Anticipating: Wolves of Avalon and Meads of Asphodel (Godreah Records)
A couple upcoming release picks from our Irish correspondent, Steve Earles: Godreah Records will release a new Wolves of Avalon MCD this year entitled…
Psychostick – IV: Revenge of the Vengence
I love this album. Sometimes albums that are funny are only good for one listen, but I’ve lived with this one for a few…
The Oath – The Oath
It says a lot for The Oath that their music actually matches the images created by the album’s cover. I’ve seen this album described…
Scott Ian – I’m The Man
I met Scott Ian in Dublin years ago when Anthrax were playing there. He doesn’t mention this in his book but I supposed he’s…
Sleep of Monsters – Produces Reason
Previously only available in Finland, and now unleashed on the world by Svart Records. The songs are well crafted, and while diverse, have a…
Exodus – Blood In Blood Out
Blood In Blood Out… The title could refer to the changing of the guard in the Exodus vocalist department – Paul Dukes has been…
Karkaos – Empire
I had not heard of the intriguingly named Karkaos before and this is a shame as they are a pretty decent band. Musically, the…
Kolony – Sledge
Review by Steve Earles Canada is like a metallic Cauldron (pun intentional!) at the moment, constantly spewing forth molten metal into the world. And…
Viathyn – Cynosure
Once again, another self-release that would put a major label to shame, this is of the same quality as many a band on, for…
Kerbdog – Congregation
Kerbdog are without a doubt the finest metal band to ever emerge from Kilkenny in my native Ireland. Formed in 1991, they signed to…