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The Black Map #226: Nvmeral from Oxford!

Each week we take a more in depth look at a band from the UK Metal Underground scene who are deserving of some attention in this feature we like to call The Black Map and after #226 weeks it continues to be one of the most successful of those we have created. This week we

Vs Tuesday: Two Bands! One Song! Who Wins?! FIGHT! Kate.

What is this? Do our eyes deceive us or do we have the creators of Netflix sensation Stranger Things to thank for bringing Metal To The Masses in 2022? Iron Maiden, W.A.S.P., Dio and Metallica all appearing in Season #4 certainly gave us something to smile about but it’s the presence of Kate Bush that

Review: “Mӕre” by Harakiri For The Sky

As a duo Salzburg Austria pairing Harakiri For The Sky have released an album every two years since their 2012 self titled debut, a unique blend of atmospheric Black Metal and Progressive Rock that gives both the inescapable maelstrom of shattering screams and the sudden acoustic guitar interludes that are World’s apart and yet sit

Review: “Alter Nature” by BATS

Returning after a 7 year absence with their third studio album, Dublin based Science Metal meets Avant Noise-Rock band BATS are about to “Alter Nature“. They have a rich history having previously earned critical acclaim from the likes of Metal Hammer, NME and Kerrang! for a trio of releases in 2007 debut EP “Cruel Sea