Daily Archives: May 2, 2012

HIGH ON FIRE – “DE VERMIS MYSTERIIS”

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HIGH ON FIRE – “DE VERMIS MYSTERIIS” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) High On Fire are a three-man Heavy/Stoner/Sludge combo that are not at all alien to the concept of success. Formed by the ex-Sleep guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike back in 1998, the … Continue reading

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PARADISE LOST – “TRAGIC IDOL”

Metal Church - The Present Wasteland

PARADISE LOST – “TRAGIC IDOL” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) Maintaining one’s band in top form is a pretty arduous task, especially when the band in question has enjoyed a career as long and as challenging as that of the Halifax-based Doom/Goth … Continue reading

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NECRONOMICON (Rob Tremblay) INTERVIEW

Metal Church - The Present Wasteland

NECRONOMICON (Rob Tremblay) INTERVIEW There must be nothing more annoying than having to undertake your first ever European Tour after twenty years of existence while being down with the flu! When hitting the stage of the London Underworld on the … Continue reading

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DRIVER ‘Countdown’

Metal Heaven 2012 www.metal-heaven.com Driver formed from the ashes of M.A.R.S. way back in the 80’s and released an EP, which was re-recorded along with new songs for their first full album 2008’s rather good ‘Sons Of Thunder’ album. The … Continue reading

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More for Guilfest – BUZZCOCKS, THE UNDERTONES, BETH HART

Candi Staton / Buzzcocks / The Undertones / Beth Hart / Young Guns / The Wurzels American Soul and Gospel legend, Candi Staton will be performing on The Main Stage on Sunday 15th July.  Candi’s voice has captivated generation after … Continue reading

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COLOSSEUM – The Grass is Greener

Talking Elephant 2012 At a glance, it’s the Brit band’s 1969 founding stone, ‘Valentyne Suite’. At a second, it’s a compilation album. At a third, it isn’t – it’s something more curious still. For ‘The Grass Is Greener’ affords a … Continue reading

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