Inspired by nautical themes and the Deep Blue Yonder, Fall of Leviathan is a post-rock and post-metal band from Switzerland, whose sound can be described as a blend of Mogwai and Neurosis, with more than a dash of Dawnwalker. Also for fans of Russian Circles, Mono, Rosetta, Mouth of the Architect, you get the idea... Fall..
Leonov – Procession (Vinter Records)
Five long years following the release of their critically lauded second album Wake, Oslo's post-metal collective Leonov are ready to rain down some new hauntingly beautiful and meditative post-metal anthems. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Procession! Leonov are:Jon-Vetle Lunden – DrumsMorten Oveson Kjelling – BassOle Jørgen Reindal – GuitarRune Gilje – GuitarTåran Reindal –..
Dawnwalker – Human Ruins (Re-release)
This month sees the re-release of Dawnwalker's breakthrough 2018 album Human Ruins in an expanded and remastered edition. Described by the band as belonging to the genre of ‘green metal’ (nice one!), the album is comprised of emotive post-rock, serene acoustic passages and bursts of cathartic black metal. Expertly remixed by Joe Clayton of No Studio and remastered by Brad..
Morag Tong – Grieve (Majestic Mountain Records)
You might already know this, but In The Elder Scrolls (online games, my lovelies!), The Dark Brotherhood and Morag Tong are two rival assassin guilds that operate differently, but both commit murder for coin....however, this Morag Tong are a stoner doom /psych-doom quartet from London. They've been around since 2014, releasing a debut EP Through..
Ropes Inside A Hole – A Man and His Nature (Shove Records)
Fans of bands like A Swarm of the Sun, Year of No Light, We Lost the Sea and Mogwai will be dazzled by this new album. Ropes Inside a Hole is a Swedish/Italian post-metal collective featuring members of Swedish post-metal group Suffocate For Fuck Sake. Based in Bologna, Italy, they released their debut album Autumnalia..
Feed Me To The Waves – Apart (Dunk! Records)
When this Swedish quartet began the writing process for the follow-up to their extremely well-received sophomore album Intill in late 2019, their intention was to engage in an exploration of the difficulty of juggling private triumphs and public tribulations. It is a conflict that many of us face: how do we continue to smile while..
Dawnwalker – House of Sand
Dawnwalker are a collective of musicians based in London and led by songwriter Mark Norgate. Their music blends heavy rock and metal with more experimental and pastoral, folky, styles. There are no two of their records which sound quite the same, but they always feature a revolving cast of musicians who join forces to create..
Mountain Caller – Chronicle 1: The Truthseeker (New Heavy Sounds)
London-based three-piece Mountain Caller have released their debut album 'Chronicle 1: The Truthseeker'. Interestingly as a debut this is a concept album, and forms the first chapter of our heroine's story as she embarks on a journey of discovery. At first glance you might think this is a 70's retro folk-prog tale....think again! Mountain Caller are very..
Pothamus – Raya (Consouling Agency)
Remember the old epithet "The Boring Belgians"? It's certainly not the case any more (if it was ever true), either in the football field or in the recording studio! Post-metal trio Pothamus are the latest in a wave of very talented young post-rock bands based in Belgium. They've been together since 2015, releasing some lauded..
Dawnwalker – Ages (self-released)
Dawnwalker is an experimental metal band formed in London in 2012, featuring a revolving cast of musicians but spearheaded by lead songwriter Mark Norgate. Their music blends modern metal with melodic, folk and progressive influences into a sound all of their own. There are no two Dawnwalker records that sound the same, but each creates..