I was digging through some old tickets and it seems it's fifteen years since I saw Airbourne at this same venue. Wow. Time does indeed fly. Barrowlands was very busy though not quite packed by the time I got there, and I had a nice chat with our photographer Gary before Asomvel burst onto stage. I … Continue reading Gig Review: Airbourne / Asomvel – Barrowlands, Glasgow (6th March 2025)
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Album Review: Drudkh – Shadow Play
As writers, we are used to receiving sometimes long and extensive presentations from PR companies about the album we're about to review. I guess each of us has his preferences and ways to interpret what the labels say to know what to expect. I especially liked the one for Drudkh Shadow Play for many reasons. Even if … Continue reading Album Review: Drudkh – Shadow Play
Gig Review: Zakk Sabbath / Lowen – O2 Academy, Glasgow (6th March 2025)
Lowen’s set got off to an odd start as the band walked onto the stage while the venue’s background music was still playing. The crowd cheered in anticipation, but there was a moment of confusion before the singer cut through the noise with a powerful, sustained note. From there, she launched into an a cappella … Continue reading Gig Review: Zakk Sabbath / Lowen – O2 Academy, Glasgow (6th March 2025)
Gig Review: Suffocation / AngelMaker / Fuming Mouth / Carcosa / Mélancolia – Slay, Glasgow (3rd March 2025)
Glasgow’s Slay played host to an unforgettable night of crushing heaviness on March 3rd, 2025, with a lineup that covered all corners of extreme metal. From deathcore to old-school death metal, this gig had something for everyone, and the energy in the room was nothing short of electric. First up was Australia’s Mélancolia, a relatively … Continue reading Gig Review: Suffocation / AngelMaker / Fuming Mouth / Carcosa / Mélancolia – Slay, Glasgow (3rd March 2025)
Gig Review: Napalm Death / Crowbar / Full of Hell / Brat – SWG3, Glasgow (5th March 2025)
Whether you worship at the altar of noise or if the power of the riff compels thee. Tonight is the night. Contrary to the tour title ‘Campaign of Musical Destruction’, tonight has four different flavours, each come in one weight: heavy! Before even getting in I get a view of the range of people this … Continue reading Gig Review: Napalm Death / Crowbar / Full of Hell / Brat – SWG3, Glasgow (5th March 2025)
Album Review: Whitechapel – Hymns In Dissonance
Whitechapel, the Tennessee-based deathcore band, has once again pushed the boundaries of their genre with their latest release, Hymns in Dissonance due to be released on 7th March, 2025 via Metal Blade Records. Known for their relentless brutality and technical prowess, Whitechapel has established themselves as a formidable force in the metal world. However, with … Continue reading Album Review: Whitechapel – Hymns In Dissonance