Review: “L’appel du Vide” by Olympus

An exploration of themes of self-worth, depression and suicide, tracing a journey through the darkness of intrusive thoughts towards a crucial realisation that you are not alone and hope can ultimately save you? That might seem like an awful lot to shoehorn into just three songs but with “L’appel du Vide” which translates from the

Track Review: “The Great Unknown” by Vanitas

Having headlined the EMP stage at this years 25th Anniversary incarnation of Bloodstock Open Air Festival with their set coming between Sepultura and Lamb Of God on the main stage, not to mention appearances at Summer Bash and Rabidfest just around the corner, its safe to say it has been an incredible time to be

NEWS: John Bush sings Anthrax songs all summer long!

Singing the songs of “Sound of White Noise“, “Stomp 442“, “Volume 8: The Threat Is Real” and “We’ve Come For You All” former Anthrax vocalist John Bush celebrating his decade in the band between 1993-2003 across Europe next summer. A festival run peppered with club shows from the Armored Saint frontman is on offer and looks

Review: “Armageddon” by Psychotic Outsider

““Armageddon” is an exploration of the world around us and the impacts it has on people, looking at themes of mental health, climate change, christo-fascism, social justice and mass violence. The album charts a course through these themes, starting in a place of profound anxiety, overwhelmed by trauma, and slowly moving to a place of

Track Review: “Body Choke” by Youth Wound

“Youth Wound has become a place to express my emotions in a way that feels both true to me, whilst looking forward. There’s a lot of introspection throughout Youth Wounds music, but this is a cry of rage and anger against those that spit, stamp and sneer at those beneath them. The ones who will

NEWS: Sculpting Atrocity reclaim their place?

After returning from hiatus in 2024 Houston Texas based Brutal Death Metal force Sculpting Atrocity have a new EP waiting in the wings. From that they’ve unleashed “A Throne Awaits Below” as the first single. During their first run from 2009 to 2021 they gave us a couple of albums so we’re expecting more themes of Hate,

Bootleg: Face Yourself in Lakewood Ohio!

A pro-shot full set from Deathcore aficionados Face Yourself with multi-track audio mixed and mastered by Leo Sypniewski is in offer. It was all caught on camera at 19th September at Mahal’s in Lakewood Ohio and is half an hour of power you’re not going to forget from a band who are opening for Signs Of

NEWS: Entheos escape hell?

Is it possible that Entheos could have created a music video for every song on their freshly cooked album “Empty on the Inside“? They’ve just shared another in “Hell is a Part of Me” directed by  Malcolm Pugh. Joined by guitarists Scott Carstairs (Fallujah) and Michael Stancel (Allegeon) along with longtime contributor and former bandmate Evan

NEWS: Grey Sky Bleed talk about greed…

Inspired by Cormac McCarthy’s novel “The Road”,  “Thoughts & Prayers” from Grey Sky Bleed brings another perspective to their upcoming new album “Only Dust You Are“, turning its attention to the warning signs surrounding us today. The single features a guest appearance from Kärtsy Hatakka from Waltari as the Finnish Progressive Heavy Metal act get wild,

NEWS: Ingested! Psycroptic! Netherwalker! Tracheotomy! Early 2027!

Rumours are circling like vultures that a freshly announced 20th anniversary tour will find new members on stage with Manchester Death Metal beasts Ingested. We’re expecting a career spanning set with Australian Technical Death Metal merchants Psycroptic alongside Deathcore mercenaries Netherwalker and Tracheotomy warming up the crowds…