Cult of Luna release new single / video – “Cold Burn”

For over two decades Sweden’s Cult of Luna have forged a sound incomparable to others - ambitious, epic, visceral, and drenched in emotion. Their forthcoming album The Long Road North is one of their most beautiful and dynamic works to date and features guest appearances from composer Colin Stetson, Phoenix’s Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz … Continue reading Cult of Luna release new single / video – “Cold Burn”

2019 Crew Review: John H – Writer

This was a funny old year for me, busy with work, busy with family, busy listening to as much new music as I could, but not all that busy writing about it. Between various sites, I didn’t cover as much as I would’ve wanted to but still managed to write about some of what I … Continue reading 2019 Crew Review: John H – Writer

Album Review: Cult Of Luna – A Dawn To Fear

Recently signed to Metal Blade, for 20 years Cult Of Luna have been developing their post-metal sound with each epic album release, their evolution tracked through their mesmeric long-form songs, shifting tones and monumental crescendos. A Dawn To Fear is their eighth studio album, their first non-collaborative recording since 2013’s Vertical, and is arguably the … Continue reading Album Review: Cult Of Luna – A Dawn To Fear

Festival Review – ArcTanGent Festival 2019

ArcTanGent has been a highlight of my musical calendar for the past four years, providing a chance to see loads of captivating bands whilst hanging out with good pals. A relatively small and fairly niche festival, ArcTanGent has everything going for it - unrivalled lineups, a fantastic atmosphere, a friendly crowd, a compact and easily … Continue reading Festival Review – ArcTanGent Festival 2019

We’ll Be There: ArcTanGent Festival 2019

Over the years, ArcTanGent has been in the habit of creating outstanding lineups for their three-day festivals, and one look at the poster for 2019 will tell you that the organisers have outdone themselves this year. There have a been a few complaints from fans that ATG, a festival with a history of showcasing some … Continue reading We’ll Be There: ArcTanGent Festival 2019

Sunday Video Roundup (Part 2): Tim Bowness, Cult of Aurora, Invasion, Cult of Luna, Eight Sins, Zombie Motors Wrecking Yard

Here's your second half for the day, another half dozen cracking tracks leaving us with an empty pile tomorrow. We expect to be inundated once more by Tuesday... Tim Bowness - "Kill the Pain That's Killing You" Tim Bowness released his fourth solo album, Lost In The Ghost Light" at the end of last week … Continue reading Sunday Video Roundup (Part 2): Tim Bowness, Cult of Aurora, Invasion, Cult of Luna, Eight Sins, Zombie Motors Wrecking Yard