May Metal Madness In Limerick!
Planning to be in Limerick this month? Here are a few events to look out for, courtesy of our Irish correspondent… May brings no less than…
John Carpenter – Lost Themes
There can’t be many metal fans that don’t love the Panavision glory of John Carpenter’s films. The mere mention of the name of John Carpenter…
Elderoth – Mystic
Elderoth are the brainchild of a certain Collin McGee, and his singular vision has produced a unique metal sound. Many years ago, the great…
id. – Sagittarius A
If this EP is anything to go by, a full-length album from id. will be an intriguing prospect. The band are indeed masters of…
Love Becomes A Funeral Pyre: A Biography of The Doors
Book by Mick Wall Published by Orion There can be no doubting the influence of The Doors on our beloved genre of heavy metal….
Callisto – Secret Youth
Sincere and heartfelt, this is not an album for the casual listener; rather it is for the music lover who is prepared to give…
Hawk Eyes – Everything Is Fine
I’ve reviewed a lot of albums in my time, and inevitably so many of them have to include lines like ‘sounds like such and…
Them County Bastardz – Sick Daze
Once upon a time, metal was actually fun, no really. And the splendidly named Them County Bastardz harken back to that era. What you…
Orange Goblin – Back From The Abyss
In an ever-changing world, one in which the foundations upon which our reality stands are constantly shifting, one thing you can be sure of…
Season of the Witch: How The Occult Saved Rock and Roll by Peter Bebergal
Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll is epic in every sense of the word. Author Peter Bebergal sees the influence of the…