Well over two decades into their musical journey, and a long six years since fifth album Poetry of the Ill-Minded, Finns Shade Empire come storming back into focus with their sixth long player Sunholy. Nine songs of epic symphonic extremity, the band have managed to blend the beauty and brutality which has become their trademark … Continue reading Album Review: Shade Empire – Sunholy
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Gig Review: HRH Metal 2019 Day 1
The doors of the Birmingham O2 Academy were flung wide open yesterday morning for the eager fans of HRH, ready to enjoy a day of metal and booze-filled fun. Opening up the festival on Stage 3, last minute replacement Elyrean seemed a tad nervous on stage in between songs but their Death-style riffs and harsh vocals … Continue reading Gig Review: HRH Metal 2019 Day 1
2017 Crew Review – James “Jimmy” Costin, Senior Editor
As is customary at this time of year, we like to put together a “year in review” from the perspective of each team member, or at least as many of the crew as we can. This time around it’s the year from the point of view of our Senior Editor/Accreditation Editor –  James Costin… It’s … Continue reading 2017 Crew Review – James “Jimmy” Costin, Senior Editor
Review: Shade Empire – Poetry Of The Ill Minded
You may be forgiven for not knowing who Shade Empire are or even knowing that they were releasing a new album. Admittedly, I only found a few months ago that they were releasing something new after they posted the video for "Anti Life Saviour", which is a masterpiece by the way. Their previous album, Omega … Continue reading Review: Shade Empire – Poetry Of The Ill Minded
Monday Video Roundup: Body Count, Liberty Lies, Shade Empire, Demon Hunter, Alter Eden, Catch Fire
One of two batches of videos for you today, culled from email, twitter, facebook and down the back of the fridge. Body Count - "No Lives Matter" We can't wait for new album, Bloodlust, to hit us on March 31st. In the meantime, here's a typically abrasive and angry number from Ice-T and his more metallic … Continue reading Monday Video Roundup: Body Count, Liberty Lies, Shade Empire, Demon Hunter, Alter Eden, Catch Fire