Dune ‘Aurora Majesty’ CD/DD 2014
If you take one thing away from Dune’s latest EP it’ll probably be this: these guys fucking love sci-fi. Following
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Author: Calum Darroch
Sólstafir ‘Ótta’ CD/LP/DD 2014
What is it about Iceland that it manages to churn out such consistent quality artists? Sidestepping the near-obligatory “something in
Read More >>Kimi Kärki ‘The Bone Of My Bones’ CD/LP 2013
Here’s one for all those self-proclaimed aficionados and seekers of the esoteric: have you heard of Kimi Kärki? If so,
Read More >>Rites ‘II’ DD 2013
Frequenters of this site will know that Ireland has been punching above its weight this year. While the Emerald Isle
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Samsara Blues Experiment / Stubb / Alunah @ The Borderline, London 15/11/2013
Some of the most memorable moments I’ve had at gigs have been due to technical blunders. Whether it was a
Read More >>Samsara Blues Experiment ‘Waiting For The Flood’ CD/LP/DD 2013
‘Innovative” is a word that is bandied about far too readily these days, particularly in the context of new music.
Read More >>Paradise Lost ‘Tragic Illusion 25 (The Rarities)’ 10″/CD/DD 2013
In the past I’ve always been a little wary of purchasing “rarities” releases. Even when it’s coming from a band
Read More >>Heliovore ‘Through The Gates’ DD 2013
Before I get into this review, I feel I have something of a confession to make: I’ve never really been
Read More >>Void Of Sleep ‘Tales Between Reality And Madness’ CD 2013
If you’re at all interested in stoner, sludge or doom metal, you’ll know that Italy is a real hotbed of
Read More >>Sunwølf ‘Beyond The Sun’ CD/DD 2012
Sunwølf are a band that will confound your expectations. Clocking in at around 26 minutes, their debut mini-album “Beyond the
Read More >>Helvellyn ‘Hordes Of White Light’ CDEP/DD 2012
Black metal has been experiencing a bit of a renaissance as of late. As Scandinavian genre founders began to experiment
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