Metal GENRE ARCHIVES
As Everything Unfolds – Ultraviolet (Review)
As Everything Unfolds released their second album Ultraviolet not too long ago.
To the Grave – Director’s Cut
Released on the 24th February, To The Grave's Director’s Cut is well written, full of intense energy which showcases an immense amount of talent from the band.
Armed For Apocalypse – Ritual Violence
Armed For Apocalypse's third album Ritual Violence is out now!
Underoath – ‘Voyeurist’
Underoath return with Voyeurist, the successor to their huge comeback record Erase Me – and this record will please those dissatisfied with the last outing. Self-produced for the first time in their career, this is Underoath exactly as they envision themselves.
Wage War ‘Manic’ album review
I once scrolled on Instagram through a Wage War fan discussion. They had found little to enjoy from their (very good, if I do say so myself) 2019 outing Pressure, stating “if I listen to Wage War, I want it to be heavy”. They’ll be happy with Manic, for the most part.
Silverstein – Out Of This World (episode 2) review
In an attempt to bring you the fastest written review in history, fuelled by gig adrenaline and a singular Carlsberg, here is the lowdown on Silverstein’s Out Of This World, episode 2.
Venom Prison- Primeval
Primeval sees Venom Prison revisiting their first two EPS Defy the Tyrant and The Primal Chaos, giving the songs a chance to shine the way they wanted it to in the first place. The tracks from each are packaged with two brand new songs, a hint at where the band is set to go next which we’ll get to later.
COPE ‘The Shock Doctrine’ album review
Cope released their debut album The Shock Doctrine on 22nd of May. A hardcore assault designed to scream (literally) about the world's ills, Cope intend to draw attention to the crumbling state of the modern world. Fitting, really, given recent events.
Asking Alexandria – ‘Like A House On Fire’
Asking Alexandria had quite a lot to live up to with their new album Like A House On Fire. After 2017's self titled saw both the return of Danny Worsnop and a drastic change in sound, the band's fans were divided.
Trivium – What The Dead Men Say
It's been three years since Trivium returned to form with The Sin And The Sentence. Given their chequered past, this new album comes with high expectations and a fairly large dose of trepidation. Never fear, this isn't The Crusade.
Cabal – Drag Me Down
Cabal first appeared with the release of their EP Purge in 2015 and their debut full length, Mark Of Rot in 2018. Now, two years on from that last expedition, they have put out Drag Me Down, their sophomore full length release.
Code Orange – Underneath
Three years ago, Code Orange put the entire scene on red alert with their third album Forever. It was seen as a game changer by many, and it is no coincidence that since that album, the hardcore genre has been at a creative peak. Now, following a long recording process that saw the band cancel an appearance at Bloodstock Festival, it’s time to see if the follow up lives up to it’s predecessor.
Imonolith – State of Being
Canada, oh Canada….you provided us with a group of metal powerhouses who came together to become… Imonolith. Featuring members from Devin Townsend Project, Threat Signal, Methods of Mayhem are about to release their debut record ‘State of Being on 27th March. If it’s not enough for you lot, then these heavy hitters are heading out to the UK in March/April.
Blasphemer – The Sixth Hour
Blasphemer have been something less than prolific in their album releases during their time as a band; The Sixth Hour marks only the third full length release from the Italian (formerly) brutal death metal band. The first two records, 2008’s On The Inexistence of God and 2016’s Ritual Theophagy were exercises in controlled, technical brutality. The Sixth Hour sees them add layers of black metal atmosphere to their sound.
Wage War, DED and Thornhill @ Key Club, Leeds
Wage War, DED and Thornhill at the Key Club in Leeds was hands down the heaviest gig I’ve put my name down for. That being said, I concluded it was an experience I had to have.