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Album review : KEITH WEST – Cross That Bridge, The Anthology 1965-99 (2 CDs)
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Album review : COUSINS & WILLOUGHBY – The Bridge
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Album review : LYNCH MOB – Dancing With The Devil
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Category Archives: PURE METAL (All posts)
AFFECTOR – “HARMAGEDON”
AFFECTOR – “HARMAGEDON” INSIDE OUT (2012) The concept of the “end of days” is one that has been troubling humanity for many centuries and with 2012 being likewise marked in the Mayan calendar I am sure that there are quite … Continue reading
HEADSPACE – “I AM ANONYMOUS”
HEADSPACE – “I AM ANONYMOUS” INSIDE OUT (2012) Inside Out is one of those labels that have proven over the years that they have a good instinct when it comes to discovering young and promising bands, however, in the case … Continue reading
WRATHBLADE – “INTO THE NETHERWORLDS REALM”
WRATHBLADE – “INTO THE NETHERWORLDS REALM” EAT METAL RECORDS (2012) Being a teenager into Metal back in the 80s in Greece meant that not only did I experience first-hand the first few legendary gigs that took place in Athens, but … Continue reading
CATTLE DECAPITATION – Monolith Of Inhumanity
With titles like ‘Gristle Licker,’ ‘A Living, Breathing Piece Of Defecating Meat,’ and my personal fav ‘Forced Gender Reassignment,’ I was instantly entranced. Indeed, Cattle Decapitation has quickly found its way into my shortlist of my favorite extreme metal bands. … Continue reading
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JOB FOR A COWBOY interview
Chris Martin catches-up with bass player Nick Schendzielos to discuss the new album ‘Demonocracy’ and the band’s knack of attracting a female following… There’s a lot of buzz going around about the new CD Demonocracy. Seems from the couple songs I have … Continue reading
SIX FEET UNDER – Undead
Metal Blade 2012 Here’s the thing: I’ve never really been a fan of six Feet Under. I my original dislike of Cannibal Corpse has been documented here, though I now love them. For me though, it’s the albums after Corpsegrinder … Continue reading
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ODDLAND (Sakari Ojanen) INTERVIEW
ODDLAND (Sakari Ojanen) INTERVIEW Progressive Metal has witness a surge of good quality young bands over the last few years but only a handful have managed to make such an amazing impact from the start as Oddland – a Finnish … Continue reading
ODDLAND – “THE TREACHERY OF SENSES”
ODDLAND – “THE TREACHERY OF SENSES” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) Music contests are functions that I absolutely love to hate! I am not sure whether that is a result of me living in the United Kingdom for the last decade, where … Continue reading
DEW-SCENTED post first single, track listing and cover art for new album ‘Icarus’
‘Icarus’ out July 30th Today DEW-SCENTED post the first single taken off Icarus! Check out the landing page at http://www.metalblade.com/dewscented and stream the album’s first song Sworn To Obey. Make also sure to check out the pre-order links, there’s a CD/shirt bundle available as well! DEW-SCENTED vocalist … Continue reading
GWAR-B-Q details announced
After months of paperwork, hoop-jumping, and making the appropriate sacrifices, today Slave Pit is pleased to announce that the GWAR-B-Q is 100% completely legal and confirmed, and set for August 18 at Hadad’s Lake, the location the band had planned … Continue reading
Adrenaline Mob and Kill Devil Hill: A Perfect Combination
As I sit here nursing a bum knee (hurt it last night fighting a mental patient at work,) I’m very glad this injury happened when it did instead of last week. There’s no way in hell I could’ve managed four … Continue reading
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HEADSPACE – I Am Anonymous
Inside Out 2012 www.insideout.de Not a name – yet – but you will doubtless know the band members: vocalist Damian Wilson (Threshold/Ayreon), Adam Wakeman on keyboards (Ozzy Osbourne), guitarist Pete Rinaldi, bassist Lee Pomeroy (Take That/It Bites) and drummer Richard … Continue reading
THE FLOWER KINGS (Roine Stolt) INTERVIEW
THE FLOWER KINGS (Roine Stolt) INTERVIEW There is a rumour that has been circulating over the years about how warm and pleasant of an interviewee Roine Stolt is – something I was really looking forward to finding out for myself. … Continue reading
PRIMORDIAL Gig Review
PRIMORDIAL Gig Review Support Acts: Hell & Winterfylleth. London O2 Islington Academy, 5th May 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis I would not normally voluntarily force myself into a crowded venue whilst nursing a very persistent cold, but it is … Continue reading
ANGELUS APATRIDA – “THE CALL”
ANGELUS APATRIDA – “THE CALL” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) Spain may not be the biggest market for Metal music, far from it, but no-one doubts the passion and devotion of our Iberian brothers to metal. Actually, if memory serves, Angelus Apatrida, … Continue reading
EXUMER – “FIRE & DAMNATION”
EXUMER – “FIRE & DAMNATION” METAL BLADE (2012) As a young 80s Thrasher I was naturally interested in the works of bands such as Metallica, Exodus, Slayer and Megadeth, but after a while, I found myself drawn to more obscure … Continue reading
Overkill – The Electric Age
OVERKILL – “THE ELECTRIC AGE” NUCLEAR BLAST (2012) Overkill is one of the greatest thrash bands of all-time. Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth is the best thrash frontman. Period. There is no one better than him. His voice is powerful and unique, … Continue reading
HIGH ON FIRE – “DE VERMIS MYSTERIIS”
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
PARADISE LOST – “TRAGIC IDOL”
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
NECRONOMICON (Rob Tremblay) INTERVIEW
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
EXUMER – Fire & Damnation
If you were alive and conscious of the music scene in the 80’s, in particular the thrash world, it’s pretty likely you’re familiar with the name Exumer. If not, welcome to 2012, and I would like to introduce you to … Continue reading
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JOB FOR A COWBOY – Demonocracy
I will be the first to admit the first time I heard Job For A Cowboy I was not impressed. They simply had a sound that didn’t really appeal to me. After seeing them recently on The Metal Alliance tour … Continue reading
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AXEL RUDI PELL Gig Review
AXEL RUDI PELL Gig Review Support Acts: Madmax London Underworld, 22nd April 2012 Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Sunday night gigs are a real pain in the proverbial nowadays. Sure, as an eighteen year old, sleeping a couple of hours … Continue reading
BURZUM – “UMSKIPTAR”
BURZUM – “UMSKIPTAR” BYELOBOG (2012) The story of Varg Vikernes, founding member and driving force of the Norwegian Black Metal outfit Burzum, is one that has been well-documented and well-promoted. Ever since he was released from prison back in 2009, … Continue reading
NAGLFAR – “TERAS”
NAGLFAR – “TERAS” CENTURY MEDIA (2012) For a band that was first formed back in 1992, Umea-born and bred Melodic Black Metallers Naglfar can hardly be described as a prolific outfit! Maybe it is the result of having suffered numerous … Continue reading
