Tag Archives: post rock

The Blog of Much Metal is nothing if not predictable. But, what it lacks in spontaneity, it makes up for with quality writing, brilliant wit, incisive articles and a bucket load of irony and modesty. As a result, I return with my usual mid-year round-up of the best music that has been released between January  Continue Reading »

Artist: Sólstafir Album Title: Berdreyminn Label: Season of Mist Date of Release: 26 May 2017 Being unexpectedly blown away by an album can be one of the best feelings where music is concerned. The rush of adrenaline that courses through your veins when you realise that you have uncovered a new gem in your own  Continue Reading »

Artist: Bjørn Riis Album Title: Forever Comes To An End Label: Karisma Records Date of Release: 19 May 2017 I’ve made no secret of my ardour towards the music of Airbag on this very blog. The Norwegian progressive rock band is a powerful entity with a knack of penning emotional and deeply engaging music, which  Continue Reading »

Artist: Sleepmakeswaves Album Title: Made of Breath Only Label: Bird’s Robe Records Date Of Release: 24 March 2017 ‘Made of Breath Only’ is the third full-length studio release from a quartet of Australian musicians who go by the name of Sleepmakeswaves. It is also a record that I had literally no intention of listening to  Continue Reading »

Artist: Telepathy Album Title: Tempest Label: Golden Antenna Date of Release: 31 March 2017 I can’t remember exactly what it was that prompted me to check out the band Telepathy, but I can certainly remember the feelings I experienced as I listened to ‘Tempest’ for the first time. Excitement, tingles and an intense satisfaction all  Continue Reading »

Things are moving fast in the rock and metal worlds at the moment, with new music being released left, right and centre. But also, it is a busy time for those of us who are trying to keep up with the new releases that are due in 2017. Plenty of bands are now issuing confirmation  Continue Reading »

Welcome to my latest update on some of the great new music that is due to be released in 2017. It has been a few days since the last update and, as we know, a few days can be a long time in the music world. And so it has proved with several big hitters  Continue Reading »

Artist: Exquirla Album Title: Para Quienes Aún Viven Label: Superball Music Date of Release: 17 February 2017 One of the main reasons I continue with the Blog of Much Metal is so that I can spread the word as much as I can about music that I believe people must hear. I love making new  Continue Reading »

What can I say? I’m a glutton for punishment. Having spent the last month counting down my favourite 30 albums of 2016, I thought that it would be a great idea to shine the spotlight on the best individual songs of 2016. If you’re interested in checking out my top 30 albums of 2016, here’s  Continue Reading »

Welcome to day 19 of my ‘Album of the Year 2016’ top 30 countdown. Anyone else getting excited as I near the top 10? I hope so, otherwise all this effort has been for nothing! Anyway, no long introduction today as I’m eager to bring you my choice at number 12. Just a reminder to  Continue Reading »