Currently in search of a bassist Durham purveyors of Death n’ Thrash Metal influenced shenanigans Mortal Chains took to the stage at Trillians in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 2nd March and blew away more than just a few cobwebs in the process. They have provided evidence of their existence with a pretty damn high quality
Their expressions ranging from the grotesque to the pious, stone figures and faces of forgotten characters can be seen in the stonework of Durham Cathedral that lead to the Chapel of the Nine Altars, a place where Fenwick Lawson’s huge sculpture, ‘Pietà’ of beechwood and brass, depicting a grieving Mary and a dead Jesus is
Just before Gingerbread John McClane gets put back in his box for another year, it’s time said thank you to a few people for another fantastic year of Metal Noise. Breaking out of the lockdown of what we’ve affectionately called the plague years live shows were in full effect and we were able to bring
Drummer Alex and guitarist and vocalist Martin from Durham Thrash n’ Death trio Mortal Chains spent an evening chatting with Beardbo Bagginz on Twitch, a conversation that has been edited down for anyone who missed it and dropped onto YouTube. For those not indoctrinated the band dropped a debut five track self titled EP and
After two weeks in University Cities that share a boat race that captivates a certain percentage of the populious for 20 minutes every year, we head North to Durham for this weeks entry in our Black Map. A feature that acts as a siren, calling those sailing the seven seas of Metal to some of
Recorded with Neil Combstock at Rocking Horse Studios in Durham during the sessions for their self titled EP, purveyors of Death n’ Thrash Metal influenced shenanigans Mortal Chains have premiered a new single titled “Go to Your Grave“. Inspired by and in tribute Motorhead and the much missed Lemmy Kilmister it celebrates the 45th anniversary of
After the thing of beauty that was last weeks first interview with guitarist and vocalist Martin Elliot from Mortal Chains, it’s time for the sequel. Unlike the kind of nonsense that Hollywood might have us paying big bucks to watch at the cinema, this summer blockbuster is worth it’s weight in gold as we discuss
The brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Martin Elliott, Durham Death Thrash trio Mortal Chains have set sail on the seven seas of Metal with their maiden voyage a self titled EP that strikes a chord with an Old School sound created with the help of Neil Combstock at Rocking Horse Studios across five intriguing cuts.
Describing themselves as purveyors of Death n’ Thrash Metal influenced shenanigans from the North East of England, Durham trio Mortal Chains recorded their self titled debut EP with Neil Combstock at Rocking Horse Studios. The brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Martin Elliott who not only penned the lyrics but also wrote the music as well,
