Review: Abrams ‘Loon’
I first became aware of Denver’s Abrams when I reviewed their last release, Blue City, two years ago for The
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Author: Matthew Williams
Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin ‘Stygian Bough’ & 40 Watt Sun @ Rebellion, Manchester, 9th February 2026
After spending the day getting to and from London for work, I found myself heading up to Manchester in the
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Faetooth & Coltaine @ Rebellion, Manchester, 7th February 2026
One band I heard plenty about last year was LA’s ‘fairy doom’ trio Faetooth. Having missed out on seeing them
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Review: Bad Blood Recovery ‘Perfidious’ EP
When is an EP not an EP and an album instead? A debate for some other time, perhaps, as Perfidious
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Review: Void Of Light ‘Asymmetries’
It’s another step into the mesmerising and thunderous world of post-metal for me as Glasgow’s Void Of Light release their
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Review: Lesotho ‘A Flashing On Plain Glass’
Over the past few years, I’ve started to enjoy more post-metal bands, having dived into the genre to expand my
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The Obsessed / Psychlona / Iron Void @ The Star & Garter, Manchester, 21st October 2025
A quick conversation with The Shaman on Monday afternoon led to a Tuesday night visit to my favourite venue in
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Review: Witchcraft ‘A Sinner’s Child’ EP
I keep having one of those recurring thoughts in my head about whether I’ve seen Witchcraft live, and if not,
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Review: Oolith ‘By Ways Unknown’
I first became aware of Manchester’s melodic doomsters Oolith when I saw them supporting the mighty Froglord and Warlockhunt last
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Review: Clouds Taste Satanic ‘Berlin 2023’
I’ll start with a confession. I absolutely love Clouds Taste Satanic and rushed to take the promo off The Shaman
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APF Fest 2025 @ Rebellion, Manchester
On my 51st birthday, I hot-footed it up to one of my favourite venues in Manchester, Rebellion, for the APF
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