Netherhall have been making waves within the heavy metal scene recently, managing to make their way in to the final of Metal 2 the Masses (M2tM) Birmingham just this past weekend. The Birmingham-based progressive quartet have certainly made an impact, and if you were lucky enough to hear them live, then you'll be pleased to … Continue reading Review: Netherhall – Imaculer
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Review – Iron Maiden, First Direct Arena, Leeds (11th May 2017)
There was some apprehension for me as the day neared for this gig. I am sure that there would be a huge headcount if we were to survey how many people would include Iron Maiden as one of their entry bands to the world of metal. One of the lasting legacies to the longevity and … Continue reading Review – Iron Maiden, First Direct Arena, Leeds (11th May 2017)
Review: Biters – The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be
It seems like Biters came out of nowhere amid a flurry of rave reviews a couple of years back with their debut album, Electric Blood. And rightly so. After a few near-misses I managed to catch them opening for Blackberry Smoke last month and their combination of punk, glam, riffs and swagger lifted straight from … Continue reading Review: Biters – The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be
Review: The Moorings – Unbowed
Even if their songs are about far-off lands and Anglo-Saxon themes, I find it interesting that The Moorings claim themselves to be “folk punk” and not “Irish/Celtic punk”. As a French person, making the link between our Celtic region and Britannia would have been tempting but this spirit is definitely not there. So as a … Continue reading Review: The Moorings – Unbowed
Review: Burnt Out Wreck – Swallow
The instant that I heard this debut album by Burnt Out Wreck I was flooded with mid 80s hard rock vibes and it set me to wondering about the band and their background. I have heard quite a lot of retro sounding records this year. To me there seems to be a burgeoning 80s revival … Continue reading Review: Burnt Out Wreck – Swallow
Review: Circadian Ritual – Circadian Ritual
I like my metal like I like my coffee: black, sludgy, and full of distortion. While this might make for a disgusting and confusing coffee, it does make for some rather excellent (and ridiculously heavy) metal. I am, of course, talking about doom metal; the lazy cousin of death metal who can't be bothered to … Continue reading Review: Circadian Ritual – Circadian Ritual