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Metal (and Rock) update – 7 August 2018

Just as I complete my mini-series, looking at the music still to come in 2018, I receive news of a whole host of new music coming our way throughout the remainder of the year. So, what better than an impromptu post that updates you on what I have found most interesting over the past few  Continue Reading »

Metal Update – 17 February 2018

Welcome to today’s newsletter style round-up of the most exciting happenings in the world of metal in the last few days, specifically regarding new albums and new material. If you are interested in checking out any of the previous posts in this series, click the link here. Otherwise, dive in and I hope there’s something  Continue Reading »

My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 5

My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 5 I hadn’t anticipated a ‘part 4’, let alone a ‘part 5’, but hey, when I get on a roll, there’s no stopping me. That said, I aim to make this the last instalment of the ‘most anticipated of 2018’ series, as I am now knee deep  Continue Reading »

Album of the Year 2016 – Number 23

Welcome to day eight of my epic ‘Album of the Year 2016’ top 30 countdown. And today is one of those posts that get to the heart of what my blog is all about – it’s not about singing the praises of the biggest bands out there, although I will do that too. It’s more  Continue Reading »

Odd Logic – Penny For Your Thoughts – Album Review

Artist: Odd Logic Album Title: Penny For Your Thoughts Label: Independent Release Date Of Release: 26 March 2016 The first I knew of Odd Logic was as a result of an email to my Facebook page. The band was recommended to me by a reader and so it was only polite to have a listen.  Continue Reading »

Native Construct – Quiet World – Album Review

Artist: Native Construct Album Title: Quiet World Label: Metal Blade Records Year of Release: 2015 I know, I know, I’m late to the party with this release, seeing as it has already been released on Metal Blade Records. However, it has turned out to be one of those albums that I could not ignore and  Continue Reading »

Album Of The Year 2014 – Number 13

We’ve reached the number 13 spot which might be considered to be an unlucky position. Not so here, because hopefully the band at the centre of this post will enjoy a little more time in the spotlight. I hope so anyway. Before I launch into today’s pick, just a reminder that you can read any  Continue Reading »

Two Years of the Blog Of Much Metal

It has now been two years since I began this heavy metal blog following intense pressure from some circles. What started as an exercise in quieting the mob has blossomed into a labour of love and something I am very passionate about. Over the two years, I have been able to write material based on  Continue Reading »

A.C.T. – Circus Pandemonium – Album Review

Artist: A.C.T. Album Title: Circus Pandemonium Label: ACTWORLD Year of Release: 2014 Cult progressive rock band A.C.T. finally return with their long-awaited fifth album, ‘Circus Pandemonium’. It has been eight years since the Swedish quintet released ‘Silence’ back in 2006 and so their fans have well and truly been kept waiting. In fact, there was  Continue Reading »

Upcoming New Releases in 2014 (Part 2)

Continuing with my look at what’s likely to greet us in 2014, here’s another selection of goodies that I’m sure will delight many… (Part 1 can be viewed here) ANATHEMA ‘TBC’ Liverpool’s Anathema have had a couple of big years and 2014 threatens to be another. The big question however, is this: can they match  Continue Reading »


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