It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since Northern Sun Sessions, The Virginmarys’ last album. A lot has changed in their world since then and since the release of The Devil Keeps Coming EP in 2022. It’s not been an easy journey for Ally Dickaty and Danny Dolan but then again, nothing worthwhile is. … Continue reading Album Review: The Virginmarys – The House Beyond the Fires
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Album Review: Seether – The Surface Seems So Far
Seether return with their renowned unapologetic aggressive sound and raw emotion in the form of *The Surface Seems So Far*. They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. From the opening riff of the track "Judas Mind," there is a nostalgic familiarity that becomes immediately apparent as it progresses into "Illusion." … Continue reading Album Review: Seether – The Surface Seems So Far
Album Review: Tantrum – No Place For The Damned
Yes, yes, I know. Another album we've had for ages but which I've reviewed after release. Again I cite the usual excuses based around "other stuff taking up my time" and I feel especially bad as, after one listen, my immediate response was "I need to tell more people about this". The opening guitar tones … Continue reading Album Review: Tantrum – No Place For The Damned
Album Review: Monolith – Lord of the Insect Order
First off, another apology for lateness. Lord of the Insect Order is out now and I've been listening to it for week, but around Bloodstock, work, degree, and a bunch of personal stuff I've not had time to get a review done until now. So, sorry to the guys... but I'm doing the reviews as it's … Continue reading Album Review: Monolith – Lord of the Insect Order
Album Review: Nails – Every Bridge Burning
The blistering assault on our nervous system known as Nails seemingly vanished off the map, but now, after eight years, they have re-emerged with Every Bridge Burning. As excited as I am for new material, I had to do a double take—10 tracks? Fine. But then I saw the overall running time of the album … Continue reading Album Review: Nails – Every Bridge Burning
Album Review: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement
The Norwegian collective Leprous closes out the year with yet another glittering masterpiece in their eighth album, Melodies of Atonement. Opening with the bold electro heartbeat of "Silently Walking Alone," the album sets a great narrative that sweeps through the rest of the tracks. The melancholy is present in abundance through the delivery of vocalist … Continue reading Album Review: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement