Since their inception in 2005, the mysterious French black metallers Celeste have become something of a cult band in extreme metal circles, blending black metal with various different genres, chiefly post-hardcore and sludge metal. Their 2013 effort Animale(s) in particular cemented their status as one of the scene’s most interesting propositions, and last year their…
Cradle Of Filth have announced a live stream!
Overall score: 8/10Playability: 9/10Musicianship: 9/10Pros: Another record from this band that from start to finish meets their high standardsCons: The second half is very dense and this softens its impact slightly Fit For An Autopsy have carved out a name for themselves based on consistency with the assistance of their not so secret weapon: songwriter/guitarist/producer…
Birthed by the time afforded by the pandemic, for fans of the Gothenberg melodeath scene, new band The Halo Effect are a true supergroup. Their credibility in this area is second to none with each member being a part of In Flames at one point. Made up of Mikael Stanne (vocals/dark tranquility), guitarists Niclas Engelin…
Carnifex is one of the more interesting bands in the death metal scene, and they remain that way but constantly evolving. Not content on sticking to one style or being happy with being confined to a subgenre, their longevity is a testament to their willingness to stay ahead of the pack. World War X, their seventh…
Deathcore is an ugly word and a lazy term designed by self-serving journalists to lump together a group of bands together in a neat package. It’s a buzzword used as clickbait and doesn’t do justice to the bands unfairly tarnished with it. Thy Art Is Murder is one of the bands that were targeted for…
Max Cavalera is to heavy metal what Ronseal are to DIY, any album with his name on it does exactly what it says on the tin. As one of the most consistent and profilic songwriters in the metal scene, he has a back catalogue that most people would give their right arm for, and that…
Suffolk darklings Devilment made their bold Bloodstock debut on the Ronnie James Dio stage, transporting Catton Park to the catacombs from which they hail. Swooping in on guitarist Colin Parks as Devilment left the main stage in a heap of bones and ashes, Rock Sins had a chance to discuss all things spooky and how…
Seven albums into their horrifyingly contagious career, Wednesday 13 send their unapologetic ‘Condolences’ to their enemies, including death itself. Despite iconic frontman Wednesday 13 being the last surviving original member, this current line-up now feels as comfortable as ever with axeman Roman Surman assuming co-writing duties once again. After twelve years under the Wednesday moniker,…
Ghost Bath is a tough sell, it is almost impossible to categorise what they do. All I can say for certain is that they weren’t what I was expecting. I say that with praise because they turned out to be so much more. Starmourner is their third album and the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Moonlover’. I would…