Like a lot of people, the first time I encountered Ascaris was as part of the recent Svart Crown tour. Indeed, they gave me some of their time for a very enjoyable interview. And a copy of their EP which is formally released on March 24th. There's not a lot to tell about Ascaris as … Continue reading Band of the Day: Ascaris
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Band of the Day: Echoes
The word "Winchester" has come up on these pages before, mainly in relation to former New Band of the Day Winchester Rebels. This time, though, it's the home of Echoes. They are a five piece formed in 2010, playing progressive post-hardcore. They manage to blend the harsh and blunt style of hardcore anger and angst … Continue reading Band of the Day: Echoes
Band of the Day: Calico Jack
The first band in ages that I've included after finding them randomly, Calico Jack are from Milan/Milano and - in case you can't guess from the name and logo - play pirate-laden folk metal. Their sound is somewhat rougher than (the obvious comparison) Alestorm, and their chosen "non-traditional metal" instrument is the fiddle, which is used … Continue reading Band of the Day: Calico Jack
Band of the Day: Mantar
I love it when I get "bands" that consist of a pair of people who've worked together to record music that sounds like a full four or five-piece. AngelFlayeR were probably the first I covered who did this, and I still have their EP on random play. Mantar are, similarly, a cross-nation project. This time … Continue reading Band of the Day: Mantar
Band of the Day: Merkabah
OK, let's get the bullet points out of the way first: symphonic metal female -fronted from Quebec Merkabah were formed in 2002 and have released two albums to date, both self-financed. Shadows Never Forget in 2005 was followed by The Realm of All Secrets in 2007. It's taken a while, but they recently signed to Canada's Maple … Continue reading Band of the Day: Merkabah
Band of the Day: Maplerun
Maplerun got in touch a few days ago to point me towards their newly-released video (see below) from current album Restless. Anyone who saw Skindred and Soil in the UK a few weeks ago may recognise the name as Maplerun were the opening act. If you missed them there (or saw them and liked them) then … Continue reading Band of the Day: Maplerun