Metal Reviews

Bad News / Revel In The Anarchic Fun Of The Frilly Pink Years

Before Spinal Tap: The Rise of Bad News - A Gritty, Satirical Look into the World of Heavy Metal with the Complete Frilly Pink Years 1987-1988 Words: @pmonkhouse1 #BadNews @all_things_rik_and_ade

An Extraordinary Life: The Inspiring Legacy of Musician John Wetton

The poignant and inspiring life of John Wetton in An Extraordinary Life book. A must-read for music lovers and those seeking hope in troubled times. Out Now! Words: @rock_pixs

Wolfgang Van Halen / Mammoth II cements his place in the landscape of modern rock

Mammoth II Explosive second album from Mammoth WVH. With powerful riffs, emotive vocals, and boundary-pushing sound, this record showcases WVH's true identity. Words: @danybass18 Photo: @rock_pixs @mammothwvh @bmguk

The Power of Freedom Call Live with The M.E.T.A.L. Fest – out Now!

Freedom Call - The M.E.T.A.L. Fest. With captivating performances, flawless sound quality, and an epic song, this brings the concert experience to your home. @freedomcallofficial @spv.entertainment @steamhammer.official

Devin Townsend / Empath Live In America A Brilliant And Fun Journey

The energy and excitement of Devin Townsend Devolution #3 Empath Live In America, featuring exclusive songs from his North American tour with Dream Theatre. @dvntownsend @insideoutmusic

Temple of Katharsis Unleash Long-awaited Black Metal Album Macabre Ritual

Unleash the Darkness: Temple of Katharsis Macabre Ritual - Greek Black Metal at its Finest. Hypnotic, haunting, and scathingly acidic. Eight scorching tracks. #TempleOfKatharsis @theogoniarecords

WAGS to Wytches / Plymouth-based Riot Grrrl Band Releases Powerful Debut EP 23

Plymouth-based Riot Grrrl band WAGS to Wytches release captivating debut EP 23, with thought-provoking lyrics, a unique esoteric angle and elements of occult. @wagstowytches_official

Sznur Return with Ludzina, a Raw and Brutal Offering of Polish Black Metal

Discover the raw and brutal sound of Polish Black Metal trio Sznur in their latest release, Ludzina (People), featuring intense driving riffs and acidic vocals. Words: Jools Green @projektsznur @godz_ov_war_production

Tailgunner / Debut Album Guns For Hire a Powerful Triumph of British Heavy Metal

The exuberance and quality of Tailgunner debut album Guns For Hire. Experience the unmistakable intensity that transports you back to the glory days of British Heavy Metal. Mission accomplished! Words: Sophie James @tailgunnerhq @fireflash_records

The Cherry Red Boxsets / The Toweringly Great Magnum

The Immersive Magnificent World of Magnum – Great Adventures : The Jet Years 1978-1983. Discover the Underrated Rock Legends and Their Pomp Rock Delights.

The Cherry Red Boxsets / The Remarkable Oliver/Dawson Saxon

The magic of Oliver/Dawson Saxon six-disc set: Screaming Eagles : The Complete Works. Hard rock and Metal that bridged the gap between NWOBHM and modern Metal.

The Cherry Red Boxsets / The Feral, Athletic Metal Of Raven

The Wild World of Raven - Cherry Red Boxset: Faster Than The Speed Of Light. Experience the feral energy and face-melting Metal of this legendary band.

The Cherry Red Boxsets / The incendiary promise of Hanoi Rocks

Discover the five-disc collection of treasures of Hanoi Rocks with Cherry Red Records box set, The Days We Spent Underground 1981-1984.

Akercocke – Decades Of Devil Worship a superb testament

Relive the glory days of Akercocke with Decades of Devil Worship, in an iconic live set. A unique blend of Progressive Blackened Death Metal and satanic lyrics. @akercockeband @peacevillerecords

Greta Van Fleet / With Starcatcher, the world is there for the taking

Greta Van Fleet - Starcatcher Album: A Remarkable Journey of Maturity and Musical Brilliance. A unique and remarkable album, the world is there for the taking. Photo: @bentsphotos @gretavanfleet

Somniate / We Have Proved Death a Dark and Dystopian Black Metal Offering

Somniate - We Have Proved Death. A dark, sophisticated Black Metal offering Inspired by In Watermelon Sugar, a Twisted Post-Apocalyptic novel.

Calligram Unleash Position | Momentum, a Caustic Celebration of Pain and Chaos

The caustic celebration of pain, death, and chaos in Calligram album, Position | Momentum. Brutally melding Black Metal with Hardcore, a breathless sensory assault Words: Jools Green @calligram_uk @prostheticrecords

Gutslit / Carnal, another slab of murder, torture and gore

Album Review: Gutslit – Carnal (Independent). This eight-track, twenty-nine-minute offering is an utter face blaster from the offset. Murder, torture and gore. Words: Jools Green @gutslit
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