Aeternus: Philosopher (2023)

Aeternus: Philosopher (2023)

Aeternus was formed by Ares (vocals, guitars) in 1993 in Bergen, Norway, since when the band have combined Black and Death Metal in the genre known as Dark Metal, which also bring in elements of classical and folk music. They have had multiple different line-ups over...
St. Madness: Last Rites. The Final Blessing (2022)

St. Madness: Last Rites. The Final Blessing (2022)

Even though I am seemingly incapable of remembering the names of people I see every day, I do have this weird ability to look at a band name and know if I have ever reviewed them in the past. So when I was offered this release, the bells went off, and a quick trawl...
Speech Act Theory:  Speech Act Theory (2023)

Speech Act Theory: Speech Act Theory (2023)

Speech Act Theory is a project by New Zealand producer and musician Pete Hickman which allows him to explore his vulnerable side, putting his insecurities out there for all to see. Musically this brings together elements of Alternative, Shoegaze, Electronica and pop,...
Sigir: Rainmaker (2023)

Sigir: Rainmaker (2023)

Although Finnish quartet Sigir were only formed in 2019, three of the four had previously been in Ritual of Terror together so already knew how they played so consequently this feels like a far more polished outfit than one might expect. Paavo Luttinen (bass), Eetu...
Russ Spiegel: Caribbean Blue (2023)

Russ Spiegel: Caribbean Blue (2023)

On this album Russ Spiegel (electric and acoustic guitars), Jim Gasior (organ), and Lucas Apostoleris (drums) are joined on some tracks by multi-Grammy Award winning trumpeter Brian Lynch and Grammy nominated saxophonist Tim Armacost along with trombonist Javier Nero,...
Peine Kapital: Peine Kapital (2023)

Peine Kapital: Peine Kapital (2023)

This sludge/doom trio hail from Strasbourg, and comprise of Thibault Bru on drums, Benjamin Simon on bass/vocals, and Renaud Deschamps on guitars/vocals. The three were founder members of The Pledge of Cain back in 2005, although Bru left a few years before their...