Beth Hart review: blues, soul and pure emotion
Beth Hart comes very highly rated by those who know and have worked with her. Slash, who guests on this album, says she is...
Converge unleash Hum of Hurt, raw, powerful and full of emotion
Converge have certainly been a busy bunch. Having released their latest album Love Is Not Enough in February 2026, which we reviewed, they have...
Really Into Something: Brit girl sounds and styles 1962-70
The sixties was a significant period of change for music and society. As Marianne Faithfull said, 'it was the time when society changed from...
Dimmu Borgir’s return signals The Grand Serpent Rising
Dimmu Borgir are ironically one of the most controversial bands in black metal, thanks to their more accessible sound and refusal to adhere to...
Swedish proggers Agusa return with Panacea
For a band, whom not too many people outside of Scandinavia have ever heard of, to be releasing a fourth live album, alongside six...
Defiled Conjure Up Relentless Horrors and Vertigo on Their Ninth Opus
Japan's ferocious death metal squadron Defiled is back and about to unleash an impressive and cleverly crafted album that sees the veteran outfit in...
Crown Lands release prog epic Apocalypse via InsideOut
Juno award winners Crown Lands are a Canadian duo who, despite the limitations of numbers, still manage to produce an amazing sound. The two...
Two-tone ska revival: Steppin’ Razor Blades’ Stay Sharp
Steppin' Razor Blades are a two-tone ska/punk band who I'm very excited to hear for the first time. I love ska!
Steppin' Razor Blades are:...
Black Veil Brides return revenge-fuelled on Vindicate
Black Veil Brides are one of my absolute favourite bands of all time. I've been listening to them since 2014 when I was 18...
Tangerine Dream return to the 70s on Sessions IV
Recorded in 2018, this is the fourth instalment in a series of releases showcasing 'live' performances by Tangerine Dream (TD), incorporating recordings from festivals...
