Worm are very much a band that have been firmly on my radar since their inception. They've always been something of an enigma, so imagine my absolute joy to find that from a pit of ominous sludge, they’ve emerged into the realm of symphonic black metal with Necropalace. If the album cover—which feels like it … Continue reading Album Review: Worm – Necropalace
Author: Rick
I’m a married father of 2 humans, a rescue cat and a royal python. Not nearly enough tattoos or piercings, enjoys reading, Marmite and lots of coffee.
Album Review: Converge – Love Is Not Enough
For three decades, Converge have been constant deliverers of musical catharsis. As we enter the bleakest part of the year, they return right on time with their new album, Love Is Not Enough. The album immediately makes an impact with the ear-shattering opening title track, "Love Is Not Enough". Well, it's everything you want from … Continue reading Album Review: Converge – Love Is Not Enough
Album Review: Mayhem – Liturgy Of Death
Recently, after four decades, Megadeth decided to call it quits, but in Norway, they didn't get the memo. Black metal groundbreakers Mayhem not only have four decades of darkness behind them, but the last couple of releases have seen the band have somewhat of a resurgence. With the hellflame still burning as strongly as ever, … Continue reading Album Review: Mayhem – Liturgy Of Death
Album Review: KMFDM – Enemy
German electronic and industrial rock pioneers KMFDM have never been a band to take the easy road, and their albums tend to reflect that. With society in a shambles and fascism in fashion, they return with their latest album, Enemy. The album opens with the politically scathing title track "Enemy", which features thunderous guitars and … Continue reading Album Review: KMFDM – Enemy
Album Review: Hällas – Panorama
Swedish quintet Hällas return with their fourth album, Panorama. Now, I feel that I need to be completely transparent from the off - I downloaded this purely on the strength of how striking the album cover was. I didn't read the press release either, and just for the dramatic trifecta, I had never heard of … Continue reading Album Review: Hällas – Panorama
Album Review: My Ruin – Declaration Of Resistance
After a decade-long hiatus, the politically charged, socially conscious collective My Ruin are back with their ninth studio album, Declaration of Resistance. Fusing classic metal, hardcore, punk, doom, rap-rock, and spoken-word ferocity, they are kicking and screaming into 2026! Although the years seem to have melted away far too quickly, there is a familiarity in … Continue reading Album Review: My Ruin – Declaration Of Resistance