Review: Metal 2 the Masses Coventry 2017 Heat 3

It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new heat at Coventry Metal to the Masses! Last week our beloved little venue, The Arches, had to contend with the biggest heavy metal legends in the world with Black Sabbath playing 20 minutes down the road. This time however, there was nothing stopping the … Continue reading Review: Metal 2 the Masses Coventry 2017 Heat 3

Review: Vermilion Whiskey – Spirit of Tradition

A new band to us, Vermilion Whiskey can lay claim to playing geographically correct Southern rock, being as they are from Louisiana. With one release already out - 2013's 10 South - they release Spirit of Tradition this February... and it's going to make some noise. With only six tracks, this feels more like an extended EP … Continue reading Review: Vermilion Whiskey – Spirit of Tradition

Review: Ex Deo – The Immortal Wars

This one's been a long time coming and I don't just mean since the band's last release Caligvla back in 2012. Since then, the Kataklysm side project announced they were taking a break of undetermined length and then came back with news of The Immortal Wars... a whole year ago. So here it is, finally, in our … Continue reading Review: Ex Deo – The Immortal Wars

Review: Bonafide – Flames (plus UK tour dates)

A new album from Bonafide will always catch my attention. They’re one of those bands who will reliably provide a good album, time after time. Constantly touring across the UK and Europe, the band make sure they get as much distance possible out of their material. On the other side of that coin, you wonder … Continue reading Review: Bonafide – Flames (plus UK tour dates)

EP Review: Enormity Falls – Scars & Bruises

We first featured Nottingham’s Enormity Falls back in August of 2014 as our Band of the Day. We were struck at the time with their originality and excellent use of three different vocalists to great effect. We thought it was beyond time that we checked back to see what they were up to and we … Continue reading EP Review: Enormity Falls – Scars & Bruises

Review: Pissed On – The Hanged Man

Do you not just hate it when you want to listen to an album, but you only have 10 minutes to spare? Look no further, because American grindcore duet Pissed On have got your back, with the release of their debut EP The Hanged Man. Clearly a band that don't care that their name will stop … Continue reading Review: Pissed On – The Hanged Man