Leeds based three-piece Tree Of Sores brand of dark ambient soundscapes include elements from Sludge and Drone, along with Doom and Post-Rock, culminating in waves of music that both sooth and disturb in equal measure. Continue reading
Tag Archives: England
TWILIGHT’S EMBRACE – “Traces”
Nottingham’s finest purveyors of Dark Metal return with their second EP, available for download and a very limited number of 100 CDs in hand-numbered Digipack. Continue reading
ANATHEMA – “Weather Systems”
Seldom a band masters their desired sound with such precision, but Anathema have shown mastery throughout all their evolution from Doom Death pioneers two decades ago, to the beautiful melancholic and uplifting rock they deliver these days. Continue reading
EARTHTONE9 – “For Cause And Consequence EP”
If any band deserved a ride on the reformation gravy train its Earthone9, criminally underrated first time round and back with a vengeance with their brand of Alt-Metal. Continue reading
ILDRA – “Eðelland”
Anglo Saxon folk metal sang entirely in ‘old English’, oh well those who know me might expect me to be a tad over excited. Continue reading
ASTROHENGE – “Astrohenge II”
Astrohenge are a four piece UK instrumental metal band deliver 30 minutes lecture on ‘how to play the riff’ that most bands would be wise to take head. Continue reading
BLACK SPIDERS – “Sons Of The North”
Black Spiders début album lives up to the promise of the E.P’s and continuously cracking live shows which ensure instant familiarity with most tracks, and just like their live show the album is a full frontal rock n roll assault packed with energy and good humour. Continue reading
ANAAL NATHRAKH – “Passion”
Anaal Nathrakh provide a flawless stunning example of what can be achieved in extreme metal, No make up, no gimmicks no false pretences, just a cavalcade of furious heavy riffs, thunderous drumming, scathing vocals and massive hooks to spare that most bands hope of creating over a career let alone on album number eight! Continue reading
VALLENFYRE – “A Fragile King”
Old school death metal, in the vein of Entombed and Bloodbath featuring members of Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride? Yes please! Heads down all the way here with Vallenfyre! Continue reading
FOREFATHER – “Last Of The Line”
A release from these chaps is in itself a moment to treasure, and with ‘Steadfast’ the previous release they had produced their best yet. Continue reading