Horror movie review: The Conjuring 2
The Conjuring was a pleasant surprise when it was released, shining like a diamond amongst endless remakes and found-footage films (how long before someone…
Canadian metal playlist – Canada Day 2016
Hellbound is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This year, on July 1st, 2016, Canada turns 149 years old. Canada’s first contribution to the pre-history of heavy…
John Carpenter – Lost Themes II
When John Carpenter released his first ever solo album, appropriately on Halloween 2014, he was amazed at the critical and public acclaim he received….
New Canadian metal releases: the May 2016 edition
It’s been over a month since our last Canuck metal roundup here at Hellbound, so it’s about time we recapped some more new Canadian metal…
Mars Red Sky – Apex III (Praise For The Burning Soul)
The splendidly named Mars Red Sky have produced a really good album. I would sum it up as a cross between Syd Barrett-era Pink…
A Rebel Few – As The Crow Flies
Every once in a blue moon, I get an album to review that truly is a pleasant surprise. Such an album is A Rebel…
New Keepers Of The Water Towers – Infernal Machine
I’ve heard New Keepers of the Water Towers being compared to Mastodon, and there is some truth in this. They do share some attributes…
Van-Halst – World Of Make-Believe
I have to say the title of this fine album is somewhat ironic as its lyrics are a million miles removed from fantasy; rather…
Rhine – An Outsider
Rhine is one of metal’s best kept secrets… but not for much longer. Rhine play progressive heavy metal in the best sense of the…
Scissortooth – Novagomorrah
Excellent power-trio. Musically, they are superb, playing as a three-headed hydra, each seemingly anticipating what the other is going to play, and locking seamlessly…