A veritable death metal “supergroup”, Malefic Throne emerged four years ago combining the talent of guitarist Gene Palubicki (Perdition Temple, Angelcorpse, Blasphemic Cruelty), vocalist/bassist Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel, Warfather) and drummer John Longstreth (Origin, Hate Eternal, ex-Angelcorpse). Their eponymous EP from January 2022 offered three original songs and a Sodom cover, sounding really impressive and..
Desolation Angels – Hounds Of Hell (Independent)
There’s so much incredible talent to be found in the more obscure NWOBHM bands, but there are also bands and albums which have rightfully remained in the shadows, just because they are not good enough. Desolation Angels definitely belong to the first category and their eponymous debut from 1986 remains a cult dark heavy metal..
RICHARD SINCLAIR: Ex-Caravan man holds forth
If the much vaunted ‘Canterbury Scene’ can be said to exist - and it’s quite instructive to realise how many of its supposed leading lights claim there’s no such thing!! - then the voice of Richard Sinclair must surely be one of its defining features. His ‘cherry wine’ vocals have lit up albums by Caravan,..
Rising Welsh Alt-Metallers EDIT THE TIDE surge onwards With New Single & EP
EDIT THE TIDE continue their climb with the release of their much-anticipated new EP, The Space Between Seconds, out Friday 21st November. The anthemic heavyweights have also unleashed their explosive new single and video, The Cost Of Standing Still - which can be seen below and check out the band on Spotify. Photo: Tom Damsell..
DARRYL WAY’S WOLF – Cadenza: The Complete Recordings 1973-74 (Cherry Red / Esoteric)
If you are a fan of Curved Air, or indeed any of the musicians on display here, this is well worth your time to seek out. It gives you this overlooked band's full discography in one nicely presented helping, with an excellently put together booklet. The band have never been better served. Most prog fans..
Euro Slayers OPHELIA’s EYE Announce new EP & Single
Swiss modern metallers OPHELIA'S EYE return with a vengeance, announcing the release of their towering new EP, Severance, arriving Friday, 12th December. Leading the charge is the title track, Severance, which is out now. Check out the video below and listen to the band on Spotify. Photo credit: Fotostudio Renowned for their signature blend of..
The Pineapple Thief release 20th anniversary vinyl edition of their fourth studio album ’10 Stories Down’
10 Stories Down is The Pineapple Thief's fourth studio album, originally released in June 2005. The album was recorded across 2004 and 2005 with frontman Bruce Soord serving as producer. In 2023 it received a full remix and remaster treatment by Bruce Soord (mixing) and Steve Kitch (remastering). To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this landmark release,..
Struck A Nerve – Struck A Nerve (Listenable Records)
What we have here is a newly-formed thrash band from Norwich, which includes some well-known musicians from the local scene. Guitarist Nathan Sadd is still also in Shrapnel, which is a former band for bassist/vocalist Aarran Tucker and drummer Chris Williams (also in Gama Bomb). The line-up is completed by guitarist Lexell Altaïr, with four..
World Coda – Before Eclipse
World Coda might be a new name for many readers. I came across them by chance recently as the support act at a Black Sabbitch gig and was intrigued by their unique sound which has its basis in shoegaze but is tempered by a healthy dose of post-rock and metal influences. Centre stage and clearly..
Parker Barrow – Hold The Mash EP (self-released on Parker Barrow Music)
Parker Barrow are a classic US rock outfit led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), the name of the band being a homage to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow - the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression. The band's vintage rock vibe features elements of rock, Southern rock, Blues and..