Author: Sean Palmerston

  • Classic Albums Revisited: Black Sabbath’s Born Again

    “With the recent UK deluxe reissues of the mid-eighties Black Sabbath albums Seventh Star and The Eternal Idol creating quite a buzz about those releases once again I thought it might be time to revisit my favourite under-heralded Sabs relic. Born Again, the band’s 1983 release and only one to feature noted vocalist Ian Gillan,…

  • G.G. Allin/Antiseen split picture disc

    If you feel the need to purchase every recording with G.G. Allin’s name on it, you’ve probably already pre-ordered this. From the casual fan’s perspective, it’s nothing too special.

  • Anion – Carrion King 7″

    Vancouver’s Anion have dropped a punishing slab of hardcore in the way of their Carrion King seven-inch. Four songs striking a balance between stabby hardcore and slow-drain sludge, Carrion King is the perfect primer to the band and their vitriolic brand of sludgecore.

  • Sons of Tonatiuh – s/t

    Take the buzzsaw riffage of more recent Darkthrone and the piss ‘n malt liquor of Eyehategod, with some decidedly pissed off black metal vocals, and change tempos frequently. You’ve got yourself a solid eight-song, 35 minute debut.

  • Kevi Metal’s 49 INCHES OF PLEASURE AND PAIN

    Hellbound reviews seven 7”s recently released by Baltimore-based A389 Records.

  • haarp – The Filth

    The Filth shows enough promise that I’m curious to see what haarp come up with for their next record.

  • Hellbound Audio Interview: Withered on November 25, 2010

    Kevin Stewart-Panko and Sean Palmerston interviewed Mike Thompson of Withered when they played at Hamilton’s Club Absinthe last Thursday night.

  • At The Soundawn – Shifting

    Meravigliosamente malinconico (beautifully melancholic) is the best way to describe At The Soundawn as Shifting is an intensely refreshing listen, leaving you with moments of nostalgia to acrylic imagery of future endeavours.

  • Triptykon – Shatter EP

    Containing three additional songs taken from the album sessions that just didn’t fit within the parameters of the album plus two live songs recorded live at the band’s performance at the 2010 Roadburn Festival, Shatter is every bit as essential as the full length is.

  • Remembering 25 Years Ago Today: WORLD WAR III Festival

    “I remember that both Celtic Frost and Destruction were very happy that they were known and in demand in the North American music scene. Celtic Frost were extremely heavy live, especially as they were a three piece. Reed definitely destroyed his drums with his heavy style of percussion, and Martin was an animal when it…