I can't believe it's over three weeks into 2025 before I caught my first live show. At least I made it a good one with a very strong lineup, and at a nice venue with good sound. It was icy cold outside in Glasgow, but once down the steps unto the underground bunker that is … Continue reading Gig Review: The Halo Effect / Pain / Bloodred Hourglass – Slay, Glasgow (22nd January 2025)
Category: Reviews
Album Review: ALT BLK ERA – Rave Immortal
Having burst onto the scene and quickly asserting sibling dominance by winning over audiences at Glastonbury, Reading, and Download, and opening for artists such as Tom Morello and Lord of the Lost, Nottingham's ALT BLK ERA show no signs of slowing down with their highly anticipated debut album, Rave Immortal. Wrapped around themes of diversity … Continue reading Album Review: ALT BLK ERA – Rave Immortal
Album Review: Sin of God – Blood Bound
A rare free moment meant that I could dig into our huge pile of independent bands and grab one for review. We do try our best to feature these artists so please give them your support! Sin of God are from Hungary, and as far as I work out Blood Bound is their fourth album. They … Continue reading Album Review: Sin of God – Blood Bound
Album Review: Against The Sun – Pieces
Another independent band we've featured before (a single review a couple of years ago) have reared their heads. Hard rock / metalcore combo Against The Sun released Pieces recently and pinged us to give it a listen. The band say it's an EP, I reckon it's an album. I mean, six songs (OK, 5 and an … Continue reading Album Review: Against The Sun – Pieces
Album Review: Majestica – Power Train
After talking to Tommy recently, obviously we had to review the album we'd talked about:Â Power Train. The name is a perfect one for a power metal album, as is the way the album kicks off - with a high pitched wail from the frontman himself. As Tommy himself says about the album, the four key … Continue reading Album Review: Majestica – Power Train
Album Review: The Night Flight Orchestra – Give Us The Moon
My experience of The Night Flight Orchestra is mainly limited to slightly more than one appearance at Bloodstock. They headlined the Sophie stage back in 2022, but I couldn't stay for the whole set and left wanting more. Thankfully they were back in 2024 and had an absolute party on the Ronnie James Dio stage. … Continue reading Album Review: The Night Flight Orchestra – Give Us The Moon