Trepidations: Time Flies (2022)

Trepidations: Time Flies (2022)

The latest EP from Trepidations follows a rather unusual format in that we have one vocal track which was recorded in a studio, and then three instrumental tracks which were played live which are quite different in approach and sound quality. Having not played any of...
Gabriel Bond: Temporary Insanity (2022) single

Gabriel Bond: Temporary Insanity (2022) single

I was very impressed with the last single I heard of Gabriel’s, 2021’s Lights Burn Low, so when I asked to review this, I was looking forward to it. As I noticed last time, this is full of class with very high production, and does not sound like the performance of a...
Blood Red Throne: Imperial Congregation (2021)

Blood Red Throne: Imperial Congregation (2021)

Back with their tenth studio album in 20 years are Norwegian death metal act Blood Red Throne. I do wonder how this material will come across at gigs as it has been a while since I heard a DM album quite this polished and produced, which has turned out to be both a...
Cradle of Filth: Existence Is Futile (2021)

Cradle of Filth: Existence Is Futile (2021)

There are few bands over the years who have generated so many as extreme reactions as Cradle of Filth, from being arrested by armed police at the Vatican in Rome for wearing ‘I Love Satan’ T-shirts in the Holy City to collaborating with Ed Sheeran, Dani has led this...
Machine Head: Of Kingdom and Crown (2022)

Machine Head: Of Kingdom and Crown (2022)

One of the (dis)advantages of being around the scene for way too many years, is that my brain tends to fill up with musical garbage, and I can recall a debate taking place in the Kerrang offices over whether the latest Ted Nugent album was any good, and agreement...