I was delighted to hear that Mael Mórdha had signed to Candlelight Records and joined a fantastic roster of bands currently with the UK’s best metal label, joining Winterfylleth, Wodensthrone, Falloch and Cnoc An Tursa. Imagine this mob in a shield wall! Continue reading
Tag Archives: Irish
GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT & EAT LIGHTS; BECOME LIGHTS – Live @ The Relentless Garage, London (22/09/2013)
With the release of their rather splendid new album “Origins”, Post Rock greats God Is An Astronaut pay a welcome return to Olde London Town. Continue reading
AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR – “All Hail Bright Futures”
When is a Post Rock album not really a Post Rock album?
Welcome to the world of Northern Irish group And So I Watch You From Afar who take the template of Instrumental Post Rock and infuse it with a large dose of summertime Pop and Progressive musicianship. Continue reading
ALTAR OF PLAGUES – “Mammal”
The most atmospheric Blackened Post Metal band around, both on record and live, AOP top all forerunners with ‘Mammal’, outstandingly beautiful and all encompassing. Continue reading
PRIMORDIAL – “Redemption At The Puritan’s Hand”
Primordial are on top form for this release, Alan Averill is at his bristling best with his lyric writing and unique phrasing on my favourite album of 2011. Continue reading