Those legends at APF know a riff when they hear it. And Battalions can bring a riff or two to the party. King of a Dead World is the band’s latest release, their fourth album and the follow up to 2018’s Forever Marching Backwards. It’s a bruising 30 minutes of sludge dragged goodness which sees … Continue reading Album Review: Battalions – King of a Dead World
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Gig Review: HRH Hammerfest XI – Day 2 (22 March 2019)
It's Friday morning and I’m raring to go, very much looking forward to the eclectic mix of metal, doom, sludge, and thrash on offer here today at Hammerfest XI. I head down early so I don't miss anything and spend some time looking round the wares at the merch stalls. Plenty of choice with almost … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Hammerfest XI – Day 2 (22 March 2019)
Band of the Day: Battalions
If you like it sludgy, Battalions should have you amply satisfied. Simple things first – where are you guys from? We're from Kingston Upon Hull in East Yorkshire, UK. A small city close to the East coast on the river Humber, hence - pure Humber sludge. How did you meet? Well, the lineup now is … Continue reading Band of the Day: Battalions
Review: Battalions – Moonburn
Things are moving very quickly for Hull four piece band Battalions, what with their slot on the New Blood stage at the forthcoming Bloodstock festival and of equal importance, the release of their second self released album Moonburn. Formed in 2009 and now with a steady line up, Battalions have been getting a name for themselves … Continue reading Review: Battalions – Moonburn
#ROADTOBOA2017 – Battalions
As ever, we’re going to try and cover every single Jäger, New Blood and SOPHIE stage band before Bloodstock kicks off on August 10th. Your chance to check them out and start planning which bands to get there early for! Trust us when we tell you that this is bound to result in some frustrating … Continue reading #ROADTOBOA2017 – Battalions