Revered and reviled in equal measure, Swedish black metallers Watain have been casting their spells over a bewitched audience for close to 25 years. Often gathering more notoriety for their live shows than their music, they aren’t hugely prolific, preferring to deliver quality over quantity, which has certainly been the case for their last two … Continue reading Album Review: Watain – The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain
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2018 Crew Review: Ricky – Writer
After submitting my 150th article for The Moshville Times, the time has come for the end of year list for 2018. As I cast my memory back to 2017, that was a breeze compared to this year with Evocation and The Shadow Archetype being my album of the year. What I did not expect was the … Continue reading 2018 Crew Review: Ricky – Writer
Review: Watain – Trident Wolf Eclipse
Watain are a band that I have followed since I first heard one of the best black metal songs of all time, namely “Devil’s Blood” on the album Casus Luciferi in 2003. I have a deep appreciation for their musicianship, performances on stage and their beliefs and I always looked out for new Watain material … Continue reading Review: Watain – Trident Wolf Eclipse
Bloodstock 2018 announces more bands
Bloodstock have just announced four more big names for next year's event: Watain will bring their black metal ritual to headline Sunday’s Sophie Lancaster stage in a UK festival exclusive! German power metallers, Orden Ogan land a Ronnie James Dio main stage slot on Saturday. Atlanta aggrotech outfit, Combichrist also join the main stage bill … Continue reading Bloodstock 2018 announces more bands
Blastfest announce final bands including headliner Watain
The lineup announcements had to come to an end eventually and Blastfest have now revealed the final 3 bands to the main lineup. But that’s not to say what you see on the burgeoning Blastfest poster is all that’s happening. No, no, no, there will be more! There’s already a lineup that would bring tears … Continue reading Blastfest announce final bands including headliner Watain