Talanas‘ “The Waspkeeper” is quite simply, Album Of The Year [2011]. Last year’s debut EP and the name-dropping of My Dying Bride, Porcupine Tree and Akercocke hinted at what may come and whetted my appetite, but I was not prepared for this. Continue reading
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3 – “The Ghost You Gave To Me”
The only challenger to Album Of The Year [of 2011], for me, yet completely different. Joey Eppard and his band 3 are instantly recognisable, both the guitar work and extensive vocal range are particularly distinctive. Continue reading
DEMONAZ – “March Of The Norse”
Think of Bathory Viking era and add in some Enslaved (Ice Dale produced it) and obviously Immortal then you have the idea of the Demonaz sound. Continue reading
BURZUM – “The Depths Of Darkness”
Re-recording of classic tracks from the earliest Burzum works, with a more mature vocal and production. Continue reading
BURZUM – “Fallen”
Varg returns with another album so soon after ‘Belus’ and the sound of latter day Burzum is now firmly established. Continue reading
WOLVES IN THE THRONEROOM – “Celestial Lineage”
Apparently their final release, WITTR go out in style. Continue reading
VREID – “V”
The spirit of Windir is obviously strong here with Vreid, particularly as guitarist ‘Storm’ joining the fold. Continue reading
40 WATT SUN – “The Inside Room”
Melancholic, heavy and beautiful lyrically. Need I say more, just relax and listen to 40 Watt Sun. Continue reading
FRANK TURNER – “England Keep My Bones”
Frank Turner plays Folk with a Punk edge, maybe, but some really good songs which appear to be from the heart, very catchy and light relief from the usual crash bang wallop I indulge in 90% of the time! Continue reading