Kings of Mercia: Battle Scars (2024)

Kings of Mercia: Battle Scars (2024)

When guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) made it known he was writing songs for a brand-new project, word got to English journalist Dave Ling, who put Matheos in touch with singer Steve Overland (FM). To complete the line-up the duo then recruited drummer Simon...
Gunhild Carling: Jazz Is My Lifestyle (2024)

Gunhild Carling: Jazz Is My Lifestyle (2024)

Gunhild’s latest album is credited to Gunhild Carling’s Big Band with Strings. There are 20 musicians listed in the big band, six soloists and the strings are provided by the Prague Strings Chamber Orchestra. As for Gunhild herself, this is an album comprised of 100%...
Gunhild Carling: Good Evening Cats (2022)

Gunhild Carling: Good Evening Cats (2022)

Gunhild literally grew up surrounded by music as her father Hans formed The Carling Family Band in the 1980’s and they are still very active in the jazz scene today. She is a multi-instrumentalist and singer, and obviously still believes in keeping the family involved...
Drusuna: Beyond the Green Realm (2024)

Drusuna: Beyond the Green Realm (2024)

I first came across Portuguese Pagan Folk outfit Drusuna back in 2020 when I reviewed one of their singles, but this is the first time I have come across an album: I said back then that it would be something worth hearing, and I love it when I am right. They were...
Fit for an Autopsy: The Nothing That Is (2024)

Fit for an Autopsy: The Nothing That Is (2024)

Here we have the seventh album from New Jersey deathcore outfit Fit For An Autopsy. They have had a remarkably stable line-up wit this being the third album to feature guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and...