rock/metal albums
Album Review: Frank Black And The Catholics – The Complete Albums Box Set
At last, if you are reading this then Demon Records have probably just made your day, hell, probably even your year, yes that’s right we now have access to all six original releases from Frank Black and the Catholics on lush 180g clear vinyl, even albums that have previously been unavailable on vinyl. The box …
Album Review: Krause – The Art of Fatigue
Athenian noise rock quartet Krause have been around since 2015, attracting small but dedicated followings in both Greece and the UK. Their debut album, ‘2am Thoughts’ (2017), marked them out as a band of interest for lovers of the sort of heavy, sludgey noise rock made by Amphetamine Reptile artists like Unsane and Cows back …
EP: Deepshade – Gloaming
While still retaining the band’s trademark sound, Gloaming manages to be both heavier and more diverse than their previous material. David Rybka (Vocalist/Guitarist) remarks about the EP: “Our third release marks a more experimental approach to our heavy, catchy sound. And it’s one we can’t wait to play live. Gloaming is a beautiful time when the …
EP: Scruffy Bear – Face The Rain
After delighting us with the two singles ‘Stories Of Strange Woman’ and ‘Blackmoss’, fuzz rock quartet Scruffy Bear unleash their epic EP ‘Face The Rain’. When you have a singer like Georgy Eaton then starting the EP with a lung full is the way to go. Haven kicked off the first track ‘Stories Of Strange …
EP: Fudge – The Town Hall Session EP
Leeds rockers Fudge are set for a great year ahead with the release of The Town Hall Session EP. Featuring three previously released singles and two additional tracks ‘Jekyll And Hide’ and ‘Pepsinoggins’ the EP is seen as a mark in the road for Fudge as they move onto bigger gigs, bigger songs and an …
EP: Voltstorm – Voltstorm
Made up of Uk heavy metal veterans Voltstorm are a new and upcoming band that are set to make 2022 their year. After releasing a set of singles the band have shared their self titled mini album. Kinking off with the first track C.O.D which sets the scene with the arena-sized drums and fiery guitar …
Album Review: Onlooker – Total Rest
After teasing us with a selection of singles released late last year northern garage rockers Onlooker finally released their album ‘Total Rest’ First track ‘An Introduction To guitar Music’ is not just a great title but a great introduction to the band too. The interplay between the bands two guitarists Bruce Hobson and Ben Goodwill …
Album Review: Once Human – Scar Weaver
Scar Weaver is what a band can do with a surplus of time during 2020’s lockdown, thats has allowed the band to hone, refine and re-define their sound. Inspired by a sudden creative surge from latest recruit, guitarist Max Karon. Starting with a scorching thrash metal riff ‘Eidolon’ gets seriously heavy as the drums and bass …
Album Review: Felicia – Feel Good Songs For Oblivion
It was the middle of May 2020 when Felicia released her first musical exploits to the world, in the shape of ‘Felicia and the Gammon Lumps’. Now, almost two years later, comes the full-length Felicia album, to be released (of course) on Valentines Day this year. Opening with a suitably alt-metal double-kick drum instrumental-avec-samples, ‘Feel …
EP review: The City Kids – City Kids EP
The City Kids; low down, gruff, n’ dirty, with enough of a smattering of pop-harmonies to ear-worm their way into your head and refuse to leave again. That’s pretty much the TL:DR of the debut album by this rag-tag collection of reprobates, which featured as guests, amongst others, legends like Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul …