Album Reviews
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Skarlet Envy - Nemesis
I think it’s safe to say that female-fronted rock and metal outfits are really starting to break out into the scene as of late and Skarlet Envy will be hoping they can follow suit with their unique blend of melodic metal. Releasing ‘Invidia’ back in 2019 to a decent amount of fanfare, Skarlet Envy will...
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El Moono - Temple Corrupted
El Moono are an up and coming Alt-rock outfit from the UK that have found success from their previous EP titled ‘Tides’ and will be hoping for more of the same with their new release ‘Temple Corrupted’. This new EP promises to mark a new era for the band so I had to see what...
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Saxon - Carpe Diem
If you’re a fan of metal then you have almost definitely heard the name Saxon. One of the founders of British heavy metal, the band have captivated audiences around the world with their music so it comes as no surprise that fans have been eager to hear their latest album ‘Carpe Diem’ ever since it...
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As It Is - I Went To Hell And Back
It’s fair to say As It Is have become a very different band since the release of their 2018 album ‘The Great Depression’, (The band’s third album which saw them treading into darker themes and trying to open a conversation about mental health) since it dropped the band have lost two members, Benjamin Langford-Biss and...
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Venom Prison - Erebos
Venom Prison have been one of the most exciting death metal bands coming out of the UK for some time now and they have consistently managed to grow their audience with impressive live performances and strong music releases. With ‘Erebos’ potentially being their most anticipated album to date, I couldn’t help but check it out....
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Crown The King - Groundhog Day
Crown The King are one of Ireland’s most exciting up-and-coming Pop Punk bands and the band will be hoping their debut EP ‘Groundhog Day’ will be able to see them capitalise on the hype they have built for themselves. Here are my thoughts on Crown The King’s ‘Groundhog Day’. Opening track ‘Melissa’ wastes no time...
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Lawnmower Deth - Blunt Cutters
Lawnmower Deth is not your standard thrash metal band. Focusing more on crude humour and controversial themes, the band have made a name for themselves making metalheads laugh and mosh all at the same time. Releasing their first album since 2018’s ‘Unleashed In The East…Midlands’, ‘Blunt Cutters’ promises fans more of the band’s unique style...
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Clobber - Tribal Rites Of The New Friday Night
The UK hardcore scene has seen a resurgence of late with bands like Borstal storming into relevance with heavy riffs and no-nonsense songs and Up and Coming rockers ‘Clobber’ will be hoping for a piece of the pie with their new release ‘Tribal Rites Of The New Friday Night’. The EP promises to be full...
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Sarcasm - Stellar Stream Obscured
Swedish death metallers Sarcasm is back with a new concept album titled ‘Stellar Stream Obscured’. The release promises to be filled with a lot of old school death metal as well as a few twists that may come as a surprise to fans as the band experiment with their usual sound to create more of...
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Led By Lanterns - Paralysis
Led By Lanterns are here with their new album titled ‘Paralysis’. After finding a decent amount of success from touring with bands such as Normandie and Mallory Knox, the band will be hoping to continue their momentum with the release of their self-released album. Here is what I thought of Led By Lanterns ‘Paralysis’. Kicking...
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Jackie - Hey Angel
Jackie is a band that pride themselves on being a little bit of everything and so far, it’s worked for them. Garnering a decent size fanbase since their debut onto the alternative scene back in 2020. ‘Hey Angel’ is the band’s latest release, and they will be hoping that it can replicate and improve on...
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Abyssus - Death Revival
Death Metal is one of those genres that has taken many forms since its inception, however Abyssus plans on bringing back the old school death metal feel with their new album ‘Death Revival’. Here are my thoughts on their new record! Opening track ‘Metal Of Death’ kicks things off at breakneck speed. Rapid riffs blend...
