Wales come Tribeless, a band who’re carrying a bright torch lit by artist as diverse Badfinger, Budgie, Tigertailz, Persian Risk, Skindred and Man (phew!). What Tribeless share with this eclectic bunch is … Continue reading Single Review: Tribeless – “Formed By Us”
EP Review: Action/Adventure – Pulling Focus
People of colour in pop punk are in pretty short supply but that seems all set to change with the multiracial Action/Adventure. Having released a tantalising trail of EP’s global recognition finally beckons thanks to their scoring a major deal with Pure Noise Records. They’re on a mission to create #PopPunkInColor it’s a remit they’ve … Continue reading EP Review: Action/Adventure – Pulling Focus
Album Review: Devil Sold His Soul – Loss
Since forming in London in 2004 Devil Sold His Soul have been terrifying listeners with their unique brand of metalcore and, more nuanced than their peers, they’ve a sound that pulls an array of influences into their orbit. Their fourth full length, Loss, finds the band consolidating their core sound whilst simultaneously pushing at its … Continue reading Album Review: Devil Sold His Soul – Loss
Single Review: Rosalie Cunningham – Number 149
I was a big fan of (self described) ‘vaudeville carny psych’ band Purson and was naturally upset when they split. However, lead vocalist Rosalie Cunningham sugared the pill somewhat by releasing a solo album (2019’s self-titled outing) and now this latest single “Number 149”. Continuing in a similar vein it’s organic and keeps the dark … Continue reading Single Review: Rosalie Cunningham – Number 149