Valkyrie – Shadows
Been a while since we’ve heard from these Virginia doomsters—split 7” with Earthling aside, they haven’t released a record since 2008. And yet, their…
Ufomammut – Ecate
I’ve been a big Ufomammut fan, ever since the release of their 2010 album, Eve. Their earlier work was much harder to find on…
Palace in Thunderland – In the Afterglow of Unity
This on-again, off-again Boston band featuring former members of Black Pyramid and Blue Aside is back on with their second album in the past…
AMATEUR CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY HOUR: Apostle of Solitude/Orodruin/Saints and Winos @ Flour City Station, Rochester, NY, May 1, 2015
I haven’t been heading down to the States for shows very often since our dollar dropped far below par. But I still had a few bucks lying around from my last U.S. trip, and with two of my favourite American doom bands playing within driving distance, I figured it was worth the effort.
MAY DAY: another round of staff playlists
It’s been a few months but we’re back with another round of Hellbound staff playlists. Here are some current favourites and a taste of…
Demon Eye – Tempora Infernalia
Not to be confused with Demon Lung from Las Vegas, this Carolina quartet takes its name from a track offa Deep Purple’s Fireball record. Suffice…
Atavismo – Desintegración
This Hawkwind-influenced Spanish trio features former members of Viaje A 800 and released one of The Obelisk’s Top 10 debuts of 2014… which gives…
Royal Thunder – Crooked Doors
I actually wasn’t that big a fan of Royal Thunder’s debut, CVI, when I first heard it. I gave it a cursory listen, and…
Minsk – The Crash and the Draw
Y’know, I’m always a little leery when a 75-minute album comes up in my review queue. It takes a lot to capture my attention…
AMATEUR CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY HOUR: Electric Wizard/Blood Ceremony/Satan’s Satyrs @ Lee’s Palace, April 5, 2015
Electric Wizard’s Time to Die tour marked their first extended trek across North American in 13 years, and their first Toronto appearance in…forever!? No wonder it was such a hot ticket.