Latest Metal Reviews
Mastodon – ‘The Hunter’ (Metal, Prog Metal)
20th December 2011 -Mastodon are a band who, in my eyes, are in the vein of Opeth in as much as their music is not only undeniably brilliant, but also accessible when the time is taken to absorb and appreciate their moderately unique musical tapestry. Much like their Swedish counterparts, the new album marks another change in their musical direction yet still somehow… Read More »
Gallows – Death Is Birth (Hardcore, Punk)
12th December 2011 -When Frank Carter announced he was leaving Gallows in July, many though the band was over, after all, Frank’s unmistakable vocals were seen by many to be the focal point of the band’s sound.But After months of speculation the band announced they would continue with none other than Wade MacNeil as their frontman. Our first sampler of Wade era Gallows… Read More »
Royal Republic – We Are The Royal (Rock)
7th November 2011 -Royal Republic are a band who’ve really made people sit up and take notice in the last few months. I’d never heard of them before until I was persuaded by Neil (Rocksins editor) to go and watch them at Download earlier this year. It was a shrewd piece of advice as they whipped a capacity Pepsi Max tent into a… Read More »
Mike Patton – The Solitude Of Prime Numbers (Ambient)
20th October 2011 -Artist: Mike Patton Album: The Solitude Of Prime Numbers Record Label: Ipecac Release Date: 7th November 2011 For Fans Of: Fantomas, Mr Bungle, Pelican, Mono, Red Sparowes, Sunn o)))), Isis, Ambient/Noise artists Mike Patton (best known for being the frontman of Faith No More) is an extremely prolific musician. In addition to his work with the aforementioned Faith No More,… Read More »
Exit Ten – Give Me Infinity (Ambient, Metal, Prog Rock, Rock)
18th October 2011 -Artist: Exit Ten Album: Give Me Infinity Release Date: 10th October 2011 Record Label: Deep Burn For Fans Of: Boysetsfire, Maybeshewill, Long Distance Calling, Tool, Mastodon It feels like Exit Ten are a band whom a lot of people have been waiting for to “make it”. The Reading quintet have been around for a few years but due to various… Read More »
Malefice – Awaken The Tides Album Review (Metal)
3rd October 2011 -Artist: Malefice Album: Awaken The Tides Label: Metal Blade Release Date: July 18th 2011 For Fans Of: Sylosis, Devildriver, Chimaira, Meshuggah, Modern Thrash Stand Out Tracks: Awaken The Tides, Delerium, Baying For Blood From their debut EP Relentless back in 2006 through to their last full length album Dawn of Reprisal, Malefice are a band who’s reputation, fanbase and stature… Read More »
Opeth – Heritage (Metal, Prog Metal, Prog Rock)
1st October 2011 -Opeth… quite simply one of the best bands around, and one of my favourites. What follows is a review of their latest album, the opinion dividing ‘Heritage’. Now, firstly it should be noted that Opeth are not a band of convention; they have always said that they are not afraid to experiment and diverse themselves with their musical direction. They… Read More »
