Devin Townsend stretches his creative muscle on Order Of Magnitude – Empath
Devin Townsend can justly claim a place amongst those artists who are usually referred to as ‘mavericks’ or ‘free spirits,’ who go wherever their...
Napalm Death in the Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism
For more than 30 years, Napalm Death have been on the front and far from shy about their political views and insight in a...
Touche Amore Broadens their Sonic Spectrum on ‘Lament’
Lament, Touche Amore’s Ross Robinson-produced fifth album, which is their follow up to the hugely celebrated Stage Four, expands their sonic palette and delivers...
Tarja releases From Spirits and Ghosts to explore the other side of Xmas
Tarja Soile Susanna-Turunen Cabui (just Tarja to her fans!) has carved a niche for herself since her departure from Nightwish in 2005; pushed out...
Amaranthe declare their “Manifest”
Swedish band Amaranthe's sixth album, Manifest, takes up where 2018’s Helix left off…except with this new one, they have packed every trick into short,...
Bitch Falcon hits a milestone on debut album “Staring At Clocks”
Bitch Falcon’s Staring at Clocks arrives after a flurry of singles and an EP stretching back to 2015, marking a milestone in the band’s...
Lord Fist in a Wilderness of Hearts
Finnish band Lord Fist released their second album, Wilderness of Hearts, and stay in a similar, glorious vein as their debut (Green Eyleen). In...
Giants, Dwarfs and Black Holes showcase Everwill
Although not the most succinct name for a band, Giants, Dwarfs and Black Holes certainly picked one that portrays their outer spaciness on a...
EVERGREY explore their range on Escape of the Phoenix
Evergrey, dark, melodic metal masters from Gothenburg, have come up with a heavy and thought-provoking album at what is a key time in their...
Voodoo Circle head into the new year, Locked and Loaded
German hard rockers, Voodoo Circle, have suffered the malaise of many a band: a seemingly ever-changing lineup.
Well, the good news is that the...
