John Layland

Arch Enemy – Deceivers

Swedish melodic death metal titans ARCH ENEMY are back with their brand new albumDeceivers! It’s been five long years since their last album Will To Power (2017), the longest break between albums since the band’s formation in 1996. However with a global pandemicplaguing the recording sessions of their new line-up, we think they can be…

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Oceans Of Slumber – Starlight And Ash

After two years away from the studio, OCEANS OF SLUMBER are back with their latest album Starlight And Ash. Often described as the “female Opeth”, the Texan prog metal sextet have come a long way since they came onto the scene in 2013 with Aetherial. It hasn’t always been an easy road and they’ve dealt…

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Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2019 – Friday Review

Since the festivals inception back at the turn of the millennium, Bloodstock has become arguably the UK’s biggest showcase for extreme music. The lineup for this year looks set to continue that legacy too, boasting performances by Sabaton, Parkway Drive, The Scorpions, Cradle of Filth, Anthrax and many more! Unfortunately, before we can raise our…

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