Radio Free Universe – Casa Del Diablo
Firstly, kudos to the splendidly named Radio Free Universe (inspired by World War 2’s ‘Radio Free Europe’) for their commitment to the physical format…
Book reviews by Steve Earles: horror cinema
Italian Gothic Horror Films, 1957-1969 By Roberto Curti Published by McFarland Foreword by Ernesto Gastaldi Without Italian gothic horror films Black Sabbath would not…
Jupiter Hollow – Odyssey
I am very impressed by this EP on any level. Sounding, to my mind, like a cross between Rush, Zombi, and Mastodon, this is progressive…
Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard – Noeth Ac Anoeth and Y Proffwyd Dwyll
Noeth Ac Anoeth It is increasingly rare to hear a band with their own unique sound, but the splendidly named Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard…
Darkthrone – Arctic Thunder
There can be few musicians who have such a love of what is good in metal as do Ted (Nocturno Culto) and Fenriz of Darkthrone….
Albert Bell’s Sancro Sanctus: Ad Aeternum and Deus Volt
Metal-On-Metal is the perfect label for Albert Bell’s excellent Sacro Sanctus, both sharing a love and commitment for properly crafted heavy metal. Metal needs…
Striker – Striker
When a band releases an eponymous album it’s a statement of intent, a sign of confidence, everything being as it should be. For make…
Book reviews by Steve Earles: detective fiction
Akin To Murder: An Inspector Faro Mystery by Alanna Knight Published by Alison and Busby When the author has received an MBE for services…
Book reviews: naval history
Who’s Who In Nelson’s Navy: Two Hundred Heroes by Nicholas Tracy Published by Chatham Publishing This is a superb book. Beautifully written and presented, it…
Book reviews: World War I – history, military, politics
Irishmen In The Great War: Reports From The Front 1915 by Tom Burnell Published by Pen & Sword Military For many years, for a…