Review: Myth of a Life – She Who Invites

Most modern tales of band life include a back story similar to that of Sheffield’s melodic death metallers Myth of a Life. Personnel changes, members dropping out because they are unable to commit the amount of time and effort it takes in these times to stand out from the crowd... What these changes and intense … Continue reading Review: Myth of a Life – She Who Invites

Review: Slechtvalk – Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide

If the difficulty to pronounce a band's name is any indication as to how hard they rock, then Slechtvalk are definitely in the top 10. The Dutch heavy metal quintet's new release; Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide, should be on your must-listen list for 2017, with the album itself boasting heavy riffs, songs about power … Continue reading Review: Slechtvalk – Where Wandering Shadows and Mists Collide

Review: Fall of Carthage – The Longed-For Reckoning

Around the time of 149 BC the battle of Carthage ensued. The main engagement of the Third Punic Wars, between the African city of Carthage and the Roman Empire. The Empire proceeded to destroy and take this city. Millions of people from both sides died and according to history, it's amongst the biggest loss-of-life events … Continue reading Review: Fall of Carthage – The Longed-For Reckoning

Review: Dark Messiah – Dark Messiah

Sometimes there isn't a better way to start a New Year than by checking out some new music. When this promo arrived in the Moshville inbox, the band instantly caught my eye. Formed in 2015 and hailing from Winnipeg (Canada), Dark Messiah are an old-skool inspired band with a sound which is based on thrash … Continue reading Review: Dark Messiah – Dark Messiah

Review: Goldblume – Go Figure EP

I’ve always been a bit partial to some fuzz/psych rock so when these guys were recommended by one of our photographers, I was pleased to give them a listen. Goldblume are a trio from Cambridge fronted by singer and guitarist Jethro, Tim on bass and Grant on drums - all of whom aren’t at home … Continue reading Review: Goldblume – Go Figure EP

Review: Halestorm – ReaniMate3.0: The CoVeRs eP

Halestorm’s covers EPs between albums are always an interesting exercise. Covering rock royalty in the past like AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row and Judas Priest, they lovingly cover the songs whilst putting their own spin on them, and to boot, it’s often not the most obvious songs by these artists. You have the more … Continue reading Review: Halestorm – ReaniMate3.0: The CoVeRs eP