I'm going to be honest, this year's roundup is going to be a challenge for me. In the past I've reviewed dozens of albums and gone to a similar number of gigs each year so my biggest problem has been narrowing it down. This year, though, has been a struggle. Between real life, work, studies … Continue reading 2023 Crew Review: Mosh – Da Boss
Tag: Eleine
Gig Review: Pain / Ensiferum / Eleine / Ryujin – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (10th October 2023)
What a night. Four great international bands, though with an early start necessitating a rapid change of clothes after work and the use of the nearby McD's before it turned into its nightly alter ego as a warzone (Glasgow residents will understand). First on the bill were self-styled "samurai metal" act Ryujin, all the way … Continue reading Gig Review: Pain / Ensiferum / Eleine / Ryujin – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (10th October 2023)
Eleine announce new permanent member
Swedish symphonic dark metal act Eleine only know one direction: The band move towards the top step by step! Besides releasing two strong records via Atomic Fire Records in recent times (2022's Acoustic In Hell and 2023's We Shall Remain), the band have performed many shows around the globe with bands such as label mates … Continue reading Eleine announce new permanent member
Eleine announce ‘Acoustic In Hell’ EP
A good song has to work in whatever environment it is staged – be it in a full-blown stadium or intimate acoustic setting. Swedish dark symphonic metal high-flyers Eleine have internalized this little piece of wisdom and rooted it deep within their artistic integrity. There’s no other way to explain their effortless shift between their … Continue reading Eleine announce ‘Acoustic In Hell’ EP
Sabaton Open Air 2018 – Day 3 Review
Exhausted after a crap night's sleep (I hate camping!), The Boy and I had a quick round of crazy golf before heading for the arena for the final day. Leading the charge are Sweden's own Stormburst. Formed in 2014, they're a relatively young band and one of the lighter acts of the festival, with a melodic … Continue reading Sabaton Open Air 2018 – Day 3 Review