Skip to content
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Latest:
  • Review: HIRAKI & Meejah ‘Interwoven’
  • Review: Ni Moya ‘Dream, Oh Dream, Show Me The Way’
  • Review: SUNN O))) ‘SUNN O)))’
  • Review: Ordh ‘Blind In Abyssal Realms’
  • Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
The Sleeping Shaman

The Sleeping Shaman

The 'Heavier Than Thou' Webzine

Header - Spotify Playlist

  • News
  • Album & EP Reviews
    • #
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Interviews
    • A-F
    • G-Q
    • R-Z
  • Live Reviews
  • Articles
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop
    • Shaman Recordings
    • Vinyl Records
    • Compact Discs
    • Merch
    • Downloads
    • Basket

Author: James Bullock

Somnus Throne 'Nemesis Lately'
Album & EP Reviews S 

Review: Somnus Throne ‘Nemesis Lately’

3rd June 20227th July 2022 James Bullock Doom, Heavy Psych Sounds, Psych, Somnus Throne

Often you need a riff that just hits the spot. A bit like Pantera’s ethos of just hitting the money

Read More >>
Christian Death 'Evil Becomes Rule'
Album & EP Reviews C 

Review: Christian Death ‘Evil Becomes Rule’

25th May 20221st July 2022 James Bullock Christian Death, Death Rock, Goth, Season Of Mist

The conventions of goth or death rock can sometimes be a little repetitive. The available tool kit is well developed

Read More >>
Bog Body 'Cryonic Crevasse Cult'
Album & EP Reviews B 

Review: Bog Body ‘Cryonic Crevasse Cult’

23rd May 20221st July 2022 James Bullock Blackened Sludge, Bog Body, Profound Lore Records

This is a surprisingly punishing album. For a band this young, there is an undeniable ‘Bog Body’ sound that hits

Read More >>
Telluric Effluvium 'Voyage Of Sentient Decay'
Album & EP Reviews T 

Review: Telluric Effluvium ‘Voyage Of Sentient Decay’

12th April 202226th May 2022 James Bullock Funeral Doom, Telluric Effluvium, Transylvanian Recordings

Let’s just understand what Telluric Effluvium means roughly. ‘Telluric’, broadly means related to Earth/the Earth’s crust. And ‘effluvium’ are the

Read More >>
Konvent 'Call Down The Sun'
Album & EP Reviews K 

Review: Konvent ‘Call Down The Sun’

11th April 202226th May 2022 James Bullock Death Doom, Konvent, Napalm Records

One thing worth clarifying is Konvent, translated from Danish to English means ‘convention’ rather than ‘convent’, as in a community

Read More >>
Astral Tomb 'Soul Gazer'
A Album & EP Reviews 

Review: Astral Tomb ‘Soul Gazer’

5th April 202226th May 2022 James Bullock Astral Tomb, Blood Harvest Records, Death Metal

Something continues to go down in Denver. If this is your first time with Astral Tomb; they’re a cavernous, three-piece,

Read More >>
  1. «
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  • Next →

Basket

If You Can Help

Shaman Shop

Latest StreamsView All

Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
Featured Streams 

Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

30th April 202630th April 2026 Lee Edwards

Few bands have carved out a path quite like –(16)–. For more than three decades, the Southern California veterans have

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

23rd April 202623rd April 2026 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

3rd April 20263rd April 2026 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

1st April 20261st April 2026 Lee Edwards

Must Attend

Roadburn Festival

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

About

The Sleeping Shaman
After a hiatus The Sleeping Shaman is awake. Although we won't set the world on fire, we aim to bring you the latest reviews, interviews and premieres from the 'heavier than thou' underground.

Information

  • Disclaimer
  • FAQ
  • Get Involved
  • Payment & Delivery Info
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Quick Links

  • Album & EP Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Articles
  • Live Reviews
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop

Get Involved

Wanna Get Involved
© 2005 - 2026 The Sleeping Shaman // Artwork by CAVUM. All rights reserved.

Powered by
►
Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.
None
►
Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.
None
►
Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
None
►
Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
None
►
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
None
Powered by