Bloodstock 2021 – Thursday Review

And then there were three. Stages, that is. With yesterday's triumphant opening of the Sophie Stage, today's "bonus" day kicked as the Jager and New Blood boards were also trodden for the first time in two years. Thirty-two acts paraded their wares, and we managed to catch a glimpse of quite a few around doing … Continue reading Bloodstock 2021 – Thursday Review

#RoadToBOA2021 – The Crawling

It’s that time of year where we set out to interview as many of the Sophie, New Blood, and Jager bands as we can in the lead-up to one of the most anticipated festivals of the year, Bloodstock. Answering our questions here are The Crawling who play the Sophie Stage on Thursday. Simple things first … Continue reading #RoadToBOA2021 – The Crawling

The Crawling release new single with video: “Sparrow”

We told you the other day that it was coming... and now it's here! Death/doom trio The Crawling have released their new single "Sparrow", and accompanying live-action lyric video. The song tells a haunting tale of isolation, misery, and the emotional outcome of living a pointless life; amplified by the fact so many 'spectate' a … Continue reading The Crawling release new single with video: “Sparrow”

The Crawling announce new single – pre-order now!

Northern Irish death/doom trio have announced plans for their new single, "Sparrow", set to be released via Grindscene Records on April 2nd. Pre-orders can be made right now. "Sparrow" was recorded over the lockdown period, produced, mixed and mastered by vocalist/guitarist Andy Clarke. The song is a haunting tale of isolation, misery, and the emotional … Continue reading The Crawling announce new single – pre-order now!

Gig Review: Primordial / The Crawling / Senzar / Death The Leveller – Limelight, Belfast (9th March 2019)

I'm here at Limelight Belfast again. Tonight will be the first time I have seen the headline act Primordial. It's been 9 years since this Dublin-based band have played in Northern Ireland. First up on stage, though, are Dublin doom merchants Death the Leveller, and they are every bit as misery laden as their name suggests. … Continue reading Gig Review: Primordial / The Crawling / Senzar / Death The Leveller – Limelight, Belfast (9th March 2019)

Interview: Andy Clarke of The Crawling

Irish band The Crawling have been making waves recently in their local / national scene and beyond with their brand of doom/death metal. In November, The Crawling will release their second album entitled Wolves and the Hideous White through Irish label Grindscene Records which I am sure will garner some followers from overseas and take the … Continue reading Interview: Andy Clarke of The Crawling