The Great Sabatini – Goodbye Audio
On the surface this is a well-recorded and played album of Melvins-inspired music. However, what sets it apart is the fact that the songs…
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Kosm – Cosmonaut
Cosmonaut was released on 16th November, the day before my birthday, a time of reflection and change for the future, when I reflect on…
Virgin Black – Requiem Pianissimo
Requiem – Pianissimo is both opening and resolution. This long-awaited release presents the first section of Virgin Black’s three-part requiem but it also brings…
Damnation Festival 2018
Damnation Festival 2018, November 3rd, Leeds, UK While the first weekend in November was hosting Guy Fawkes celebrations across the country, Leeds University had…
Deadbird – III: The Forest Within the Tree
I guess they’re back from the dead? Roughly 10 years since their last album, Arkansas outfit Deadbird, featuring a few guys from Rwake and…
Iomair – Iomair
One of the most important elements of music is sincerity, and Iomair have that in spades. Think of a folky Opeth and you aren’t…
Sunrunner – Ancient Arts of Survival
Despite their Native American inspirations, Sunrunner have a lot in common with European power metal bands, in the sense that their music is melodic,…
Anathema – Internal Landscapes 2008-2018
In 2008, Anathema were one of the first bands to sign to progressive label KScope. Which makes sense as their music has constantly progressed,…
Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest
by K.K. Downing with Mark Eglinton When a band member leaves an iconic band it’s then you’ll get the true story on the said…
Staff Playlists, October 2018 (Halloween edition)
Join us once again for an update on what the Hellbound folks are digging these days. On top of the usual picks this month,…