Album Review: The Bleeding – Monokrator

Another year, another plethora of stunning death metal albums seem to pour out like a tidal wave. The latest in this seemingly unstoppable surge in quality is Monokrator, the third album by London death thrashers The Bleeding. Active since 2010, the band’s 2019 album Morbid Prophecy was strong enough to feature in Worship Metal’s top … Continue reading Album Review: The Bleeding – Monokrator

UK death-thrashers The Bleeding releasing ‘Rise Into Nothing’ EP on May 14

UK death-thrashers, and former Band of the Day, The Bleeding return with seven-song EP Rise Into Nothing on May 14. The furious title track, featuring guest vocals from none other than rising black/speed metal star James McBain (Hellripper), is streaming with a vengeance now. Scroll down for a listen. A follow-up to the 2019 album … Continue reading UK death-thrashers The Bleeding releasing ‘Rise Into Nothing’ EP on May 14

Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses London – Quinter Final 2 (6th May 2018)

[No, that's not a mis-type - there are five rounds leading to the next tier hence quinter final!] On a Sunny Sunday afternoon Metal2TheMasses London was back at The Big Red in North London with the second quinter final all-dayer. Battling it out for two places in the semi-finals this week were: Die Kur from … Continue reading Gig Review: Metal 2 The Masses London – Quinter Final 2 (6th May 2018)

Metal 2 The Masses – London, Heat 8 (4th Feb 2018)

Another Sunday, another heat of Metal 2 the Masses London. Heat 8 was back to four bands competing for a place at Bloodstock Festival. First up were The Circular Ruins, a north London based experimental prog rock band, mixing elements of grunge, stoner rock and heavy metal. Unfortunately I was late arriving and missed a lot … Continue reading Metal 2 The Masses – London, Heat 8 (4th Feb 2018)

Band of the Day: The Bleeding (and exclusive stream of new song!)

The Bleeding have a new album, Rites of Absolution, out on May 19th and offered us a track from it to stream for your ear-destroying pleasure. Because we're greedy, we demanded more information about the band in exchange. Guitarist Tasos kindly agreed to lend his flying fingers to the keyboard... and offered us an exclusive new track … Continue reading Band of the Day: The Bleeding (and exclusive stream of new song!)