CD Reviews

AS I LAY DYING: An Ocean Between Us»

AS I LAY DYING’s most recent offering ‘An Ocean Between Us’ is their fourth journey into the studio since their arrival on the metal scene. The band have gone from strength to strength with each recording followed up by rigorous tour schedules and extremely intense live shows.
Artist: As I Lay Dying
Title: An Ocean Between […]

PARKWAY DRIVE: Horizons»

The word metalcore has been so overused in today’s metal landscape that its meaning has become blurred and fuzzy. Bands are labelled metalcore at the drop of a hat with no real consideration. However, Parkway Drive are the definition of metalcore.

Formed in 2003 in their home town of Byron Bay, Australia, have gone from local heroes to the leaders of the pack in a very short amount of time, this has not fazed them as musicians in the slightest.

REVENANT DEAD: Imperial Rape March»

Ever since Black Sabbath invented heavy metal back in the late 1960’s, Birmingham has continued to produce a string of good, solid metal bands, from the likes of Judas Priest through to Anaal Nathrakh. One of the latest bands in this long line is Revenant Dead, who’s debut album Imperial Rape March does more than enough to keep their Brummy pedigree intact.

Live Reviews

TURISAS: Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff»

It’s always a great sight to see a long line stretch out from the entrance to Clwb Ifor Bach on a week night. The line consists of Viking warriors and pirates, not to mention the bloke dressed as both. Passers by stare and laugh to themselves as a girl clad mostly in furs and war-paint […]

HIMSA: Milano Zoe Club, Milan»

This show was the only one billed for Italy as part of the Summoning Thunder tour
which has been butchering its way around Europe for the last 10 days. With a bill
comprised of 4 bands covering very diverse genres it was an eager if slightly small number who turned out for the occasion.
Blistering their way into […]

DARK TRANQUILLITY: Barfly, Cardiff»

If you know anything about Wales you know that when their rugby team plays against England, it’s a big deal. Even though the match is being played in Twickenham, the streets of Cardiff are teeming with red jerseys moving to and from pubs and clubs after a monumental victory. The general mood of the entire […]