“Neither age nor submersion has corroded the pristine grandeur of this awful fane—for fane indeed it must be—and today after thousands of years it rests untarnished and inviolate in the endless night and silence of an ocean chasm.” -The Temple – H.P. Lovecraft Grond quickly made a name for themselves with their distinctive take on … Continue reading Album Review: Grond – The Temple
Author: Lindsay
Metalhead of 20+ years based in Scotland, UK. Favourite genres are Death, Black, Doom, Thrash and all of their derivatives. I run a YouTube channel called The Heavy Metal Journal where I review weekly new releases, album rankings, top 10s, interviews and deep dive into mythology and history themed metal. Absolute caffeine fiend.
Gig Review: Blackbraid / Winterfylleth / Noctem – Slay, Glasgow (13th April 2026)
On the evening of 13th April, Glasgow’s intimate club venue Slay played host to a triple bill of black metal mastery. The lineup featured Spain’s Noctem, Britain’s Winterfylleth, and headliner Blackbraid, whose rising profile brought the crowd together for a night that promised fierce energy, sonic depth, and a sense of unity within the genre. … Continue reading Gig Review: Blackbraid / Winterfylleth / Noctem – Slay, Glasgow (13th April 2026)
Album Review: Winterfylleth – The Unyielding Season
Winterfylleth, hailing from Manchester, have long stood as stalwarts in the British black metal scene, weaving together the rich tapestry of their homeland’s history and landscapes with a sound that is both ferocious and atmospheric. Since their formation in 2006, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of melodic black metal, blending traditional folk influences … Continue reading Album Review: Winterfylleth – The Unyielding Season
Album Review: Hellripper – Coronach
Hellripper’s latest release, Coronach, marks a thrilling new chapter for Scotland’s premier blackened thrash metal act. Known for their relentless energy and raw, infectious riffs, Hellripper continue to push boundaries while staying true to the roots of their sound. Formed as a solo project in 2014 by James McBain in Aberdeen (we talked to him … Continue reading Album Review: Hellripper – Coronach
Video Interview: James McBain (Hellripper)
James isn't in Hellripper. James is Hellripper. And he's here to have a great in-depth chat with our own Lindsay! The two catch up after a couple of years since her last conversation with the black/speed metal artist. All hail the goat! This interview is also available as a podcast Hellripper: official | facebook | twitter | instagram | spotify | bandcamp | youtube https://youtu.be/ihlTNaF2-ns
Album Review: Paganizer – As Mankind Rots
Paganizer were formed in 1998 in Sweden by Rogga Johansson, a prolific figure within the death metal underground. From their inception, the band have embodied the spirit of classic Swedish death metal, drawing influence from legendary acts such as Entombed, Dismember, and Grave. Over the years, Paganizer have released a steady stream of albums, including … Continue reading Album Review: Paganizer – As Mankind Rots