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Artist: Aeon Zen Album Title: Transversal Label: Layered Reality Productions Date of Release: 24 September 2021 Trust me to finally get into a band right at the very end of their existence. That’s the case here, with Aeon Zen. Although being familiar with the name and loving the progressive metal genre, I somehow neglected Aeon  Continue Reading »

Artist: A Dying Planet Album Title: When The Skies Are Grey Label: Lifeforce Records Date of Release: 17 September 2021 A new album from the talented mind and hands of Jasun Tipton is always a happy event around these parts. It therefore stands to reason that one of the first handful of albums I reach  Continue Reading »

Artist: Leprous Album Title: Aphelion Label: Inside Out Music Date of Release: 27 August 2021 I have reviewed every single studio album of Leprous’ career, since they released ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ back in 2009. And I can safely say that none of the reviews have been easy to complete. In fact, I would go so  Continue Reading »

Artist: Night Crowned Album Title: Hädanfärd Label: Noble Demon Date of Release: 9 July 2021 The press release accompanying ‘Hädanfärd’, the sophomore release from Night Crowned proudly declares that the Swede’s debut album, ‘Impius Viam’ was hailed by fans and critics alike as ‘one of the best releases of the year.’ Normally, I dismiss statements  Continue Reading »

Artist: Brainstorm Album Title: Wall Of Skulls Label: AFM Records Date of Release: 17 September 2021 The catch-up continues after my three-month hiatus, with the latest release from German power metal band, Brainstorm. Entitled ‘Wall Of Skulls’, this is the thirteenth full-length album from the Heidenheim-based quintet, and it was released midway through September on  Continue Reading »

Artist: At The Gates Album Title: The Nightmare Of Being Label: Century Media Records Date of Release: 2 July 2021 I’m going to dispense with any smoke and mirrors or ambiguity right from the outset and declare that, without any doubt, ‘The Nightmare Of Being’ is easily the best album that At The Gates have  Continue Reading »

Artist: Rivers Of Nihil Album Title: The Work Label: Metal Blade Records Date of Release: 24 September 2021 I’m back! After a prolonged hiatus to deal with some personal issues about which I won’t bore you, I’m on a mission to catch up with some of the best music that has been released since the  Continue Reading »

Artist: Fractal Universe Album Title: The Impassable Horizon Label: Metal Blade Records Date of Release: 25 June 2021 Another review that comes to you a little time after the release date, but one that has most definitely benefitted from the increased breathing space away from the pressure of publishing prior to hitting the shelves. I  Continue Reading »

As the pandemic still does its best to mess with the music industry, there is at least a little hope that things might be starting to head towards a bit more normality. But is it too late? Whilst the infection rates rise again, sporting events have seen a re-opening of sorts, with fans allowed back  Continue Reading »

Artist: Darkthrone Album Title: Eternal Hails Label: Peaceville Date of Release: 25 June 2021 I am literally the least qualified person on this Earth to review this album. And I include my six-year-old’s entire school class when I say that. I remember purchasing ‘Goatlord’ in the late 90s as I was starting to uncover some  Continue Reading »