Skip to content
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Latest:
  • Review: Amulets ‘Rem(a)inders’
  • Review: Cult Of Dom Keller ‘Unholy Drum’
  • K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026
  • Review: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol. 1, 1972 – 1984’
  • Review: TONS ‘Stoned Villains’
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: Paul Robertson

Review
Album & EP Reviews R 

Retox ‘Ugly Animals’ CD 2011

9th September 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, CD, Grindcore, Hardcore, Ipecac Recordings, Noise-Rock, Paul Robertson, Retox, Review, Ugly Animals, Ugly Animals by Retox

OW! My goddamn head! Jesus, Retox make one hell of an intense racket. Four dudes with a wealth of experience

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews H 

Heinali and Matt Finney ‘Conjoined’ CD 2010

6th September 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2010, Ambient, Atmospheric, CD, Drone, Experimental, Heinali, Heinali and Matt Finney, Matt Finney, Paradigms Recordings, Paul Robertson, Psychedelic, Review

‘Conjoined’ is the auditory result of the meeting of minds betwixt Ukrainian composer Heinali and American poet Matt Finney, and

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews O 

Ommadon ‘Part II’ CD 2011

5th September 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, Atmospheric, CD, Doom, Heavy, Ommadon, Part II, Paul Robertson, Review, Self Released, Snowblood

…and so the downtuned demonic dynamic duo known as Ommadon lurch forth from their slumber to lay waste to the

Read More >>
Review
A Album & EP Reviews 

Aseethe ‘Reverent Burden’ LP 2011

30th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, Aseethe, Doom, Drone, Floating Cave Records, Heavy, LP, Paul Robertson, Review, Sludge

Aseethe are huge. Colossally, sky-scrapingly huge. Monstrously huge. HUGE. Doom so monolithic that it could have been hewn from pre-historic

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews T 

The United Sons Of Toil ‘When The Revolution Comes, Everything Will Be Beautiful’ CD/LP 2011

29th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, CD, Noise-Rock, Paul Robertson, Phratry Records, Review, The United Sons Of Toil, When The Revolution Comes Everything Will Be Beautiful

Comrades! The United Sons Of Toil want you to throw off the yoke of the capitalist oppressor and join them

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews P 

Pontiak ‘Comecrudos’ 12″ 2011

24th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 12", 2011, Atmospheric, Comecrudos, Drone, Paul Robertson, Pontiak, Post-Rock, Review, Thrill Jockey Records

Pontiak are the brothers Carney – Lain, Van & Jennings Carney, to be exact, from Virginia – and ‘Comecrudos’ is

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews E 

Exemption ‘Public Cemetery Party’ CD 2010

19th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2010, Alternative, CD, Exemption, Paul Robertson, Prog Rock, Psychedelic, Review, Self Released

Exemption have ‘it’, and they have ‘it’ in SPADES. Bassist & vocalist Tom Moran, guitarist & vocalist Nick Lee and

Read More >>
Review
A Album & EP Reviews 

Across Tundras ‘Sage’ CD 2011

18th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, Across Tundras, CD, Country, Desert Rock, Heavy Rock, Neurot Recordings, Paul Robertson, Review, Sage

I go way back with Across Tundras. I bought their first full-length, ‘Dark Songs Of The Prairie’, on a whim

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews L 

Locrian ‘Dort Ist Der Weg / Frozen In Ash’ 7″ 2011

10th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, 7", Avant-Garde, Drone, Experimental, Flingco Sound System, Locrian, Paul Robertson, Popol Vuh, Review

Ever the wilful perverts of sound, on this seven inch single from Flingco Sound – the label behind the ‘Black

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews S 

Sons Of Alpha Centauri / Karma To Burn – Split 7″ 2010

9th August 201123rd February 2024 Paul Robertson 2010, 7", Desert Rock, Heavy Rock, Instrumental, Karma To Burn, Kitchen Dweller, Paul Robertson, Prog Rock, Review, Sons Of Alpha Centauri, Split, Split 7", Stoner Rock

I’m pretty damn sure that, at this stage of the game, I don’t need to tell you who Karma To

Read More >>
Review
A Album & EP Reviews 

All Pigs Must Die ‘God Is War’ CD 2011

7th August 20113rd September 2019 Paul Robertson 2011, All Pigs Must Die, CD, Crust, D-Beat, God Is War, Hardcore, Paul Robertson, Review, Southern Lord

Southern Lord continues to go against the perceived image of them as purveyors of arty doom by letting rip with

Read More >>
  1. «
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. ...
  5. 15
  6. 16
  7. 17
  8. ...
  9. 24
  10. 25
  11. »
  • ← Previous
  • 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